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42 SMITHCLIFFS Road sold on August 16, 2012 for $4,825,000, 1.6% above the $4,750,000 asking price after 31 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.
42 SMITHCLIFFS Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- 4 beds
- 6 baths
- 6,000 sq ft
- 0.63-acre lot
- Built 1995
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$4,825,000
Subdivision Smithcliffs
Smithcliffs is a gated, bluff-top community in North Laguna Beach, set along a roughly 200-foot coastal bluff between Emerald Bay to the north and Crown Point to the south, with views across the Pacific.
The home
About 42 SMITHCLIFFS Road
Welcome to the enclave of Smithcliffs where you can experience a residential life of luxury,exclusivity and seclusion rarely found along the Orange County coast. Only a few minutes from the village of Laguna Beach and the city of Newport Beach along the storied Pacific Coast Highway, this gated community may be one of the most coveted addresses between Malibu and La Jolla. The residence is a Mark Singer masterpiece, and celebrates the open floor plan of contemporary style. The main house features close to 5,300 square feet the pool house features close to 700 square feet. The main house has a second floor dedicated to the master suite, and media room. The first floor has three bedrooms all Ensuite and a flowing open floor plan that features details which received critical acclaim. The property is spreadover three lots totaling close to 27,000 square feet. The grounds create the ambiance of living in a resort and include a large pool, spa, a quarter basketball court, and lush landscape.
Property details for 42 SMITHCLIFFS Road
This 4-bedroom, 6-bath single-family home sits in the Smithcliffs neighborhood of Laguna Beach in Orange County. It has 6,000 square feet of living space on a 0.63-acre lot. The home was built in 1995. Highlights include peek-a-boo hill views, a pool and a private spa, a fireplace, an attached four-car garage, central air, and modern architecture.
Specifications
Home Details
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- U12002067
- Year Built
- 1995
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 6,000
- Living Area Source
- See Remarks
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 27,600
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.634
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 5
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 4
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- Hills, Peek A Boo
- Private Pool
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $1,400
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- Listing Terms
- Real Estate Owned
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Wet Bar, Open Floorplan, Dressing Area, Walk In Closets
- Flooring
- See Remarks
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- See Remarks
- Laundry
- Inside
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Modern
- Exterior Features
- Sport Court
- Roof
- See Remarks
- Foundation
- Slab
- Patio and Porch
- Lanai
- Pool Features
- In Ground
- Spa
- Private
- Sewer
- Sewer On Bond
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Sewer Available
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Smithcliffs (SMC)
The record
Property History for 42 SMITHCLIFFS Road
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2012 | Sold | $4,825,000 | |
| May 22, 2012 | Listed for sale | $4,750,000 |
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Flood, Fire and Earthquake Zones for 42 SMITHCLIFFS Road
We looked up this home's map point in public government maps. These facts are not part of the MLS listing.
Hazard zones
- Flood zone
Zone X, area of minimal flood hazard. Outside FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, FIRM panel 06059C0416K effective March 21, 2019. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Fire hazard severity zone
High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, Local Responsibility Area.
CAL FIRE, State Fire Marshal map for Local Responsibility Areas, March 24, 2025. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Earthquake fault zone
Outside the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones.
California Geological Survey, Earthquake Fault Zones. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Liquefaction zone
Outside the liquefaction zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Laguna Beach quadrangle, released April 15, 1998. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Landslide zone
Outside the earthquake-induced landslide zones.
California Geological Survey, Seismic Hazard Zones map, Laguna Beach quadrangle, released April 15, 1998. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Tsunami hazard area
Outside the Tsunami Hazard Area on the State's evacuation planning map.
California Geological Survey and Cal OES, Tsunami Hazard Area map for Orange County (2021). Checked October 15, 2026.
Internet and charging
- Fixed internet
Fiber: Frontier, up to 7,000 Mbps, at 12 of 28 residential locations in this census block. Cable: Cox Communications, up to 2,000 Mbps, at 28 of 28. DSL: Frontier, up to 10 Mbps, at 1 of 28.
FCC National Broadband Map, provider-reported data as of December 31, 2025, for census block 060590626562025, not for this address. Not endorsed by the FCC. Checked October 15, 2026.
- EV charging
Nearest public charger 1.3 miles away (ChargePoint, 2 Level 2 ports). 24 public charging ports within 3 miles.
U.S. Department of Energy, Alternative Fuels Data Center. Straight-line distance. Checked October 15, 2026.
These facts are for the listing's map point, which can sit off the lot. A zone line can also cross a lot, and agencies revise their maps. In cities, the fire zone line follows the State Fire Marshal's 2025 map; each city adopts its own map and may add areas. These lines are not a Natural Hazard Disclosure. Check the official maps and the seller's disclosures before you rely on them. Sources for the earthquake zone lines: Reproduced with permission, California Geological Survey, Webservice of Official Maps of Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones (2025). Reproduced with permission, California Geological Survey, Webservice of Official Maps of Seismic Hazard Zones (2025).
Official maps
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The neighborhood
About Smithcliffs
Smithcliffs is a gated, bluff-top community in North Laguna Beach, set along a roughly 200-foot coastal bluff between Emerald Bay to the north and Crown Point to the south, with views across the Pacific. Its grouping of about twenty ocean-view and oceanfront homes leans toward Mediterranean and European architecture, within the Laguna Beach Unified School District.
Laguna Beach home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 261
- Median price
- $3,350,000
- Median days on market
- 33
- Median per sq ft
- $1,619
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 22, 2025 to Oct 22, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
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| 9 Carmel Court | Oct 21, 2026 | $1,399,000 | 1,665 | $840 | 1 |
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Schools
School District for 42 SMITHCLIFFS Road
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The MLS record lists the school district as Laguna Beach Unified.
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Listed by Patrick Bartolic of Evergreen Realty
Listing information updated Apr 30, 2021 at 8:03 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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