$450,000
SOLD MAY 30, 2025

5523 Via la Mesa Unit O Laguna Woods, CA 92637

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,176 Sq Ft
$855/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$383 Per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • 6.19 Acre Lot
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Active Adult
  • Community Pool
  • Balcony

About This Home

As of May 2025

This home is located at 5523 Via la Mesa Unit O, Laguna Woods, CA 92637 and is currently priced at $450,000, approximately $382 per square foot. This property was built in 1980. 5523 Via la Mesa Unit O is a home located in Orange County with nearby schools including San Joaquin Elementary School, Ralph A. Gates Elementary School, and Anneliese Schools Willowbrook Campus.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Durk Buffington

First Team Real Estate Brokerage Phone: 714-612-6039 License #00550140 Listed on: 06/28/2025

First Team Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Durk Buffington

First Team Real Estate Brokerage Phone: 714-612-6039 License #00550140 Listed on: 06/28/2025

First Team Real Estate

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

HOA Fees

  • $855 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Entry on the 2nd floor

Interior Spaces

  • 1,176 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms | 22 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Converted Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Stone Bathroom Countertops
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Additional Features

  • Balcony
  • Two or More Common Walls
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 4
  • Tax Tract Number 7934
  • Assessor Parcel Number 93076413
  • $16 per year additional tax assessments
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • Active Adult
  • 13,000 Units
  • Third Mutual Association, Phone Number (949) 000-0000
  • Vms HOA

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Dog Park

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed with Restrictions

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$855 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: Multi Family
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Subdivision Name Other: Laguna Woods Village
  • View: No
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 93076413
  • Year Built: 1980
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1176.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Balcony
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 22
  • Price Per Square Foot: 382.65
  • Room Type: Converted Bedroom
  • Bathroom Features: Shower, Stone Counters, Walk-In Shower

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: Association
  • Pool Private: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, 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, Dog Park, Trash, Utilities, Sewer, Pet Rules, Pets Permitted
  • Association Fee: 855.17
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Third Mutual
  • Phone: 949 000 0000
  • Senior Community: Yes
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • Community Features: Dog Park, Golf
  • Association Management: VMS

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 269759.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 6.1928

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 269759.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 13000
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • 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
Jun 28, 2025
Closed on
Apr 10, 2025
Sold by
Buffington Durk F and Buffing Margaret
Bought by
Brosnan Living Trust and Brosnan Family Trust
Seller's Agent
Durk Buffington
First Team Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Durk Buffington
First Team Real Estate
List Price
$450,000
Sold Price
$450,000
Current Estimated Value
$463,128

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$13,128
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.69%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 2017
Sold by
Gibbs Chad D
Bought by
Buffington Durk F and Buffington Margaret B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 2011
Sold by
Smith James F
Bought by
Gibbs David R and Gibbs Carolyn S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 22, 2007
Sold by
Smith James F
Bought by
Smith James F and James F Smith Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 2004
Sold by
Kish Susan E and Kish Michael
Bought by
Abel Shirley N

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$161,200
Interest Rate
5.57%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 2004
Sold by
Abel Shirley N
Bought by
Smith James F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$161,200
Interest Rate
5.57%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $450,000 Western Resources Title
Grant Deed $144,000 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $220,000 Western Resources Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed -- Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed -- Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $310,000 Chicago Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $161,200 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/28/2025 06/28/25 For Sale $450,000 0.0% $383 / Sq Ft
05/30/2025 05/30/25 Sold $450,000 +25614.3% $383 / Sq Ft
04/07/2025 04/07/25 Pending -- -- --
07/01/2013 07/01/13 Rented $1,750 0.0% --
06/13/2013 06/13/13 Under Contract -- -- --
06/02/2013 06/02/13 For Rent $1,750 -- --
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
2025 $3,080 $307,683 $198,884 $108,799
2024 $3,080 $301,650 $194,984 $106,666
2023 $3,010 $295,736 $191,161 $104,575
2022 $2,953 $289,938 $187,413 $102,525
2021 $2,897 $284,253 $183,738 $100,515
2020 $2,867 $281,339 $181,854 $99,485
2019 $2,818 $275,823 $178,288 $97,535
2018 $2,764 $270,415 $174,792 $95,623
2017 $2,483 $242,857 $144,714 $98,143
2016 $2,437 $238,096 $141,877 $96,219
2015 $2,401 $234,520 $139,746 $94,774
2014 $2,143 $209,100 $118,414 $90,686
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: LG25143949

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 930-764-13