$800,000
SOLD NOV 21, 2023

5522 Via la Mesa Unit A Laguna Woods, CA 92637

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,331 Sq Ft
$777/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$601 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Fitness Center
  • No Units Above
  • Community Stables
  • Filtered Pool
  • Senior Community

About This Home

As of November 2023

Welcome home to this Villa Francesca model in 55+ community of Laguna Woods Village. Beautiful end unit with lots of greenbelt & private backyard just 6 miles from Laguna Canyon, & a block away from the trails on Nature Conservation land. This home is on a friendly street featuring mature trees & lush landscaping providing a lovely entrance into the Covered front patio with ceiling fan, a great spot for al fresco dining & sweet breezes. Inside Open Floorplan with large windows & sliders offering lots of light, & views of the lush greenery from front door to backyard. Newer slab rear patio offers lots of room to entertain. Large Master Suites on each side of the living spaces have sliders to back patio for morning coffee, Yoga sessions or basking in the sunshine. There is a good-sized entry coat closet, a large linen closet & tons of mirrored wardrobes in the Masters dressing areas. The kitchen has pretty refaced cabinetry, Corian countertops & white appliances. Use the wet bar for cocktails or Coffee bar as you prefer. Newer bath fixtures, new carpeting, new Heating/AC system & newer dual pane vinyl windows. This is one of the few streets in LW plumbed for natural gas so Garage includes a newer gas water heater, newer gas dryer plus washer, & a gas line to patio for your BBQing pleasure. Built-in workbench for DIY projects or bike repairs, & storage round out the direct access garage. This is a rare beauty in a great community with hundreds of clubs, activities, pools, a golf course, restaurant, event spaces, theater, post office, sports courts & stables, plus MORE meant to be enjoyed as much as you want & as long as you like. Check it all out at www.LagunaWoodsVillage.com for a complete list. Schedule a meet & Greet with your favorites.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Janice DobreerYaruss

Davar & Co License #01434016 Listed on: 09/30/2023

Co-Listed By

Robert Yaruss

Davar & Co License #01362392

Last Buyer's Agent

Janice McMaster

eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc License #01809100

eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,142

Year Built

  • Built in 1980 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • No Units Above
  • End Unit
  • No Units Located Below
  • 1 Common Wall
  • South Facing Home
  • Landscaped
  • Front Yard Sprinklers
  • Wooded Lot
  • Lawn

HOA Fees

  • $777 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 1 Open Parking Space
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Single Garage Door
  • Up Slope from Street
  • Driveway
  • Guest Parking
  • On-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Fire Rated Drywall
  • Spanish Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,331 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wet Bar
  • Bar
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Blinds
  • Sliding Doors
  • Entryway
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Storage
  • Pest Guard System

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Galley Kitchen
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Electric Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Corian Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Double Master Bedroom
  • Dressing Area
  • Mirrored Closets Doors
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Low Flow Shower
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Accessible Home Design

  • Grab Bar In Bathroom
  • Lowered Light Switches
  • Doors swing in
  • No Interior Steps
  • More Than Two Accessible Exits
  • Low Pile Carpeting
  • Accessible Parking

Pool

  • Filtered Pool
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Exercise
  • In Ground Spa
  • Fence Around Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Exterior Lighting

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Central Heating
  • Air Source Heat Pump
  • Underground Utilities
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 4 / 5522
  • Tax Tract Number 7934
  • Assessor Parcel Number 93076406
  • $16 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

  • Senior Community
  • Front Yard Maintenance
  • 13,000 Units
  • Third Mutual Association, Phone Number (949) 597-4200
  • Village Management Services HOA
  • Leisure World Subdivision
  • Maintained Community
  • RV Parking in Community
  • Greenbelt

Amenities

  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Picnic Area
  • Clubhouse
  • Banquet Facilities
  • Billiard Room
  • Meeting Room
  • Card Room
  • Recreation Room

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Sport Court
  • Bocce Ball Court
  • Ping Pong Table
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Park
  • Dog Park
  • Community Stables
  • Horse Trails
  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed
  • Pet Restriction

