$630,000
$45K PRICE DROP

53 Briarwood Ln Unit 81 Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

Estimated payment $4,153/month

Total Views 5,795
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
966 Sq Ft
$652 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • No Units Above
  • 2.85 Acre Lot
  • Community Pool
  • Wood Canyon Elementary School Rated A-
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Hiking Trails

About This Home

Welcome to Morningside Terrace. This thoughtfully designed home offers the rare benefit of having no neighbors above or below you. Enjoy the peace and quiet of your own two-story unit, with private living spaces upstairs and down.

Recently updated, the home features a new heater, entire home plumping re-piped, stylish newer flooring, and a modern kitchen complete with updated appliances. The light and airy color palette enhances the open feel of the living area, which flows seamlessly to a private back patio — the perfect space to relax, entertain, or soak in the afternoon sun.

The kitchen offers generous counter space, along with a charming bay window ideal for your favorite plants. Natural light fills the home through an abundance of windows and a large sliding door off the living room, adding warmth and character throughout.

Upstairs, the spacious primary bedroom features its own full bathroom, new closet organizer built-ins and a private balcony — a peaceful retreat to enjoy a good book or take in the night sky. Just down the hall is the second bedroom, also generously sized and with ample natural lighting.

Location is key, and this home truly delivers. Marketplace Plaza is just a short walk away and offers everything from grocery stores and retail outlets to restaurants and everyday conveniences. Families will appreciate being about a mile from top-rated K–12 schools, making daily routines easier and stress-free. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the close proximity to numerous parks featuring hiking trails, baseball fields, and playgrounds.

This is more than just a home — it’s a community and a lifestyle. The perfect neighborhood to raise a family and enjoy all that the area has to offer.

Listing Agent

SAGE WOOD

KELLER WILLIAMS RIVERSIDE CENT Brokerage Phone: 951-858-0033 License #01955085 Listed on: 06/20/2025

KELLER WILLIAMS RIVERSIDE CENT

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,213

Year Built

  • Built in 1985 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • No Units Above
  • No Units Located Below
  • Two or More Common Walls

HOA Fees

  • $375 Monthly HOA Fees

Interior Spaces

  • 966 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Neighborhood Views

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • 1 Carport Space

Schools

  • Wood Canyon Elementary School
  • Don Juan Avila Middle School
  • Aliso Viejo High School

Additional Features

  • Exterior Lighting
  • Central Air

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 3
  • Tax Tract Number 11749
  • Assessor Parcel Number 93993309
  • $16 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

  • 51 Units
  • Morningside Terrace Condominium Association, Phone Number (949) 688-0800
  • La Perla Property Management HOA
  • Foothills

Recreation

  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Park
  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,213

Year Built

Built in 1985 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$375 per month

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: R-3
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 93993309
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 966.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: Front
  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls, No One Above, No One Below
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 652.17
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up, Family Room

Exterior Features

  • View: Neighborhood
  • Pool Features: Association
  • Pool Private: No

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Spaces: 1.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Pool, Spa/Hot Tub
  • Association Fee: 375.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Morningside Terrace Condominium Association
  • Phone: 949-688-0800
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • Community Features: Biking, Curbs, Foothills, Hiking, Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Association Management: La Perla Property Management

Schools

  • School District: Capistrano Unified
  • Elementary School: Wood Canyon
  • Middle School: Don Juan Avila
  • High School: Aliso Viejo
  • Elementary School: Wood Canyon
  • High School: Aliso Viejo
  • Middle Or Junior School: Don Juan Avila
  • Elementary School #2: WOOCAN
  • High School2: ALIVIE

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 124016.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.8470

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 124016.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 51
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 423.20
  • Tax Lot: 3
  • Tax Tract Number: 11749
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 16.00

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $4,213 $423,269 $348,796 $74,473
2024 $4,213 $414,970 $341,957 $73,013
2023 $4,124 $406,834 $335,252 $71,582
2022 $4,046 $398,857 $328,678 $70,179
2021 $3,968 $391,037 $322,234 $68,803
2020 $3,928 $387,028 $318,930 $68,098
2019 $3,851 $379,440 $312,677 $66,763
2018 $3,777 $372,000 $306,546 $65,454
2017 $2,304 $226,299 $153,630 $72,669
2016 $2,272 $221,862 $150,617 $71,245
2015 $2,289 $218,530 $148,355 $70,175
2014 $2,237 $214,250 $145,449 $68,801
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/12/2025 08/12/25 Price Changed $630,000 0.0% $652 / Sq Ft
08/12/2025 08/12/25 For Sale $630,000 -2.3% $652 / Sq Ft
08/12/2025 08/12/25 Off Market $645,000 -- --
07/29/2025 07/29/25 Price Changed $645,000 -2.3% $668 / Sq Ft
07/08/2025 07/08/25 Price Changed $660,000 -2.2% $683 / Sq Ft
07/03/2025 07/03/25 Price Changed $674,900 0.0% $699 / Sq Ft
06/20/2025 06/20/25 For Sale $675,000 +81.5% $699 / Sq Ft
07/12/2017 07/12/17 Sold $372,000 +0.5% $385 / Sq Ft
06/02/2017 06/02/17 Pending -- -- --
05/24/2017 05/24/17 For Sale $370,000 0.0% $383 / Sq Ft
06/23/2015 06/23/15 Rented $1,850 0.0% --
06/23/2015 06/23/15 For Rent $1,850 -- --
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $372,000 Western Resources Title
Grant Deed $205,000 Ticor Title Tustin Orange Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Accommodation
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- California Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- California Title Company
Grant Deed $400,000 California Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Commerce Title
Grant Deed $130,000 Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $335,000 New Conventional
Closed $353,400 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $164,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $79,950 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $319,900 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $155,000 FHA
Previous Owner $20,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $126,000 FHA
Source: Public Records

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Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: IV25117781

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 939-933-09