Orange County property record for 34 Smithcliffs Rd, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 · Last verified November 2025
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
| Square Footage | 5,412 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 11,727 sqft (0.269 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $10,000,000 (2024) |
| Tax Bill | $104,662.00 (2025) |
Source: Orange County records · APN 053-301-43
Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified November 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 34 SMITHCLIFFS RD, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-1325 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2024 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FUNDLOANS CAPITAL |
| Apr 18, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA NA |
| Jan 10, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer BANK OF AMERICA |
| Oct 16, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer JOHNSTON FAMILY TRUST (PT) |
| Jul 05, 2019 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Jul 05, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 29, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 29, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 10, 2020 |
| Deed Doc Number | 2024000079413 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 29, 2024 |
| Property Address | 34 SMITHCLIFFS RD, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-1325 |
| Document Number | 0000079413 |
| Map Reference | MB 693 PG 13-17 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 11, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024000079413 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 16, 2024 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded Values by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 34 SMITHCLIFFS RD, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-1325 |
| Document Number | 0000079414 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 29, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024000079414 |
| Name | FUNDLOANS CAPITAL |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2054 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 8.37% |
| Type Change Date | Apr 01, 2031 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 3.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 13.3% |
| Max Rate | 13.3% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Property Address | 34 SMITHCLIFFS RD, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-1325 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2022 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE ORANGE COUNTY BR, TICOR TTL ORANGE CNTY BRANCH |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000146032 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022000146032 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | HOUSTON, TX 77046 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2037 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 10, 2020 |
| Property Address | 34 SMITHCLIFFS RD, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-1325 |
| Document Number | 0000010717 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 03, 2020 |
| Instrument | 10717 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 28, 2020 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE ORANGE COUNTY BR, TICOR TITLE ORANGE CNTY BR |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 34 SMITHCLIFFS RD LAGUNA BEACH CA 926511325, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-1325 |
| Document Number | 10718 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 10718 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 20 GREENWAY PLZ # 900, HOUSTON, TX 77046-2007 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jan 09, 2035 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 16, 2019 |
| Property Address | 34 SMITHCLIFFS RD, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-1325 |
| Document Number | 0000404047 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 404047 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $5,610.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 34 SMITHCLIFFS RD LAGUNA BEACH CA 926511325, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-1325 |
| Document Number | 404048 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 16, 2019 |
| Instrument | 404048 |
| Name | JOHNSTON FAMILY TRUST (PT) |
|---|---|
| Address | 3809 SAN FERNANDO RD, GLENDALE, CA 91204-2719 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 05, 2019 |
| Property Address | 34 SMITHCLIFFS RD, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-1325 |
| Document Number | 0000239691 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | 239691 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 18, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 34 SMITHCLIFFS RD LAGUNA BEACH CA 926511325, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-1325 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 05, 2019 |
| Property Address | 34 SMITHCLIFFS RD, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-1325 |
| Document Number | 0000239692 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | 239692 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 18, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 34 SMITHCLIFFS RD LAGUNA BEACH CA 926511325, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-1325 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
Source: Orange County records · Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified November 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Orange County |
| Municipality | Laguna Beach City |
| Unified School District | Laguna Beach Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $104,662.00 (+88.71%) | $10,200,000 (+90.26%) Land $8,120,287 Building $2,079,713 |
| 2023 | $55,462.00 (+2.03%) Homeowner's exemption | $5,361,009 Land $3,521,332 Building $1,839,677 |
| 2022 | $54,359.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Orange County (06059C), updated September 27, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone VE, within 500 ft |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 34% of the US · above 20% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 2,778 per year |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
| Primary APN | 053-301-43 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Building Area | 5,412 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 11,727 sqft (0.269 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Area | 834 sqft Garage |
| Street Address | 34 SMITHCLIFFS RD |
|---|---|
| City | LAGUNA BEACH |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92651-1325 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N TR 13988 BLK LOT 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | 13988 |
| Legal Tract | 13988 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Minor Civil Division | SOUTH COAST |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2059 |
| Census Tract | 62656 |
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