$1,100,000
SOLD JAN 11, 2017

5559 Via Portora Unit A Laguna Woods, CA 92637

2 Beds
2 Baths
3,000 Sq Ft
$620/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$367 Per Sq Ft

18% Below List Price

69 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Fitness Center
  • Heated Pool
  • Community Stables
  • 24-Hour Security
  • No Units Above

About This Home

As of April 2024

Laguna Woods 55+ Luxury Living with panoramic view! Must see this gorgeous Grand Finale 110 custom remodel, approx 3,000 sf one level, no interior steps! Gourmet eat-in kitchen has gas cooktop, granite countertops, center island with storage, farmhouse sink and Sub-Zero built-in refrigerator. Dramatic high ceilings, stacked-stone floor-to-ceiling gas fireplace showcase a spacious formal living room. Large formal dining room can accommodate large gatherings. Multiple skylights allow natural light throughout this open floorplan. Expansive master suite has two walk-in closets, large master bathroom with separate roomy stall shower and sunken tub, dual sinks and vanities. Second bedroom is the size of another master and has an added beautifully appointed den with its own separate entrance option. Beautiful slate and laminate flooring throughout, central air conditioning and heating. Convenient indoor laundry room has storage and leads to over-sized 2-car attached garage with built-in cabinets. Located near Gate 9, guard-gated, resort-style Laguna Woods has over 250 clubs, 5 swimming pools, 2 pro golf courses in prime area of Orange County and minutes away from Pacific ocean!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Debbie Newsome

First Team Real Estate License #01723009 Listed on: 09/29/2016

First Team Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Doug Ward

Regency Real Estate Brokers License #00865865

Regency Real Estate Brokers

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,729

Year Built

  • Built in 1980 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • No Units Above
  • No Units Located Below
  • 1 Common Wall
  • Split Rail Fence
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Sprinklers Throughout Yard
  • Lawn

HOA Fees

  • $620 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Permit Required

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • City Lights
  • Woods
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Additions or Alterations
  • Planned Development
  • Slab Foundation
  • Tar and Gravel Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,000 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Crown Molding
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Window Screens
  • Double Door Entry
  • Sliding Doors
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Den
  • Storage

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Double Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Double Master Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Mirrored Closets Doors
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Gas And Electric Dryer Hookup

Home Security

Accessible Home Design

  • No Interior Steps

Pool

  • Heated Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed patio or porch
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 220 Volts in Garage
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 4
  • Tax Tract Number 10641
  • Assessor Parcel Number 93799031

Community Details

Overview

  • Senior Community
  • Maintained Community
  • Foothills
  • Greenbelt

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
  • Community Stables

Pet Policy

  • Pet Restriction

Security

  • 24-Hour Security
  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,729

Year Built

Built in 1980 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$620 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: 24 Hour Security, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Gated Community, Gated with Guard, Guarded, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Leisure World (LW)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Property Condition: Additions/Alterations, Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 93799031
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 3000.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Storage
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: 1 Common Wall, No One Above, No One Below
  • Flooring: Laminate, Carpet, Stone
  • Accessibility Features: No Interior Steps
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Door Features: Double Door Entry, Mirror Closet Door(s), Sliding Doors
  • Eating Area: Area, In Kitchen
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Gas
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 366.67
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Den, Entry, Family Room, Formal Entry, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Master Suite, Separate Family Room, Two Masters, Walk-In Closet
  • Spa Features: Association
  • Window Features: Screens, Skylight(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island, Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • View: City Lights, Neighborhood, Panoramic, Trees/Woods
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Split Rail, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed
  • Pool Features: Association, Community, Heated
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Tar/Gravel
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Number Remotes: 1
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Concrete, Garage, Direct Garage Access, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Permit Required
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Garage, Electricity - On Property
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Inside
  • 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, Gym/Ex Room, Clubhouse, Billiard Room, Card Room, Banquet Facilities, Meeting Room, Cable TV, Maintenance Grounds, Dues Paid Monthly, Pet Rules, Call for Rules, Management, Guard, Security
  • Association Fee: 620.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Senior Community: Yes
  • Community Features: Curbs, Foothills, Golf, Gutters, Stable(s), Sidewalks, Storm Drains, Street Lights

