NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5538 Via la Mesa Unit B Laguna Woods, CA 92637

Estimated Value: $1,386,713 - $1,628,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,815 Sq Ft
$815/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold February 21, 2025

Last sale price $1,585,000 $873 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,509/month

93 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Fitness Center
  • Active Adult
  • Community Stables
  • Lap Pool
  • Clubhouse

About This Home

As of February 2025

**WELCOME TO THIS COMPLETELY REMODELED & EXPANDED HOME IN LAGUNA WOODS COMMUNITY **EXPANDED EL PRADO MODEL **JUST LIKE A SINGLE HOUSE ONLY A GARAGE IS ATTACHED IN BETWEEN PROPERTIES ** MODERN DESIGN STYLE WITH OPEN CONCEPT IN MIND** CHECK OUT THE SPECTACULAR DESIGNED CEILING WITH SKYLIGHTS. THE SKYLIGHTS HAVE BLINDS & REMOTE-CONTROLLED AND BRING PLENTY OF NATURAL LIGHT TO THE LIVING AREA. LIVING ROOM FEATURES A BUILT-IN ENTERTAINMENT CENTER WITH STACKED STONE DECORATION, LIGHTED GLASS SHELVING AND GORGEOUS ELECTRIC FIREPLACE. GOURMET KITCHEN WITH HUGE QUARTZ ISLAND, **GAS & ELECTRICITY BOTH AVAILABLE AREA** CUSTOM-MADE WHITE CABINETS ALL AROUND & LOADS OF STORAGE. MASTER BEDROOM WITH LARGE WALK-IN CLOSET AND A SEPARATE BATHROOM WITH HUGE SHOWER AND HAS DIRECT ACCESS TO BACK PATIO. 2ND BEDROOM WAS EXPANDED WITH A HOBBY ROOM OR OFFICE** LARGE FRONT PATIO IS FINISHED WITH STONE TILE & GARDEN IS READY FOR YOUR TENDER CARE**SPACIOUS 2-CAR GARAGE IS FINISHED WITH EPOXY FLOORING, STORAGE CABINETS AND LAUNDERY AREA.** HOME HAS DURABLE SPC FLOORING, NEW DUAL PANE WINDOWS, RECESSED LIGHTING THROUGHOUT, NEW ELETRICAL WIREING, ALL BRAND NEW APPLIANCES. CENTRAL AIR & HEATING SYSTEM, SMART DOOR LOCK & MUCH MORE** LAGUNA WOODS VILLAGE IS LOCATED 10 MINS FROM LAGUNA BEACH AND 24 HR GUARD GATED COMMUNITY WITH FULL AMENITIES INCLUDING 27 HOLES GOLF COURSES AND 7 CLUB HOUSES.!! EVERYTHING IS DONE, JUST MOVE IN & ENJOY THE RESORT-STYLE LIVING!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jason Noh

Metro Realty So. California Brokerage Phone: 714-655-8924 License #02027287 Listed on: 10/16/2024

Co-Listed By

Kelly Noh

Metro Realty So. California Brokerage Phone: 714-655-8924 License #02027792

Last Buyer's Agent

Kevin Pollock

HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty License #02066297

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

HOA Fees

  • $815 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Planned Development

Interior Spaces

  • 1,815 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Neighborhood Views

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage

Pool

  • Lap Pool
  • In Ground Pool

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Exterior Lighting
  • 1 Common Wall
  • Suburban Location

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 3 / 5538
  • Tax Tract Number 7934
  • Assessor Parcel Number 93076470

Community Details

Overview

  • Active Adult
  • Front Yard Maintenance
  • 12,760 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 Room

Recreation

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

Security

  • Security Guard
  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • Controlled Access

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$815 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Subdivision Name Other: Leisure World (LW)
  • View: Yes
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 93076470
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1815.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: 1 Common Wall
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Electric
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 873.28
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Walk-In Closet

Exterior Features

  • View: Neighborhood
  • Pool Features: Community, In Ground, Lap
  • Pool Private: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • 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, Bocce Ball Court, Gym/Ex Room, Clubhouse, Billiard Room, Card Room, Banquet Facilities, Recreation Room, Meeting Room, Cable TV, Maintenance Grounds, Trash, Sewer, Water, Management, Guard, Security, Controlled Access, Hot Water, Maintenance Front Yard
  • Association Fee: 815.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Third Mutual
  • Phone: 949=597-4600
  • Senior Community: Yes
  • Common Interest: Planned Development
  • Community Features: Dog Park, Golf, Park, Stable(s), Sidewalks, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban
  • Association Management: VMS

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units In Community: 12760
  • Number Of Units Total: 4

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 5538
  • Tax Census Tract: 626.49
  • Tax Lot: 3
  • Tax Tract Number: 7934

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 16, 2024
Closed on
Jan 23, 2025
Sold by
H & H Investment Partners Llc
Bought by
Reynolds Family Trust and Reynolds
Seller's Agent
Jason Noh
Metro Realty So. California
Buyer's Agent
Kevin Pollock
HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty
List Price
$1,599,000
Sold Price
$1,585,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-0.88%
Views
200
Current Estimated Value
$1,520,428

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$64,572
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.95%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 4, 2012
Sold by
Gazelle Gail
Bought by
Uslander Mark L and Uslander Gretchen

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 2003
Sold by
Brown Dee
Bought by
Brown Dee

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 13, 2003
Sold by
Brown Dee
Bought by
Brown Dee

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
5.89%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 10, 2000
Sold by
Dee Brown
Bought by
Brown Dee and Dee Brown Declaration Of Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 19, 1998
Sold by
Jones James M and Jones Joanne B
Bought by
Brown Dee

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
6.91%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 20, 1998
Sold by
D Leona Mercer Vennard Inter Vivos Tr and Vennard Leona Mercer
Bought by
Jones James M and Jones Joanne B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
6.91%
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
Reynolds Family Trust $1,585,000 California Best Title
Uslander Mark L $460,000 None Available
Brown Dee -- --
Brown Dee -- Southland Title Corporation
Brown Dee -- --
Brown Dee $290,000 --
Jones James M $245,000 Lawyers Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Brown Dee $120,000
Previous Owner Brown Dee $150,000
Previous Owner Jones James M $196,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/21/2025 02/21/25 Sold $1,585,000 +0.4% $873 / Sq Ft
01/18/2025 01/18/25 Pending -- -- --
01/04/2025 01/04/25 Price Changed $1,579,000 -1.3% $870 / Sq Ft
10/16/2024 10/16/24 For Sale $1,599,000 -- $881 / 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 $8,447 $919,815 $704,699 $215,116
2024 $8,447 $830,000 $690,881 $139,119
2023 $5,457 $544,455 $421,570 $122,885
2022 $5,353 $533,780 $413,304 $120,476
2021 $5,249 $523,314 $405,200 $118,114
2020 $5,194 $517,949 $401,046 $116,903
2019 $5,104 $507,794 $393,183 $114,611
2018 $5,004 $497,838 $385,474 $112,364
2017 $4,904 $488,077 $377,916 $110,161
2016 $4,811 $478,507 $370,506 $108,001
2015 $4,739 $471,320 $364,941 $106,379
2014 $4,647 $462,088 $357,792 $104,296
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PW24210888

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 930-764-70