$553,000
SOLD AUG 16, 2016

5524 Via la Mesa Unit A Laguna Woods, CA 92637

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,331 Sq Ft
$631/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$415 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Community Stables
  • Private Pool
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 24-Hour Security
  • Senior Community
  • All Bedrooms Downstairs

About This Home

As of December 2021

This much sought after and rarely on the market Villa Franchesca model in the 55+ Community of Laguna Woods Village, is located on a cul-de-sac off of Avenida Soseiga on a corner lot with quick and easy access to Gate 9. This newly remodeled Manor has two equal sized Master Bedroom suites. There is a unique opportunity for the buyer to choose some of the decorative options in the kitchen and bathroom and decorative knobs and handles as well as the brand of new washer and dryer. This Manor has been fully remodeled with new flooring throughout, new smooth ceiling, new kitchen with soft closure doors and drawers, new stainless steel appliances, counter depth side by side stainless steel refrigerator, quartz counter tops, new fixtures, new recessed lighting, new ceiling fan, New bathroom mirrors, fixtures, lights, new paint, new dual pane windows and patio door sliders and new Heating and Air controls. The property features a large sized front patio and back patio. Enjoy the privacy of this home and the resort style living afforded by the numerous amenities of the Laguna Woods village with 7 clubhouses, 5 pools, 2 golf courses, tennis courses, free bus service, horse facilities, 2 fitness centers, and over 200 clubs and activities.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jan Leavitt

HomeSmart Realty West License #01310528 Listed on: 06/22/2016

HomeSmart Realty West

Last Buyer's Agent

Joan Bannigan

Bullock Russell RE Services License #00908253

Bullock Russell RE Services

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,131

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • 1 Common Wall
  • South Facing Home
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System

HOA Fees

  • $631 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 1 Carport Space
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Patio Home
  • Slab Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,331 Sq Ft Home
  • Wet Bar
  • Bar
  • Tray Ceiling
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
  • Entryway
  • Living Room
  • Galley Kitchen
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • All Bedrooms Down
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Double Master Bedroom
  • Dressing Area
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Appliances
  • Energy-Efficient Exposure or Shade
  • Energy-Efficient Lighting
  • Energy-Efficient Doors
  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Private Pool
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Exterior Lighting

Location

  • Property is near a park
  • Suburban Location

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • High-Efficiency Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 4
  • Tax Tract Number 7934
  • Assessor Parcel Number 93076415

Community Details

Overview

  • Senior Community
  • 3 Units

Recreation

  • Community Pool
  • Community Stables
  • Horse Trails

Security

  • 24-Hour Security

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,131

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$631 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Other Phone Number: 800-315-8005
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Security: 24 Hour Security
  • Subdivision Name Other: Leisure World (LW)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 93076415
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1331.00
  • Interior Amenities: Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Tray Ceiling(s), Unfurnished, Wet Bar
  • Entry Location: Ground Level No Steps
  • Common Walls: 1 Common Wall
  • Flooring: Laminate, Carpet, Tile
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Levels: One
  • Price Per Square Foot: 415.48
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Dressing Area, Entry, Galley Kitchen, Living Room, Master Suite, Two Masters
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Foundation: Slab
  • View: Mountain(s), Neighborhood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio Open, Patio, Slab
  • Pool Features: Association, Community
  • Pool Private: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Faces Front, Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Sewer Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen, 220 Volts in Laundry
  • Heating Type: Central, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Association Fee: 631.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Senior Community: Yes
  • Community Features: Curbs, Horse Trails, Stable(s), Sidewalks, Street Lights, Storm Drains, Suburban

Schools

  • School District: Capistrano Unified

Green Features

  • Efficiency: Appliances, Doors, Lighting, Exposure/Shade, Thermostat, Windows, Water Heater

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Level with Street, Patio Home, Paved, Park Nearby, Sprinkler System

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units In Community: 3
  • Number Of Units Total: 3

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 4
  • Tax Tract Number: 7934

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 24, 2021
Closed on
Oct 9, 2021
Sold by
Woodruff Kelly and The Woodruff Survivors Trust
Bought by
Ho Edward C and Ho Fanny P
Seller's Agent
Donna Blanchard
Donna Blanchard, Broker
Buyer's Agent
Mike Abedi
CENTURY 21 Affiliated
List Price
$699,900
Sold Price
$680,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-2.84%
Current Estimated Value
$873,341

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$193,341
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.56%
Original Mortgage
$544,000
Interest Rate
3.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 19, 2018
Sold by
Woodruff Patricia Jane
Bought by
Woodruff Patricia J and The Woodruff Survivor Trusyt

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 26, 2017
Sold by
Berg George
Bought by
Woodruff Patricia Jane

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 22, 2016
Closed on
Jul 22, 2016
Sold by
Berg George
Bought by
Woodruff Patricia Jane
Seller's Agent
Jan Leavitt
HomeSmart Realty West
Buyer's Agent
Joan Bannigan
Bullock Russell RE Services
List Price
$558,000
Sold Price
$553,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-0.9%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.02%
Original Mortgage
$442,400
Interest Rate
3.42%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 13, 2001
Sold by
Goldfarb Raymond M
Bought by
Goldfarb Raymond M and Raymond M & Annemarie Goldfarb Trust
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 $680,000 Ticor Title Riverside
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed -- Orange Coast Title Company O
Grant Deed $553,000 Orange Coast Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $544,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $442,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $442,400 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/06/2021 12/06/21 Sold $680,000 -2.8% $511 / Sq Ft
10/07/2021 10/07/21 Pending -- -- --
08/24/2021 08/24/21 For Sale $699,900 +26.6% $526 / Sq Ft
08/16/2016 08/16/16 Sold $553,000 -0.9% $415 / Sq Ft
07/05/2016 07/05/16 Pending -- -- --
06/22/2016 06/22/16 For Sale $558,000 -- $419 / 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 $7,131 $707,472 $582,076 $125,396
2023 $6,967 $693,600 $570,662 $122,938
2022 $6,906 $680,000 $559,472 $120,528
2021 $5,955 $592,926 $478,290 $114,636
2020 $5,893 $586,847 $473,386 $113,461
2019 $5,791 $575,341 $464,104 $111,237
2018 $5,677 $564,060 $455,004 $109,056
2017 $5,635 $553,000 $446,082 $106,918
2016 $3,609 $360,325 $225,488 $134,837
2015 $3,554 $354,913 $222,101 $132,812
2014 $3,485 $347,961 $217,750 $130,211
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: SW16135440

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 930-764-15