Schools

  • School District: Saddleback Valley Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Greenbelt, Landscaped, Lawn, Level with Street, Planned Unit Development, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers On Side

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 626.49
  • Tax Lot: 4
  • Tax Tract Number: 10641

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 25, 2024
Closed on
Mar 18, 2024
Sold by
Joseph B Harrison Trust and Harrison Joseph B
Bought by
Berger Family Trust and Berger
Seller's Agent
Doug Ward
Regency Real Estate Brokers
Buyer's Agent
Kevin Pollock
HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty
List Price
$1,985,000
Sold Price
$1,900,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$85,000
-4.28%
Views
126
Current Estimated Value
$1,935,688

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$35,688
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.34%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 4, 2023
Sold by
Joseph B Harrison Trust
Bought by
Joseph B Harrison Trust and Harrison

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 29, 2016
Closed on
Dec 8, 2016
Sold by
Leek Boreham Helen
Bought by
Harrison Joseph B and The Joseph B Harrison Trust
Seller's Agent
Debbie Newsome
First Team Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Doug Ward
Regency Real Estate Brokers
List Price
$1,345,000
Sold Price
$1,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$245,000
-18.22%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.65%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2011
Sold by
Maynard Dennis A
Bought by
Leek Boreham Helen and The Helen Leek Boreham Residuary Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$682,500
Interest Rate
4.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 2010
Sold by
Shapiro Gail G
Bought by
Maynard Dennis A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$202,500
Interest Rate
5.03%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 6, 2004
Sold by
Estate Of Elmer A Olson
Bought by
Maynard Dennis A and Shapiro Gail G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$596,250
Interest Rate
3.58%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 10, 2003
Sold by
Olson Elmer A
Bought by
Olson Elmer A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$295,500
Interest Rate
5.5%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 26, 2002
Sold by
Olson Elmer A
Bought by
Olson Elmer A and Olson Family Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
7.17%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,900,000 Orange Coast Title Company
Grant Deed -- Orange Coast Title Company
Grant Deed $1,100,000 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $975,000 North American Title Co
Grant Deed -- None Available
Grant Deed $795,000 North American Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Ins
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Ins
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $552,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $585,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $682,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $202,500 Seller Take Back
Previous Owner $596,250 Negative Amortization
Previous Owner $294,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $295,500 No Value Available
Previous Owner $300,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/19/2024 04/19/24 Sold $1,900,000 -4.3% $688 / Sq Ft
02/16/2024 02/16/24 For Sale $1,985,000 +4.5% $719 / Sq Ft
02/12/2024 02/12/24 Off Market $1,900,000 -- --
01/25/2024 01/25/24 For Sale $1,985,000 +80.5% $719 / Sq Ft
01/11/2017 01/11/17 Sold $1,100,000 -8.3% $367 / Sq Ft
12/07/2016 12/07/16 Pending -- -- --
11/14/2016 11/14/16 Price Changed $1,200,000 -5.9% $400 / Sq Ft
10/13/2016 10/13/16 Price Changed $1,275,000 -5.2% $425 / Sq Ft
09/29/2016 09/29/16 For Sale $1,345,000 -- $448 / 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
2024 $12,729 $1,251,610 $935,025 $316,585
2023 $12,438 $1,227,069 $916,691 $310,378
2022 $12,205 $1,203,009 $898,716 $304,293
2021 $11,971 $1,179,421 $881,094 $298,327
2020 $11,848 $1,167,328 $872,059 $295,269
2019 $11,574 $1,144,440 $854,960 $289,480
2018 $9,782 $961,000 $702,672 $258,328
2017 $9,782 $961,000 $702,672 $258,328
2016 $9,719 $961,000 $702,672 $258,328
2015 $9,100 $900,000 $641,672 $258,328
2014 $9,105 $900,000 $641,672 $258,328
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC16713805

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 937-990-31