NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5525 Via la Mesa Unit A Laguna Woods, CA 92637

Estimated Value: $458,000 - $710,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,230 Sq Ft
$781/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold September 07, 2023

Last sale price $429,000 $349 Per Sq Ft

Est. 46% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,629/month

98 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Fitness Center
  • Clubhouse
  • Community Stables
  • Senior Community
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of September 2023

Senior Community for 55+. One detached car garage with extra parking space at the driveway. Come with GAS service in Laguna Woods Village.
Model: VILLA LUGANO. This home is an end unit in a nice cul-de-sac. As you enter the home, you will feel the spacious living room, brand new laminate flooring and baseboards, freshly painted, smooth ceilings, new counter top in kitchen, new toilets, new faucets and many more new upgrades. Large dining area and fire place. The village is near Laguna Beach and offers many great amenities: 27-hole golf course, pickle ball courts, tennis courts, five swimming pools, three fitness centers, seven clubhouses, amazing classes in Art, Ceramics, Wood shop, etc.

Last Listed By

Tina Chao

Century 21 Rainbow Realty License #01854904 Listed on: 04/08/2023

Century 21 Rainbow Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,374

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • 1,228

HOA Fees

  • $781 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 1,230 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Neighborhood Views

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Rain Gutters
  • 1 Common Wall

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 3
  • Tax Tract Number 7934
  • $1 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

  • Senior Community
  • 12,736 Units
  • Third Laguna Hills Mutual Association, Phone Number (949) 597-4200
  • Vms HOA
  • Leisure World Subdivision, Villa Lugano Floorplan

Amenities

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

Recreation

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

Security

  • Security Guard
  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,374

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$781 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: Multi Family
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Subdivision Name Other: Leisure World (LW)
  • View: Yes
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1230.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: 1 Common Wall
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 348.78
  • Room Type: Main Floor Bedroom

Exterior Features

  • View: Neighborhood
  • Pool Features: Community
  • Pool Private: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Inside, 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, Golf Course, Tennis Court(s), Paddle Tennis, Racquetball, Bocce Ball Court, Sport Court, Horse Trails, Gym/Ex Room, Clubhouse, Billiard Room, Card Room, Banquet Facilities, Recreation Room, Meeting Room, Cable TV, Trash, Sewer, Water, Call for Rules, Management, Guard, Security
  • Association Fee: 780.93
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Third Laguna Hills Mutual
  • Phone: (949)597-4200
  • Senior Community: Yes
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • Community Features: Curbs, Dog Park, Golf, Gutters, Horse Trails, Park, Stable(s), Sidewalks
  • Association Management: VMS

Schools

  • School District: Capistrano Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1230.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0282
  • Latitude Manual: 33.60051500

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 1230.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 12736
  • Number Of Units Total: 6

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 3
  • Tax Tract Number: 7934
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 1.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 8, 2023
Closed on
Jul 27, 2023
Sold by
Chow William and Chow Jean
Bought by
Hocker Anthony W and Hocker Lisa M
Seller's Agent
Tina Chao
Century 21 Rainbow Realty
Buyer's Agent
Gerry Bullerdick
ReMax Tiffany Real Estate
List Price
$479,000
Sold Price
$429,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-10.44%
Total Days on Market
98
Views
974
Current Estimated Value
$625,185

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$196,185
Avg. Annual Appreciation
25.63%
Original Mortgage
$229,000
Outstanding Balance
$223,274
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$407,565

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 1, 2012
Closed on
Dec 4, 2012
Sold by
Bank Of America Na
Bought by
Chow William and Chow Jean
Seller's Agent
Pat Gutman
CENTURY 21 Affiliated
Buyer's Agent
Pat Gutman
CENTURY 21 Affiliated
List Price
$199,500
Sold Price
$205,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,500
2.76%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.12%

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
Hocker Anthony W $429,000 Old Republic Title Company
Chow William $205,000 North American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hocker Anthony W $229,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/07/2023 09/07/23 Sold $429,000 0.0% $349 / Sq Ft
06/27/2023 06/27/23 Price Changed $429,000 -3.2% $349 / Sq Ft
06/08/2023 06/08/23 Price Changed $443,000 -3.5% $360 / Sq Ft
05/20/2023 05/20/23 Price Changed $459,000 -4.2% $373 / Sq Ft
05/02/2023 05/02/23 Price Changed $479,000 0.0% $389 / Sq Ft
05/02/2023 05/02/23 For Sale $479,000 +11.7% $389 / Sq Ft
04/16/2023 04/16/23 Off Market $429,000 -- --
04/08/2023 04/08/23 For Sale $429,000 0.0% $349 / Sq Ft
02/15/2013 02/15/13 Rented $1,800 0.0% --
01/18/2013 01/18/13 Under Contract -- -- --
12/24/2012 12/24/12 For Rent $1,800 0.0% --
12/18/2012 12/18/12 Sold $205,000 -2.3% $167 / Sq Ft
11/26/2012 11/26/12 Pending -- -- --
10/26/2012 10/26/12 Price Changed $209,900 +5.2% $171 / Sq Ft
10/01/2012 10/01/12 For Sale $199,500 -- $162 / 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 $4,374 $429,000 $305,293 $123,707
2023 $2,472 $242,635 $133,117 $109,518
2022 $2,426 $237,878 $130,507 $107,371
2021 $2,379 $233,214 $127,948 $105,266
2020 $2,355 $230,823 $126,636 $104,187
2019 $2,315 $226,298 $124,153 $102,145
2018 $2,270 $221,861 $121,718 $100,143
2017 $2,225 $217,511 $119,331 $98,180
2016 $2,184 $213,247 $116,992 $96,255
2015 $2,151 $210,044 $115,234 $94,810
2014 $2,110 $205,930 $112,977 $92,953
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC23058141

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 930-764-18