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Sold for $1,399,000
  • Listed by: Rainbow Realty • Alice Lin • Contact: 949-770-9626
    Bought with: Rainbow Realty
    $1,399,000

    5157 Avenida Despacio, Laguna Woods, CA 92637

    3beds
    1,727sqft
    Condominium
    Built in 1973
    -- sqft lot
    $1,413,500 Zestimate®
    $810/sqft
    $4,609 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,413,500

    $1.30M - $1.53M

    $4,609/mo

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    What's special

    Beautiful brick courtyardBright villa serena homeLarge walk-in closetIntricate backsplashUpgraded quartz countertopsElegant off-white cabinetrySmooth ceilings
    Welcome home! This lovely, bright Villa Serena home (3BDR/2BA) is the most popular model in prestigious Gate 11 and boasts a flowing, functional, and open floorplan that affords privacy, natural lighting, and greenery soothing to the eyes throughout from each room. As you enter through the front gate, you will see a beautiful brick courtyard tastefully landscaped with diverse flowers and mature plants. The back of the home has a spacious patio, accessed through sliding doors from the living, dining, and master bedrooms. What a perfect outdoor environment to entertain family and friends or enjoy your morning coffee! The kitchen window overlooks the front courtyard and thus gets natural light inside while providing you with a peaceful view of the neighborhood outside. The kitchen boasts upgraded quartz countertops, an updated stainless steel range hood, intricate backsplash, elegant off-white cabinetry, newer recessed lighting and appliances. The living room is expansive with a wood-burning fireplace and built-in bookcase. The master bedroom is larger than most others with its expanded addition, including a large private sitting area; large walk-in closet; an-suite bathroom with double sinks; large walk-in shower; and its location maximizes peace and quiet. The second bedroom has new window treatments, large mirrored sliding doors with closet space and convenient proximity to the second bathroom. The third bedroom has been converted into an office that looks out to the natural, green, landscaped courtyard and also has direct access to the laundry room and garage. With a central air/heating system, this lovely home also has double-paned windows/sliding doors, skylights, smooth ceilings, and a separate laundry room with washer/dryer. In 2023, the home was repainted throughout and luxury, modern, waterproof vinyl flooring was installed in most of the home. Located in the gated community of Laguna Woods Village—the premier, age 55+ active community in Orange County—this home is conveniently located with proximity to the Irvine Spectrum, Laguna Beach among other towns and offers many wonderful amenities such as a 27-hole golf course, tennis courts, separate pickleball courts, 5 swimming pools, 3 fitness centers, RV storage, garden center, and 7 clubhouses, including Clubhouse 4 that offers amazing classes in art, ceramics, wood shop, jewelry-making, and sewing, and much more. This updated, well-appointed, and well-maintained home won’t last long!

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    Listed by:

    Alice Lin DRE #01914313 949-887-0856,

    Rainbow Realty

    Bought with:

    Martha Surbida, DRE #01863980

    Rainbow Realty

    Ray Chen, DRE #02162618

    Rainbow Realty

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC26001021MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bedrooms: 3
    Rooms
    • Room types: Bedroom, Other, Dining Room
    Bedroom
    • Features: All Bedrooms Down
    Bathroom
    • Features: Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures
    Kitchen
    • Features: Quartz Counters
    Other
    • Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
    Heating
    • Central
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater
    • Laundry: In Garage
    Features
    • Crown Molding, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Down, Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
    • Windows: Blinds, Screens, Skylight(s), Shutters
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Living Room
    • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,727 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Door-Single, Garage
    • Attached garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 1
    • Entry location: 1
    • Pool features: Community, Association
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Neighborhood
    Details
    • Parcel number: 93279157
    • Special conditions: Standard,Trust
    • Horse amenities: Riding Trail

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Condo
    • Property subtype: Condominium
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1973

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Cable Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Curbs, Golf, Gutter(s), Horse Trails, Stable(s), Sidewalks, Pool
    • Senior community: Yes
    • Subdivision: Leisure World (Lw)
    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • Amenities included: Call for Rules, Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Golf Course, Horse Trails, Hot Water, Maintenance Front Yard, Pickleball, Pool, Pet Restrictions, RV Parking, Guard, Security, Tennis Court(s), Trash, Cable TV
    • Services included: Pest Control, Sewer
    • HOA fee: $910 monthly
    • HOA name: VMS
    • HOA phone: 949-597-4600
    Location
    • Region: Laguna Woods

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $810/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $1,113,228
    • Annual tax amount: $11,370
    • Date on market: 1/16/2026
    • Cumulative days on market: 4 days
    • Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    3/30/2026Sold$1,399,000$810/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #OC26001021 Report a problem
    2/5/2026Pending sale$1,399,000$810/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #OC26001021 Report a problem
    1/22/2026Contingent$1,399,000$810/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #OC26001021 Report a problem
    1/16/2026Listed for sale$1,399,000+30.7%$810/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #OC26001021 Report a problem
    6/22/2023Sold$1,070,000+114%$620/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    5/17/2011Sold$500,000+75.4%$290/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    10/14/1997Sold$285,000$165/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$11,370 +1.2%$1,113,228 +2%
    2024$11,236 +3.1%$1,091,400 +73%
    2023$10,900 +73.3%$631,030 +2%
    2022$6,290 +2.1%$618,657 +2%
    2021$6,164 +0.9%$606,527 +1%
    2020$6,108 $600,308 +2%
    2019$6,108 +2.1%$588,538 +2%
    2018$5,985 +4%$576,999 +2%
    2017$5,753 $565,686 +2%
    2016$5,753 +1.7%$554,595 +1.5%
    2015$5,657 +4.7%$546,467 +4.6%
    2014$5,404 $522,561 +2.5%
    2013-- $510,000 +2%
    2012-- $500,000 +42.7%
    2011-- $350,485 +0.8%
    2010-- $347,866 -0.2%
    2009-- $348,694 +2%
    2008-- $341,857 +2%
    2007-- $335,154 +2%
    2006-- $328,583 +2%
    2005-- $322,141 +2%
    2004-- $315,825 +1.9%
    2003-- $310,037 +2%
    2002-- $303,958
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 92637

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