NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5523 Via la Mesa Unit A Laguna Woods, CA 92637

Estimated Value: $553,000 - $640,160

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,230 Sq Ft
$777/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold July 22, 2022

Last sale price $515,000 $419 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,156/month

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Fitness Center
  • Heated Lap Pool
  • Community Stables
  • 24-Hour Security
  • Senior Community

About This Home

As of July 2022

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Last Listed By

Renee Mead

Laguna Premier Realty Inc. License #00893982 Listed on: 06/01/2022

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $901

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • No Units Located Below
  • 1 Common Wall
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Landscaped

HOA Fees

  • $777 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway
  • Automatic Gate

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Peek-A-Boo
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Fire Rated Drywall
  • Spanish Tile Roof
  • Common Roof
  • Pre-Cast Concrete Construction
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,230 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Window Screens
  • Sliding Doors
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Mirrored Closets Doors
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Makeup or Vanity Space
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Accessible Home Design

  • No Interior Steps
  • More Than Two Accessible Exits
  • Low Pile Carpeting

Pool

  • Heated Lap Pool
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Exercise

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed patio or porch
  • Arizona Room
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 4
  • Tax Tract Number 7934
  • Assessor Parcel Number 93076409

Community Details

Overview

  • Senior Community
  • 12,734 Units
  • Third Mutual Association, Phone Number (949) 597-4600
  • Vms HOA
  • Built by Rossmoor Corporation
  • Leisure World Subdivision, Villa Lugano Floorplan
  • Maintained Community
  • RV Parking in Community

Amenities

  • 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
  • Dog Park
  • Community Stables
  • Horse Trails
  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed
  • Pet Restriction

Security

  • 24-Hour Security

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$901

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$777 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: 24 Hour Security, Gated with Attendant, Automatic Gate, Gated Community
  • Subdivision Name Other: Leisure World (LW)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 93076409
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1230.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Recessed Lighting
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: 1 Common Wall, End Unit, No One Below
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits, Low Pile Carpeting, No Interior Steps
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Door Features: Mirror Closet Door(s), Sliding Doors
  • Eating Area: Dining Room
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Gas
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 418.70
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Master Suite
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Plantation Shutters, Screens
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Low Flow Toilet(s), Shower, Shower In Tub, Vanity Area, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Stone Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: Park/Greenbelt, Peek-A-Boo, Trees/Woods
  • Builder Name: Rossmoor Corporation
  • Patio And Porch Features: Arizona Room, Enclosed, Patio Open, Front Porch
  • Pool Features: Association, Exercise Pool, Heated, In Ground, Lap
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Common Roof, Spanish Tile
  • Construction Materials: Concrete, Drywall Walls, Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, Oversized
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Water Heater
  • Heating Type: Central, Electric, Fireplace(s), Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Closet, Inside, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Pickleball, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Dog Park, Golf Course, Tennis Court(s), Paddle Tennis, Bocce Ball Court, Sport Court, Biking Trails, Hiking Trails, Horse Trails, Gym/Ex Room, Clubhouse, Billiard Room, Card Room, Banquet Facilities, Recreation Room, Meeting Room, Common RV Parking, Cable TV, Maintenance Grounds, Trash, Sewer, Water, Pet Rules, Pets Permitted, Security
  • Association Fee: 777.12
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Third Mutual
  • Phone: 949-597-4600
  • Senior Community: Yes
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • Community Features: Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Golf, Hiking, Gutters, Horse Trails, Stable(s), Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Association Management: VMS

Schools

  • School District: Saddleback Valley Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Landscaped, Level with Street
  • Latitude Manual: 33.60002800

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units In Community: 12734
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 4
  • Tax Tract Number: 7934

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 1, 2022
Closed on
Jul 12, 2022
Sold by
Eldridge And Holmes Trust
Bought by
Chi Suyeyasu R and Chi Hsiao-Jan
Seller's Agent
Renee Mead
Laguna Premier Realty Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Shannon Doyle
HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty
List Price
$555,000
Sold Price
$515,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$40,000
-7.21%
Total Days on Market
16
Current Estimated Value
$595,790

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$80,790
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.00%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 23, 2019
Sold by
Eldridge Patrick J and Holmes Christopher
Bought by
Eldridge Patrick J and Holmes Christopher

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$312,000
Interest Rate
3.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 6, 2019
Sold by
Eldridge Patrick J and Eldridge Patrick J
Bought by
Eldridge Patrick and Holmes Christopher

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 13, 2016
Sold by
Weisberg Jacob
Bought by
Eldridge Patrick J and Eldridge Marlene H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$231,200
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 4, 2011
Sold by
Lowrie John R
Bought by
Weisberg Jacob and The Jacob Weisberg Revocable Living Trus

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 15, 2007
Sold by
Lowrie Ralph C and Lowrie Blanche L
Bought by
Lowrie Ralph and Lowrie Blanche

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 9, 1999
Sold by
Atherton Lois N and Atherton Anthony G
Bought by
Lowrie Ralph C and Lowrie Blanche L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$114,000
Interest Rate
7.82%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 1998
Sold by
Atherton Lois N
Bought by
Atherton Lois N and Maus Anthony G

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Chi Suyeyasu R $515,000 Old Republic Title
Eldridge Patrick J -- None Available
Eldridge Patrick -- Lawyers Title
Eldridge Patrick J $289,000 North American Title Co
Weisberg Jacob $155,000 North American Title Co
Lowrie Ralph -- None Available
Lowrie Ralph C -- None Available
Lowrie Ralph C $154,000 Commonwealth Land Title
Atherton Lois N -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Holmes Christopher $312,000
Previous Owner Eldridge Patrick J $231,200
Previous Owner Lowrie Ralph $110,102
Previous Owner Lowrie Ralph C $111,496
Previous Owner Lowrie Ralph C $112,900
Previous Owner Lowrie Ralph C $114,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/22/2022 07/22/22 Sold $515,000 -0.8% $419 / Sq Ft
06/17/2022 06/17/22 Pending -- -- --
06/08/2022 06/08/22 Price Changed $519,000 -6.5% $422 / Sq Ft
06/01/2022 06/01/22 For Sale $555,000 +92.0% $451 / Sq Ft
12/28/2016 12/28/16 Sold $289,000 0.0% $235 / Sq Ft
10/08/2016 10/08/16 Pending -- -- --
09/26/2016 09/26/16 For Sale $289,000 -- $235 / 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 $901 $94,079 $30,051 $64,028
2023 $879 $92,235 $29,462 $62,773
2022 $3,218 $316,062 $207,136 $108,926
2021 $3,156 $309,865 $203,074 $106,791
2020 $3,124 $340,843 $231,968 $108,875
2019 $3,000 $300,675 $197,051 $103,624
2018 $2,940 $294,780 $193,187 $101,593
2017 $2,952 $289,000 $189,399 $99,601
2016 $1,650 $167,749 $62,778 $104,971
2015 $1,624 $165,230 $61,835 $103,395
2014 $1,592 $161,994 $60,624 $101,370
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC22116242

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 930-764-09