39 Smithcliffs Rd, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 Property Records

Orange County property record for 39 Smithcliffs Rd, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms5.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1996
Square Footage6,614 sqft Living Area
Lot Size14,552 sqft (0.334 acres)
Garage1,245 sqft
Last Sale$10,000,000 (2017)
Tax Bill$119,248.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN053-301-62

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths5.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Building Area6,614 sqft Living Area
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1996
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1996
Lot Area14,552 sqft (0.334 acres)
Parking Spaces5 Parking Spaces
Garage Area1,245 sqft Garage
Pool TypeSpa/Hot Tub (Only) Pool Type

Location & Zoning

Street Address39 SMITHCLIFFS RD
CityLAGUNA BEACH
StateCA
Zip92651-1325
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionN TR 13988 BLK LOT 26
Legal SubdivisionTRACT NO 13988
Legal Tract13988
Legal Lot Number26
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Minor Civil DivisionSOUTH COAST
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2025
Census Tract62656

Owner

Source: Orange County records · APN 053-301-62

Assessment roll updated August 4, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address1 FINANCIAL PLZ, 1850, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33394-0010
Owner TypeOwner is a Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 20, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jul 20, 2022Grant Deed, Transfer
Jun 06, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM)
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Jun 23, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Jul 02, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Jul 02, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Jul 02, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Apr 26, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer · Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM)
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Feb 06, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleFeb 06, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 06, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 07, 1997 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number201752439
Last Transfer DateJul 11, 2022
Transfer Doc0000253513
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

July 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateJul 20, 2022
Property Address39 SMITHCLIFFS RD, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-1325
Document Number0000253513
Map ReferenceMB 693 PG 13-17
Instrument DateJul 11, 2022
Instrument2022000253513
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 07, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address401 E LAS OLAS BLVD STE 1400, 1400, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33301-2218

July 2022: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateJul 20, 2022
Property Address39 SMITHCLIFFS RD, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-1325
Document Number0000253514
Map ReferenceDOC 93-0644304
Instrument DateJul 11, 2022
Instrument2022000253514
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 02, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address401 E LAS OLAS BLVD STE 1400, 1400, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33301-2218
Mail Care OfSILVERMAN SCHERMER PLLC

June 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Property Address39 SMITHCLIFFS RD, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-1325
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021
Title CompanyORANGE COAST TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000230704
DateJun 06, 2017
Instrument2017000230704
Lender
NameJPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressWESTMONT, IL 60559
Agreement
TypeAdjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM)
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJul 01, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate2.5%
Type Change DateJul 01, 2022
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change2.25%
Max Rate At Change4.5%
Index1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate7.5%

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Property Address39 SMITHCLIFFS RD, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-1325
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021
Title CompanyORANGE COAST TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000289520
DateJun 23, 2020
Instrument2020000289520
Lender
NameJPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressWESTMONT, IL 60559
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJul 01, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate2.37%
Type Change DateJul 01, 2030
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change2.25%
Max Rate At Change4.37%
Index1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate7.37%

July 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateJul 02, 2020
Property Address39 SMITHCLIFFS RD, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-1325
Document Number0000314278
Instrument DateFeb 28, 2020
Instrument314278
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 29, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
Address39 SMITHCLIFFS RD LAGUNA BEACH CA 926511325, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-1325

July 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateJul 02, 2020
Property Address39 SMITHCLIFFS RD, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-1325
Document Number0000314280
Instrument DateFeb 28, 2020
Instrument314280
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 29, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer
  • Partial Interest

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address39 SMITHCLIFFS RD LAGUNA BEACH CA 926511325, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-1325

July 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateJul 02, 2020
Property Address39 SMITHCLIFFS RD, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-1325
Document Number0000314279
Instrument DateFeb 28, 2020
Instrument314279
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 29, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer
  • Partial Interest

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address39 SMITHCLIFFS RD LAGUNA BEACH CA 926511325, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-1325

April 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateApr 26, 2017
Property Address39 SMITHCLIFFS RD, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-1325
Document Number0000167819
Map ReferenceMB 693 PG 13-17
Instrument DateApr 21, 2017
Instrument2017000167819
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 14, 2021
Title CompanyORANGE COAST TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address39 SMITHCLIFFS RD, 39, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-1325

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property
Address39 SMITHCLIFFS RD, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-1325

Mortgage

Document Number0000167820
DateApr 26, 2017
Instrument2017000167820
Lender
NameJPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeAdjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM)
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMay 01, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3%
Type Change DateMay 01, 2022
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change2.25%
Max Rate At Change5%
Index1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate8%

February 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateFeb 06, 2017
Property Address39 SMITHCLIFFS RD, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-1325
Document Number0000052439
Instrument DateJan 26, 2017
Instrument52439
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 14, 2017
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$11,000.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address25 BROOKLINE ALISO VIEJO CA 926561461, ALISO VIEJO, CA 92656-1461

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Orange County records · Assessment roll updated August 4, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyOrange County
MunicipalityLaguna Beach City
Unified School DistrictLaguna Beach Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$11,868,594 (+2%) Land $9,162,420 Building $2,706,174
2025$119,248.00 (+4.16%)$11,635,877 (+4.04%) Land $8,982,765 Building $2,653,112
2023$114,481.00 (+1.97%)$11,184,043 Land $8,633,953 Building $2,550,090
2022$112,273.00

Flood & Wildfire

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

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone VE, within 500 ft

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
above 34% of the US · above 20% of California
Wildfire LikelihoodAbout 1 in 2,778 per year
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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