9 Smithcliffs Rd, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 Property Records

Orange County property record for 9 Smithcliffs Rd, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 · Last verified November 2025

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1996
Square Footage3,548 sqft Living Area
Lot Size9,332 sqft (0.214 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$1,800,000 (2001)
Tax Bill$28,527.00 (2025)

Owner

Source: Orange County records · APN 053-301-48

Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified November 2025

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Owner of RecordOwner Name on File
Mailing Address9 SMITHCLIFFS RD, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-1325
OccupancyOwner Occupied

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 28, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM)
GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA
Oct 15, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA
Jul 20, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
UBS BANK USA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleMay 01, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 01, 2001 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 04, 2001
Deed Doc Number0000273115
Last Transfer DateMay 13, 2013
Transfer Doc0000286696
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

December 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Property Address9 SMITHCLIFFS RD, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-1325
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021
Title CompanyLAWYERS TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000560305
DateDec 28, 2017
Instrument2017000560305
Lender
NameGOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA
TypeBank
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10282
Agreement
TypeAdjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM)
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJan 01, 2048
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3.45%
Type Change DateJan 01, 2025
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change2.25%
Max Rate At Change8.45%
Index1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate8.45%

October 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Property Address9 SMITHCLIFFS RD, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-1325
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021
Title CompanyLAWYERS TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000400412
DateOct 15, 2019
Instrument2019000400412
Lender
NameGOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA
TypeBank
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10282
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueNov 01, 2049
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3.15%
Type Change DateNov 01, 2029
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change2.25%
Max Rate At Change8.15%
Index1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate8.15%

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Property Address9 SMITHCLIFFS RD, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-1325
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021
Title CompanyLAWYERS TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000345202
DateJul 20, 2020
Instrument2020000345202
Lender
NameUBS BANK USA
TypeBank
AddressSALT LAKE CITY, UT 84111
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueAug 01, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3%
Type Change DateAug 01, 2030
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change2.25%
Max Rate At Change8%
Index1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate8%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Orange County records · Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified November 2025

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
2025$28,527.00 (+3.43%) Homeowner's exemption$2,712,328 (+4.04%) Land $1,691,636 Building $1,020,692
2023$27,582.00 (+2.14%) Homeowner's exemption$2,607,006 Land $1,625,948 Building $981,058
2022$27,003.00

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

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 · 20th in 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.

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN053-301-48

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Building Area3,548 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1996
Lot Area9,332 sqft (0.214 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage Area442 sqft Garage

Location & Zoning

Street Address9 SMITHCLIFFS RD
CityLAGUNA BEACH
StateCA
Zip92651-1325
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionN TR 13988 BLK LOT 12
Legal Subdivision13988
Legal Tract13988
Legal Lot Number12
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Minor Civil DivisionSOUTH COAST
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2025
Census Tract62656

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