Security

  • Security Guard
  • Controlled Access
  • Storm Doors

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,142

Year Built

Built in 1980 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$777 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: Multi Family
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Inclusions: Kitchen Appliances, Washer & Dryer
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name Other: Leisure World (LW)
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: CONDO
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 93076406
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1331.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Bar, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Corian Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Unfurnished, Wet Bar
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: Front Door
  • Common Walls: 1 Common Wall, End Unit, No One Above, No One Below
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits, Doors - Swing In, Grab Bars In Bathroom(s), Low Pile Carpeting, Lowered Light Switches, No Interior Steps, Parking
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Door Features: Mirror Closet Door(s), Sliding Doors, Storm Door(s)
  • Eating Area: In Kitchen, In Living Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 601.05
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Dressing Area, Entry, Galley Kitchen, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite, Two Primaries
  • Spa Features: Association, Community, In Ground
  • Window Features: Blinds, Double Pane Windows
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet(s), Shower, Shower In Tub, Linen Closet/Storage, Main Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Corian Counters, Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: South
  • View: Park/Greenbelt, Trees/Woods
  • Pool Features: Association, Community, Exercise Pool, Fenced, Filtered, Heated, In Ground
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Spanish Tile
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Drywall Walls, Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Concrete, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage - Single Door, Guest, Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Free-Standing Range, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater
  • Electric: Electricity - On Property
  • Heating Type: Central, Heat Pump
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, In Garage, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Pickleball, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Dog Park, Golf Course, Tennis Court(s), Paddle Tennis, Bocce Ball Court, Sport Court, Biking Trails, Hiking Trails, Horse Trails, Pest Control, Gym/Ex Room, Clubhouse, Billiard Room, Card Room, Banquet Facilities, Recreation Room, Meeting Room, Common RV Parking, Cable TV, Maintenance Grounds, Trash, Pet Rules, Pets Permitted, Call for Rules, Guard, Security, Controlled Access, Maintenance Front Yard
  • Association Fee: 777.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Third Mutual
  • Phone: 949-597-4200
  • Senior Community: Yes
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • Community Features: Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Golf, Hiking, Horse Trails, Park, Stable(s), Sidewalks, Storm Drains, Street Lights
  • Association Management: Village Management Services

Schools

  • School District: Saddleback Valley Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Greenbelt, Landscaped, Lawn, Sprinklers In Front, Treed Lot, Up Slope from Street
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1.00

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 1.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 13000
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 5522
  • Tax Census Tract: 626.49
  • Tax Lot: 4
  • Tax Tract Number: 7934
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 16.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 30, 2023
Closed on
Oct 4, 2023
Sold by
Robert G Early And Traudel M Early 1998
Bought by
Sirulnik Mark L and Sirulnik Laurie A
Seller's Agent
Janice DobreerYaruss
Davar & Co
Buyer's Agent
Janice McMaster
eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc
List Price
$779,900
Sold Price
$800,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,100
2.58%
Views
665
Current Estimated Value
$888,618

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$88,618
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.95%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 26, 2022
Closed on
Dec 2, 2022
Sold by
Williams Scott D and Williams Sharon P
Bought by
Robert G Early And Traudel M Early 1998 Trust
Seller's Agent
Donna Empfield
Laguna Premier Realty Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Robert Yaruss
Davar & Co
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$740,000
Premium/Discount to List
$41,000
5.87%
Views
6

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.65%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 12, 2021
Sold by
Williams Scott D
Bought by
Williams Scott D and Williams Sharon P

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 22, 2004
Sold by
Williams J Terry and Williams Merlene L
Bought by
Williams J Terry and Williams Merlene L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 22, 1996
Sold by
Douglas Hazel S
Bought by
Williams J Terry and Williams Merlene L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$145,600
Interest Rate
8.23%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 28, 1994
Sold by
Douglas Hazel S
Bought by
Douglas Hazel S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 19, 1993
Sold by
Wilkerson Alyce S
Bought by
Kraege Alyce W
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $800,000 First American Title
Grant Deed $740,000 Old Republic Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed $182,000 Continental Lawyers Title Co
Grant Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $145,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $145,600 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/21/2023 11/21/23 Sold $800,000 +2.6% $601 / Sq Ft
10/03/2023 10/03/23 Pending -- -- --
09/30/2023 09/30/23 For Sale $779,900 +5.4% $586 / Sq Ft
12/13/2022 12/13/22 Sold $740,000 +5.9% $556 / Sq Ft
11/03/2022 11/03/22 For Sale $699,000 -- $525 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

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
2024 $8,142 $800,000 $660,789 $139,211
2023 $5,113 $510,533 $229,741 $280,792
2022 $1,568 $153,212 $35,336 $117,876
2021 $1,467 $150,208 $34,643 $115,565
2020 $1,451 $148,668 $34,287 $114,381
2019 $1,425 $145,753 $33,614 $112,139
2018 $1,396 $142,896 $32,955 $109,941
2017 $1,368 $140,095 $32,309 $107,786
2016 $1,341 $137,349 $31,676 $105,673
2015 $1,320 $135,286 $31,200 $104,086
2014 $1,293 $132,636 $30,588 $102,048
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC23182654

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 930-764-06