NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5538 Via la Mesa Unit A Laguna Woods, CA 92637

Estimated Value: $622,549 - $1,086,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,200 Sq Ft
$631/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold February 18, 2016

Last sale price $505,000 $421 Per Sq Ft

Est. 61% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,073/month

67 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Fitness Center
  • Private Pool
  • Community Stables
  • Gated with Attendant
  • Active Adult

About This Home

As of February 2016

This charming home (2bd/2ba) is located in Laguna Woods Village - the premier 55+ active community in Orange County. When you enter the home, you feel the warmth and pride of ownership with designer appeal. The living and dining rooms have crown moulding, recessed lighting, two large skylights, laminate flooring and plenty of room for all your furniture. The master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with a large beautifully remodeled shower. The guest bathroom includes a soaking tub allowing you to decompress after an active day in the Village. The second bedroom/den is large enough to hold a desk and a guest bed for your friends and grandchildren. The kitchen is light and bright with nice large window overlooking the front yard. Other great features of this home include central air/heat, smooth ceilings, an oversized one-car garage with built-in shelves, a full size washer/dryer and access to gas service. There is gas line to the home - a rare feature in the Village. In the back of the home, you have a nice patio with a great view of the greenbelt. It feels like your own private backyard. Come and see this beautiful home - you will fall in love with it!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lisa Mills

Century 21 Rainbow Realty License #01867036 Listed on: 11/29/2015

Century 21 Rainbow Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Badran

Compass Real Estate License #01363822

Compass Real Estate

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • 1 Common Wall

HOA Fees

  • $631 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,200 Sq Ft Home
  • Crown Molding
  • Recessed Lighting
  • L-Shaped Dining Room
  • Park or Greenbelt Views

Kitchen

  • Electric Cooktop
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • All Bedrooms Down
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Pool

  • Private Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Concrete Porch or Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Location

  • Suburban Location

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 3
  • Tax Tract Number 7934
  • Assessor Parcel Number 93076469

Community Details

Overview

  • Active Adult
  • 2 Units
  • Casa Mario
  • RV Parking in Community

Amenities

  • Clubhouse
  • Banquet Facilities
  • Card Room

Recreation

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

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed with Restrictions

Security

  • Gated with Attendant
  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$631 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Assessments: No
  • Inclusions: Washer/Dryer and all kitchen appliances
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Security: Gated Community, Gated with Guard
  • Subdivision Name Other: Leisure World (LW)
  • View: Yes
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 93076469
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1200.00
  • Interior Amenities: Crown Molding, Recessed Lighting
  • Common Walls: 1 Common Wall, End Unit
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Eating Area: Dining Ell
  • Levels: One
  • Price Per Square Foot: 420.83
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Master Suite
  • Spa Features: Association

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: Park/Greenbelt
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete
  • Pool Features: Association
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage Faces Front, Garage - Single Door
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Sewer Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Disposal, Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, In Garage, Washer Included
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Banquet Facilities, Cable TV, Clubhouse, Card Room, Common RV Parking, Dues Paid Monthly, Golf Course, Gym/Ex Room, Horse Trails, Management, Pet Rules, Pets Permitted, Pool, Security, Sewer, Tennis Court(s), Trash
  • Association Fee: 631.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Senior Community: Yes
  • Community Features: Horse Trails, Stable(s), Sidewalks, Street Lights, Storm Drains, Suburban

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1200.00
  • Price Per Lot Square Foot: 420.83
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0280

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units In Community: 2
  • Number Of Units Total: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 3
  • Tax Tract Number: 7934

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 2021
Sold by
Portnoff Michael Paul and Coudriet Portnoff Carol
Bought by
Portnoff Michael Paul and Coudriet Portnoff Carol
Current Estimated Value
$814,242

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$214,400
Outstanding Balance
$194,112
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$651,525

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 29, 2015
Closed on
Jan 7, 2016
Sold by
Foote Valerie L and Foote Melinda L
Bought by
Portnoff Family Trust Of 1997
Seller's Agent
Lisa Mills
Century 21 Rainbow Realty
Buyer's Agent
Michael Badran
Compass Real Estate
List Price
$515,000
Sold Price
$505,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-1.94%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.38%
Original Mortgage
$235,000
Interest Rate
3.97%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 2, 2015
Sold by
Howard Donna W
Bought by
Howard Donna W

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 2015
Sold by
Howard Donna W
Bought by
Howard Donna W

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 10, 2006
Sold by
Boulais Betty Jane and Gardner Lloyd R
Bought by
Howard Paul L and Howard Donna W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$80,000
Interest Rate
6.87%
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Portnoff Michael Paul -- Amrock Llc
Portnoff Michael Paul -- Amrock Llc
Portnoff Family Trust Of 1997 $505,000 North American Title Company
Howard Donna W -- None Available
Howard Donna W -- None Available
Howard Paul L $507,000 Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Portnoff Michael Paul $214,400
Closed Portnoff Family Trust Of 1997 $235,000
Previous Owner Howard Paul L $80,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/18/2016 02/18/16 Sold $505,000 -0.4% $421 / Sq Ft
12/18/2015 12/18/15 Pending -- -- --
12/14/2015 12/14/15 Price Changed $507,000 -1.6% $423 / Sq Ft
11/29/2015 11/29/15 For Sale $515,000 +2.0% $429 / Sq Ft
11/26/2015 11/26/15 Off Market $505,000 -- --
11/17/2015 11/17/15 Price Changed $515,000 -1.9% $429 / Sq Ft
10/12/2015 10/12/15 For Sale $525,000 -- $438 / 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
2025 $1,956 $201,930 $85,330 $116,600
2024 $1,956 $197,971 $83,657 $114,314
2023 $1,910 $194,090 $82,017 $112,073
2022 $1,873 $190,285 $80,409 $109,876
2021 $1,835 $186,554 $78,832 $107,722
2020 $1,816 $184,642 $78,024 $106,618
2019 $1,784 $181,022 $76,494 $104,528
2018 $1,748 $177,473 $74,994 $102,479
2017 $1,712 $173,994 $73,524 $100,470
2016 $2,558 $250,000 $125,422 $124,578
2015 $2,487 $250,000 $125,422 $124,578
2014 $2,488 $250,000 $125,422 $124,578
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC15225602

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 930-764-69