NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5539 Via la Mesa Unit B Laguna Woods, CA 92637

Estimated Value: $969,000 - $1,060,199

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,643 Sq Ft
$816/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold June 05, 2024

Last sale price $960,000 $584 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,119/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • 24-Hour Security
  • No Units Above
  • Fitness Center
  • Lap Pool
  • Senior Community

About This Home

As of June 2024

This elegant single level home is conveniently located in a unique area of gate 9 in the senior community of LAGUNA WOODS with incredible amenities. This beautifully remodeled Villa Francesca is very warm and inviting with a stunning 1643 sqft of living space, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, separate living and family room, and one car attached garage.  This gorgeous home is upgraded with leaded glass door entry, beautiful hardwood flooring, crown molding and baseboards, ceiling fans, plantation shutters and four paneled doors. Big living room with high ceiling and skylights, opens to a private and peaceful back patio with open green space. Family room/bonus room with great windows overlooking the spacious front patio that brings in plenty of natural lights. Kitchen with large skylights has been remodeled with granite countertops and beautiful custom white cabinets, double sink, water purifying and pantry with pull out shelves adjacent to a great dining room. Two big master suites with  tastefully upgraded bathrooms, walking shower in one and jetted tub with grab bar in the other and lots of closet space. Both bedrooms overlook a private back patio with a green belt.Front enclosed patio with pavers is filled with sunshine and great for entertaining or just relaxing with your morning coffee. One car attached garage with plenty of storage space and laundry hookup, extended driveway can accommodate extra parking space. A quiet  area of Laguna woods close to the gate but far from traffic and noise, also close proximity to Laguna Beach and beautiful hiking trails, restaurants and shops. Enjoy all the amenities that this great community has to offer including 2 golf courses, 7 clubhouses, 5 swimming pools, spas, gym, tennis courts, pickleball courts, lawn bowling, many social clubs, a performing arts theater, One of a kind home  and location that you don't want to miss.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Goly Kohanteb

First Team Real Estate Brokerage Phone: 949-292-3727 License #00953901 Listed on: 01/19/2024

First Team Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Rick Newsom

Laguna Premier Realty Inc. License #00892932

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,980

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • No Units Above
  • No Units Located Below
  • Two or More Common Walls
  • Block Wall Fence

HOA Fees

  • $816 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Turnkey
  • Planned Development
  • Tile Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,643 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Entryway
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • L-Shaped Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Views of Woods

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Stone Bathroom Countertops
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Home Security

Accessible Home Design

  • Grab Bar In Bathroom
  • Doors swing in
  • No Interior Steps

Pool

  • Lap Pool
  • In Ground Pool
  • Exercise
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Open Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Water Purifier
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 3
  • Tax Tract Number 7934
  • Assessor Parcel Number 93076472
  • $16 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

  • Senior Community
  • Front Yard Maintenance
  • 13,413 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
  • Bocce Ball Court
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Horse Trails
  • Hiking Trails

Pet Policy

  • Pet Restriction

Security

  • 24-Hour Security
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,980

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$816 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Security: 24 Hour Security, Gated with Attendant, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Gated with Guard, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Leisure World (LW)
  • View: Yes
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 93076472
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1643.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, Open Floorplan
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: street
  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls, No One Above, No One Below
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Accessibility Features: Doors - Swing In, Grab Bars In Bathroom(s), No Interior Steps
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Eating Area: Dining Ell
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 584.30
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Entry, Family Room, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom
  • Spa Features: Association
  • Window Features: Plantation Shutters
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Shower In Tub, Granite Counters, Jetted Tub, Main Floor Full Bath, Stone Counters, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Patio Open, Porch
  • Pool Features: Association, Exercise Pool, In Ground, Lap
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Tile
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Utilities: Water Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Purifier
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • 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), Bocce Ball Court, Hiking Trails, Horse Trails, Gym/Ex Room, Clubhouse, Billiard Room, Card Room, Banquet Facilities, Meeting Room, Cable TV, Maintenance Grounds, Trash, Water, Pet Rules, Guard, Security, Maintenance Front Yard
  • Association Fee: 816.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Third Mutual
  • Phone: 949-597-4600
  • Senior Community: Yes
  • Common Interest: Planned Development
  • Community Features: Golf, Gutters, Horse Trails, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Association Management: VMS

