$1,065,000
UNDER CONTRACT $35K PRICE DROP

5521 Via la Mesa Unit C Laguna Woods, CA 92637

Estimated payment $7,006/month

Total Views 9,635
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,331 Sq Ft
$800 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Fitness Center
  • Spa
  • Community Stables
  • 24-Hour Security
  • No Units Above

About This Home

Welcome to 5521-C Via La Mesa – a beautiful remodeled two-bedroom, two-bath, single-level, end-unit VILLA FRANCESCA residence in an idyllic setting in the Laguna Woods senior community. The enormous enclosed rear sunroom adds approximately 250 square feet of additional living space. The sunroom gets the early morning sun and has multiple skylights and boasts a gorgeous outlook with a view of endless greenbelt and trees stretching into the distance. With excellent curb appeal, the entry to this residence will surely impress visitors with its immaculate tasteful landscaping. Visitors are greeted by a lovely custom front door with attractive etched glass inserts. This popular floorplan offers twin primary suites with a large central living room. The spacious living room features a high ceiling, solar tube and direct access to the enclosed rear sunroom. (Both of the bedrooms also have direct access). The remodeled kitchen is simply stunning, featuring attractive wood cabinetry with soft-close drawers, separate trash/recycling drawer, pots and pans drawer, granite countertops with gorgeous tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and large skylights. Custom closets in both bedrooms provide ample storage. Both baths have skylights as well as marble countertops and oversized showers with seats, grab bars and convenient accessory shelves. Upgrades throughout the residence include smooth ceilings, crown molding and baseboards, recessed lighting, dual-pane windows and beautiful walnut flooring. Ceiling fans can be found in the living room, both bedrooms and the front and rear patios. The large covered front courtyard provides the perfect space for year-round all-weather entertaining, dining and relaxing. There is even room in this covered courtyard to store a golf cart A small open patio sits just off the enclosed rear sunroom. The single-car garage has washer-dryer hookups, utility sink, cabinet storage and direct access into the residence via a service door into the kitchen. The driveway can accommodate an additional vehicle and there is ample street parking for guests. Do not miss this spectacular home!

Listing Agent

Amy Lao

Century 21 Rainbow Realty Brokerage Phone: 949-378-2292 License #01265047 Listed on: 06/29/2025

Century 21 Rainbow Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,051

Year Built

  • Built in 1980 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • No Units Above
  • End Unit
  • No Units Located Below
  • 1 Common Wall
  • Landscaped

HOA Fees

  • $855 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Single Garage Door
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Permit Required
  • Assigned Parking

Property Views

  • Park or Greenbelt
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Additions or Alterations

Interior Spaces

  • 1,331 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Blinds
  • Window Screens
  • Sliding Doors
  • Living Room
  • L-Shaped Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Pots and Pans Drawers
  • Built-In Trash or Recycling Cabinet
  • Self-Closing Drawers
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Mirrored Closets Doors
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Stone Bathroom Countertops
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Accessible Home Design

  • Grab Bar In Bathroom
  • No Interior Steps

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 4
  • Tax Tract Number 7934
  • Assessor Parcel Number 93076405

Community Details

Overview

  • Active Adult
  • Front Yard Maintenance
  • Master Insurance
  • 13,000 Units
  • Third Mutual Association, Phone Number (949) 597-4600
  • Vms HOA
  • Leisure World Subdivision, Villa Francesc Floorplan
  • Maintained Community
  • RV Parking in Community
  • Greenbelt

Amenities

  • Clubhouse
  • Banquet Facilities
  • Billiard Room
  • Meeting Room
  • Card Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Service Entrance

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Bocce Ball Court
  • Ping Pong Table
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Community Stables
  • Horse Trails

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Security

  • 24-Hour Security
  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • Controlled Access
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,051

Year Built

Built in 1980 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$855 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: Triplex
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Security: 24 Hour Security, Gated with Attendant, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Gated Community, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Leisure World (LW)
  • View: Yes
  • Property Condition: Additions/Alterations, Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 93076405
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Special Features: UnderContract

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1331.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, Stone Counters, Unfurnished
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: 1 Common Wall, End Unit, No One Above, No One Below
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
  • Accessibility Features: Grab Bars In Bathroom(s), No Interior Steps
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Door Features: Mirror Closet Door(s), Service Entrance, Sliding Doors
  • Eating Area: Dining Ell
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 800.15
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite
  • Spa Features: Association
  • Window Features: Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Drapes, Screens, Skylight(s)
  • Bathroom Features: Shower, Remodeled, Stone Counters
  • Room Kitchen Features: Built-In Trash/Recycling, Granite Counters, Pots & Pan Drawers, Remodeled Kitchen, Self-Closing Drawers

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • View: Neighborhood, Park/Greenbelt
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Pool Features: Association
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Built-In Storage, Direct Garage Access, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage - Single Door, Garage Door Opener, Permit Required
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater
  • Heating Type: Central, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage, Washer Hookup, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Pickleball, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Golf Course, Tennis Court(s), Paddle Tennis, Bocce Ball Court, Horse Trails, Gym/Ex Room, Clubhouse, Billiard Room, Card Room, Banquet Facilities, Recreation Room, Meeting Room, Common RV Parking, Cable TV, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Trash, Sewer, Water, Pets Permitted, Management, Security, Controlled Access, Maintenance Front Yard
  • Association Fee: 855.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Third Mutual
  • Phone: 949-597-4600
  • Senior Community: Yes
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • Community Features: Curbs, Golf, Gutters, Horse Trails, Stable(s), Street Lights
  • Association Management: VMS

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Greenbelt, Landscaped
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1331.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0306
  • Latitude Manual: 33.60068000

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 1331.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 13000
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 4
  • Tax Tract Number: 7934

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Source: Public Records

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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 $6,051 $613,132 $466,896 $146,236
2024 $6,051 $601,110 $457,741 $143,369
2023 $5,911 $589,324 $448,766 $140,558
2022 $5,799 $577,769 $439,967 $137,802
2021 $5,686 $566,441 $431,341 $135,100
2020 $5,627 $560,633 $426,918 $133,715
2019 $5,529 $549,641 $418,547 $131,094
2018 $5,421 $538,864 $410,340 $128,524
2017 $5,313 $528,299 $402,295 $126,004
2016 $5,212 $517,941 $394,407 $123,534
2015 $4,369 $435,000 $319,441 $115,559
2014 $3,302 $329,959 $214,400 $115,559
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/31/2025 08/31/25 For Sale $1,065,000 0.0% $800 / Sq Ft
08/29/2025 08/29/25 Off Market $1,065,000 -- --
08/26/2025 08/26/25 Price Changed $1,065,000 -0.2% $800 / Sq Ft
08/24/2025 08/24/25 Price Changed $1,067,000 -0.2% $802 / Sq Ft
08/21/2025 08/21/25 Price Changed $1,069,000 -0.2% $803 / Sq Ft
08/19/2025 08/19/25 Price Changed $1,071,000 -0.2% $805 / Sq Ft
08/17/2025 08/17/25 Price Changed $1,073,000 -0.2% $806 / Sq Ft
07/26/2025 07/26/25 Price Changed $1,075,000 -2.3% $808 / Sq Ft
06/29/2025 06/29/25 For Sale $1,100,000 -- $826 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title
Grant Deed $475,000 Orange Coast Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $198,000 New Conventional
Closed $200,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC25145555

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 930-764-05