NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5528 Via la Mesa Unit B Laguna Woods, CA 92637

Estimated Value: $1,023,996 - $1,275,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,643 Sq Ft
$652/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold January 22, 2021

Last sale price $699,900 $426 Per Sq Ft

Est. 59% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,177/month

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Fitness Center
  • Spa
  • Community Stables
  • Gated with Attendant
  • No Units Above

About This Home

As of January 2021

Incredible Villa Francesca (2bd/2ba) with added bonus room. Dramatic customization! This home is completely remodeled from front to back. Start in the front patio with stacked stone, huge designer pots and plants, and continues right to the front door. Vinyl windows throughout and central heat/air, recessed lighting, and crown moulding. The kitchen is all custom cabinetry with granite counters and GE Profile appliances including trash compactor. Skylights and solar tubes throughout the home including the garage. Master bathroom has a custom vanity and a huge customized shower. The secondary bathroom is only a 1/2 bath with a vanity and toilet. Laminate type flooring throughout with tile in kitchen and both bathrooms. Huge amounts of storage with closet organizers in both bedroom closets and additional cabinets in the garage with sealed concrete for easy cleaning. Huge tiled back patio off the living room allows additional outdoor space facing greenbelts. This beautiful home is located in Laguna Woods Village - the premier 55+ active community in Orange County. The Village is near Laguna Beach and offers many great amenities such as: 27-hole golf course, tennis courts, five swimming pools, three fitness centers, seven clubhouses including Clubhouse 4 offering amazing classes in art, ceramics, wood shop, jewelry-making, and sewing, and much more. Come and visit Laguna Woods Village.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lisa Mills

Century 21 Rainbow Realty License #01867036 Listed on: 12/04/2020

Century 21 Rainbow Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Im Sook Lee

Village Real Estate Services License #01889300

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,560

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • No Units Above
  • Two or More Common Walls
  • Landscaped

HOA Fees

  • $652 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available

Property Views

  • Park or Greenbelt
  • Neighborhood

Interior Spaces

  • 1,643 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Stone
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Exterior Lighting

Location

  • Suburban Location

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 4
  • Tax Tract Number 7934
  • Assessor Parcel Number 93076434

Community Details

Overview

  • Active Adult
  • 6,100 Units
  • Third Mutual Association, Phone Number (949) 597-4600
  • Vms HOA
  • Leisure World Subdivision, Villafrancesca Floorplan
  • Maintained Community
  • RV Parking in Community

Amenities

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

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Ping Pong Table
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Community Stables
  • Horse Trails

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed
  • Pet Restriction

Security

  • Gated with Attendant
  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • Controlled Access
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,560

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$652 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: Multi Family
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Security: Gated with Attendant, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Gated Community, Gated with Guard
  • Subdivision Name Other: Leisure World (LW)
  • View: Yes
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 93076434
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1643.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, Granite Counters, Recessed Lighting
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls, No One Above
  • Flooring: Laminate, Stone, Tile
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Eating Area: Dining Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 425.99
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down
  • Spa Features: Association
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Bathroom Features: Low Flow Toilet(s), Shower

Exterior Features

  • View: Neighborhood, Park/Greenbelt
  • Pool Features: Association
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Number Remotes: 1
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Water Heater
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Electric Dryer Hookup, In Garage, Washer Hookup, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Golf Course, Tennis Court(s), Paddle Tennis, Horse Trails, Gym/Ex Room, Clubhouse, Billiard Room, Card Room, Banquet Facilities, Meeting Room, Common RV Parking, Cable TV, Maintenance Grounds, Trash, Water, Pet Rules, Pets Permitted, Management, Guard, Security, Controlled Access
  • Association Fee: 652.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Third Mutual
  • Phone: 9495974600
  • Senior Community: Yes
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • Community Features: Golf, Stable(s), Sidewalks, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban
  • Association Management: VMS

Schools

  • School District: Saddleback Valley Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Landscaped
  • Latitude Manual: 33.60118700

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units In Community: 6100
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 626.49
  • Tax Lot: 4
  • Tax Tract Number: 7934

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 27, 2023
Sold by
Cai Karl Y and Cai Weina X
Bought by
Karl Y Cai Revocable Living Trust
Current Estimated Value
$1,115,249

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 4, 2020
Closed on
Dec 14, 2020
Sold by
Heyer Scott L and Heyer Stephanie M
Bought by
Cai Karl Y and Cai Weina X
Seller's Agent
Lisa Mills
Century 21 Rainbow Realty
Buyer's Agent
Im Sook Lee
Village Real Estate Services
List Price
$699,900
Sold Price
$699,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.31%
Original Mortgage
$520,000
Interest Rate
2.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 19, 2020
Sold by
Heyer Scott and The 1987 Heyer Living Trust
Bought by
Heyer Scott L and Heyer Stephanie M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 27, 2012
Sold by
Heyer Lamont D and Heyer Gretchen V
Bought by
Heyer Scott and The 1987 Heyer Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 20, 2009
Sold by
Heyer Lamont D and Heyer Gretchen V
Bought by
Heyer Lamont D and Heyer Gretchen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$254,500
Interest Rate
5.14%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 26, 2006
Sold by
Heyer Lamont D and Heyer Gretchen V
Bought by
Heyer Lamont D and Heyer Gretchen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
5.72%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 5, 2006
Sold by
Vicki L Berg Trust
Bought by
Heyer Lamont D and Heyer Gretchen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
5.72%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 11, 2005
Sold by
Berg Vicki
Bought by
Berg Vicki and Vicki L Berg Trust
Source: Public Records

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
Karl Y Cai Revocable Living Trust -- --
Cai Karl Y $700,000 North American Title
Heyer Scott L -- None Available
Heyer Scott -- None Available
Heyer Lamont D -- Commonwealth Title
Heyer Lamont D -- Commonwealth Title
Heyer Lamont D -- North American Title Co
Heyer Lamont D $585,000 None Available
Berg Vicki -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Cai Karl Y $520,000
Previous Owner Heyer Lamont D $254,500
Previous Owner Heyer Lamont D $250,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/22/2021 01/22/21 Sold $699,900 0.0% $426 / Sq Ft
12/04/2020 12/04/20 For Sale $699,900 0.0% $426 / Sq Ft
04/02/2018 04/02/18 Rented $2,750 0.0% --
03/11/2018 03/11/18 For Rent $2,750 +19.6% --
04/01/2013 04/01/13 Rented $2,300 0.0% --
03/09/2013 03/09/13 Under Contract -- -- --
12/29/2012 12/29/12 For Rent $2,300 -- --
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 $7,560 $757,592 $601,978 $155,614
2024 $7,560 $742,738 $590,175 $152,563
2023 $7,387 $728,175 $578,603 $149,572
2022 $7,249 $713,898 $567,258 $146,640
2021 $6,304 $620,401 $460,321 $160,080
2020 $6,239 $614,040 $455,601 $158,439
2019 $6,133 $602,000 $446,667 $155,333
2018 $6,134 $602,000 $446,667 $155,333
2017 $6,062 $602,000 $446,667 $155,333
2016 $6,067 $602,000 $446,667 $155,333
2015 $6,068 $602,000 $446,667 $155,333
2014 $4,497 $447,372 $292,039 $155,333
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC20239448

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 930-764-34