Schools

  • School District: Saddleback Valley Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Level with Street, Level
  • Latitude Manual: 33.60138300

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units In Community: 13413
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 626.49
  • Tax Lot: 3
  • Tax Tract Number: 7934
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 16.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 2024
Sold by
Roxanne S Cherry Revocable Living Trust and Cherry Roxanne S
Bought by
Lipsky-Zabak Trust and Lipsky
Total Days on Market
12
Current Estimated Value
$1,023,050

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 3, 2018
Sold by
Liv Cherry Roxanne S
Bought by
Liv Cherry Roxanne S and Roxanne S Cherry Revocable Living Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Interest Rate
4.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 26, 2017
Sold by
Cherry Roxanne S
Bought by
Cherry Roxanne S and Roxanne S Cherry Revocable Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 8, 2016
Sold by
Cherry Michael
Bought by
Cherry Roxanne S

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 28, 2013
Sold by
Cherry Barbara
Bought by
Cherry Barbara and Cherry Michael

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 22, 2009
Sold by
Mann William R and Mann Judith M
Bought by
Cherry Barbara

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
5.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 22, 2005
Sold by
Coppola Rosalie M
Bought by
Mann William R and Mann Judith M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$109,250
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 9, 2002
Sold by
Pellegrini Mario P and Pellegrini Eileen A
Bought by
Coppola Alfred J and Coppola Rosalie M

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 4, 2000
Sold by
Herzer Jon Todd and Herzer David Taylor
Bought by
Pellegrini Mario P and Pellegrini Eileen A
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
Lipsky-Zabak Trust $960,000 Western Resources Title
Liv Cherry Roxanne S -- None Available
Cherry Roxanne S -- None Available
Cherry Roxanne S -- None Available
Cherry Barbara -- None Available
Cherry Barbara $550,000 Western Resources Title Co
Mann William R $515,000 Stewart Title Irvine
Coppola Alfred J $340,000 American Title
Pellegrini Mario P $225,000 North American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Cherry Roxanne S $225,000
Previous Owner Cherry Barbara $150,000
Previous Owner Cherry Barbara $150,000
Previous Owner Mann William R $347,009
Previous Owner Mann William R $109,250
Previous Owner Mann William R $380,000
Previous Owner Pellegrini Mario P $100,000
Previous Owner Pellegrini Mario P $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/05/2024 06/05/24 Sold $960,000 +3.8% $584 / Sq Ft
01/31/2024 01/31/24 Pending -- -- --
01/19/2024 01/19/24 For Sale $925,000 0.0% $563 / Sq Ft
12/20/2017 12/20/17 Rented $2,900 0.0% --
12/05/2017 12/05/17 Under Contract -- -- --
11/14/2017 11/14/17 For Rent $2,900 0.0% --
12/17/2016 12/17/16 Rented $2,900 0.0% --
11/29/2016 11/29/16 For Rent $2,900 -- --
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 $6,980 $685,572 $507,936 $177,636
2023 $6,820 $672,130 $497,977 $174,153
2022 $6,692 $658,951 $488,212 $170,739
2021 $6,564 $646,031 $478,639 $167,392
2020 $6,497 $639,407 $473,731 $165,676
2019 $6,385 $626,870 $464,442 $162,428
2018 $6,262 $614,579 $455,335 $159,244
2017 $6,139 $602,529 $446,407 $156,122
2016 $6,044 $599,723 $444,328 $155,395
2015 $5,953 $590,715 $437,654 $153,061
2014 $5,545 $550,267 $401,998 $148,269
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC24010128

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 930-764-72