$490,000
SOLD SEP 3, 2025

5533 Via la Mesa Unit B Laguna Woods, CA 92637

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,176 Sq Ft
$816/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$417 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

246 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Gated with Attendant
  • Active Adult
  • Fitness Center
  • Spa
  • Clubhouse

About This Home

As of September 2025

GROUND FLOOR Villa Lugano model condo with GARAGE. There are NO STAIRS OR STEPS to enter the condo. Located on a quiet cul de sac. Neutral, newer paint and newer carpet. There's CENTRAL HEAT AND AIR to keep you comfortable year round. Part of the patio has been enclosed while a large portion has been left open to enjoy the fresh coastal breezes. There's a WASHER AND DRYER conveniently located in the central hallway. Nice greenbelt setting. Located on one of the few streets in Laguna Woods with NATURAL GAS. This is a very popular model in nearly original condition. Many people enjoy opening the kitchen to the living room area for an open concept lifestyle. Ownership of this condo affords you access to Laguna Woods' vast array of private amenities. Monthly HOA includes water, sewer, trash disposal and over 100 free tv channels. PLUS...Enjoy two golf courses - a 27 hole full length course and a 9 hole par 3, 7 clubhouses, 5 swimming pools, 3 fitness centers, 250 clubs & so much more. Free bus service within the Village or to the nearby shopping & medical centers. Only about 6 miles to Laguna Beach and a short distance to the 73 toll road, 5 & 405 Freeways.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marlene Bridges

Village Real Estate Services Brokerage Phone: 7147452592 License #01232928 Listed on: 11/06/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Kevin Pollock

HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty License #02066297

HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,015

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • Property fronts a private road
  • No Units Located Below
  • Two or More Common Walls

HOA Fees

  • $816 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Single Garage Door
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

  • 1,176 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Park or Greenbelt Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Home Security

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Halls are 36 inches wide or more
  • Suburban Location

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1
  • Tax Tract Number 8086
  • Assessor Parcel Number 93076454

Community Details

Overview

  • Active Adult
  • 12,736 Units
  • Third Mutual Association, Phone Number (949) 597-4600
  • Vms HOA
  • Leisure World Subdivision
  • Maintained Community

Amenities

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

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Sport Court
  • Bocce Ball Court
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Dog Park
  • Horse Trails
  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed
  • Pet Restriction

Security

  • Gated with Attendant
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,015

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$816 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: Multi Family
  • Assessments: No
  • Inclusions: Washer/Dryer, Refrigerator, freestanding Range & Oven
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Gated Community, Gated with Guard, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Leisure World (LW)
  • View: Yes
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 93076454
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1176.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls, No One Below
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Accessibility Features: 36 Inch Or More Wide Halls
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Eating Area: In Kitchen
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 416.67
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down
  • Spa Features: Association

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: Park/Greenbelt
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed
  • Pool Features: Association
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Number Remotes: 1
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage - Single Door, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen, 220 Volts in Laundry
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Pickleball, Pool, Golf Course, Tennis Court(s), Bocce Ball Court, Sport Court, Biking Trails, Hiking Trails, Horse Trails, Gym/Ex Room, Clubhouse, Billiard Room, Card Room, Banquet Facilities, Meeting Room, Cable TV, Maintenance Grounds, Sewer, Water, Pet Rules, Pets Permitted, Guard, Security
  • Association Fee: 815.82
  • 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, Sidewalks, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban
  • Association Management: VMS

Schools

  • School District: Saddleback Valley Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units In Community: 12736
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Tract Number: 8086

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 5, 2025
Sold by
Poltorak Family Trust and Poltorak Ira Jan
Bought by
Heffern William

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$210,000
Interest Rate
6.74%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 27, 1999
Sold by
Poltorak Joseph and Poltorak Daphne Ann
Bought by
Poltorak Henry and Poltorak Yvette D

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 14, 1999
Sold by
Levine Murray & Levine Trust
Bought by
Poltorak Joseph and Poltorak Daphne Ann
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $490,000 Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer $150,000 North American Title
Grant Deed $157,500 Fidelity National Title Ins
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $210,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/03/2025 09/03/25 Sold $490,000 -1.8% $417 / Sq Ft
03/26/2025 03/26/25 Price Changed $499,000 -2.2% $424 / Sq Ft
11/06/2024 11/06/24 For Sale $510,000 0.0% $434 / Sq Ft
06/10/2023 06/10/23 Rented $2,800 0.0% --
06/03/2023 06/03/23 Under Contract -- -- --
05/24/2023 05/24/23 For Rent $2,800 -- --
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 $1,015 $100,707 $29,401 $71,306
2024 $1,015 $98,733 $28,825 $69,908
2023 $993 $96,798 $28,260 $68,538
2022 $975 $94,900 $27,705 $67,195
2021 $956 $93,040 $27,162 $65,878
2020 $946 $92,086 $26,883 $65,203
2019 $928 $90,281 $26,356 $63,925
2018 $910 $88,511 $25,839 $62,672
2017 $893 $86,776 $25,332 $61,444
2016 $876 $85,075 $24,835 $60,240
2015 $862 $83,798 $24,462 $59,336
2014 $846 $82,157 $23,983 $58,174
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PW24227481

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 930-764-54