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243 Calle Aragon Unit G
D Composite 43.89
Why this score? — see what drove the D grade

The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

  • ARV discount +12.8/15.0
  • Appreciation +7.9/10.0
  • Schools +5.6/10.0
  • Rent growth +4.2/5.0
  • 1% rule +3.7/10.0
  • Livability +3.6/5.0
  • Cash flow +3.5/30.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • DSCR +0.0/10.0

$335,000

243 Calle Aragon Unit G · Laguna Woods, CA 92637
2 bd · 1.0 ba · 940 sqft · Condo · 128 Days on market
Built 1965 $356/sqft · 12% below area Est $380k · 12% under $1000/mo HOA · 34% of rent

🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

Great 2 bed 1 bath unit. Location is near all the amneties that the area offers. Tastefully updated ready to move in. Enjoy the many activities that this area has to offer. Laguna Woods 55+ senior community has to offer, 7 clubhouses, 5 pools, 3 golf courses, 2 fitness centers and much more

Key facts

  • 3 golf courses
  • 2 fitness centers
  • 7 clubhouses

Tags

7 CLUBHOUSES5 POOLS3 GOLF COURSES2 FITNESS CENTERS

Neighborhood map

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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 2-bed/1.0-bath condo listed at $335k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $-1k ($-12k/yr) — negative.
  • To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $189k (43.7% below list).
  • To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $292k (12.9% below list).
  • Recommended offer: $189k (43.7% below list) — sets the bar for cash-flow.

Location & tenants

  • Location reads 72/100 on livability (#200 in CA) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: crime A+, commute A+; Watch: amenities D+, cost of living F, health & safety F.
  • Saddleback Valley Unified (suburban): math 51% / reading 73% proficiency, ranked #67 of 517 in CA (top 13%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease.
  • Zoned schools: San Joaquin Elementary (247 students, 76% FRL); La Paz Intermediate (706 students, 38% FRL); Laguna Hills High (math 39% / reading 72%, grade C, #246 of 1,170 statewide, top 21%, 1,434 students, 53% FRL) — zoned schools average 56% FRL vs 22% district-wide (34 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+6.8%/yr); 190 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 26d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 40% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; 6,974 units permitted in Orange County in 2024 (3,839 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • At $2,916/mo this rent would consume 59% of the median local household income ($59k/yr) (locally 1572% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.

Forward outlook

  • In year one you build about $22k of equity ($2k loan paydown + $20k appreciation (5.9% local appreciation)).
  • Orange County population projected at +14% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.
  • By year 2, paydown + projected appreciation supports a ~$35k cash-out refi (75% LTV) — recoverable capital for the next deal without selling this one.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 128 days — a 12% lower offer ($295k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 7 sale attempts since 9y ago with the ask held roughly flat each time — persistent listings suggest the price (not the market) is what's stuck; bring a comps-based counter.
  • Current owner paid $235k; 43% above their basis — modest negotiation headroom, anchor on the comps not their cost.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: HOA is 34% of rent.
Recommended offer $188,664 (43.7% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. What do current leases actually rent for vs. the listed asking? Can we see a recent rent roll and the last 12 months of T-12 income?
  2. It's been on market 128 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 44% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  3. Built in 1965 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  4. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
  5. Any open or pending special assessments — roof, HVAC, plumbing, elevator, façade? What's the per-unit balance and payoff schedule, and is the seller paying it off at close or rolling it to the buyer?
  6. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  7. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  8. The area grade is low — what's the realistic commute time and amenity access for the typical tenant pool here? Any planned neighborhood developments (good or bad) we should know about?
  9. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
  10. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
  11. How much new apartment / multifamily construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply (>2% of stock underway) typically softens rents 12–24 months out; light construction supports rent growth.

Investment metrics

1% rule
0.87%
Cap rate
2.67%
Cash-on-cash
-12.94%
DSCR
0.42
GRM
9.6

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$380,080
List price
$335,000
Delta
-11.86%
Verdict
UNDERPRICED
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi

Projected returns pro-forma

5.88% appreciation · 6.79% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
6.5%
Equity multiple
1.45×
Total profit
$42,207
Equity at exit
$208,140
10-year hold
IRR
10.2%
Equity multiple
3.17×
Total profit
$203,828
Equity at exit
$375,351

Cash invested: $93,800 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (STATE)
18 Strongly Tenant-Friendly
State California
18 Strongly Tenant-Friendly · D+13
County
— inherits STATE
City
— inherits STATE
AB1482 statewide rent cap (10% + CPI). Cities (SF/LA/Berkeley) layer stricter rules. Just-cause statewide.

ZIP-level market 92637

Home prices YoY
3.4%
Rents YoY
6.8%
Active inventory
190
Price-to-rent
9.6×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$2,916 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$1,757
Tax est. 1.5%
$419 /mo · $5,025/yr
Insurance
$140
HOA
$1,000
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$612
Net cashflow
$-1,011

Break-even live

Break-even rent $4,196
Max offer price $188,664
Occupancy floor

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $-780 -5% $-896 +0% $-1,011 +5% $-1,127 +10% $-1,243
Rent -10% $-1,242 -5% $-1,126 +0% $-1,011 +5% $-896 +10% $-781
Rate -1.0pp $-843 -0.5pp $-926 base $-1,011 +0.5pp $-1,098 +1.0pp $-1,186

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

Down payment
$83,750
Closing costs
$10,050
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 40 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
2014 Via Mariposa W Unit A Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1040 $2,850 $2.74 45d 1 0.13mi
956 Calle Aragon Unit C Laguna Woods, CA 1.0 1.0 675 $2,700 $4.00 45d 1 0.18mi
8 Via Castilla Unit S Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1000 $3,000 $3.00 45d 1 0.21mi
8 Via Castilla Unit N Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1040 $3,250 $3.12 26d 1 0.21mi
8 Via Castilla Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1000 $3,250 $3.25 45d 1 0.21mi
8 Via Castilla Unit T Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1040 $2,650 $2.55 7d 1 0.21mi
281 Avenida Carmel Unit 0Q Laguna Woods, CA 1.0 1.0 770 $2,300 $2.99 45d 1 0.24mi
21 Avenida Castilla Unit D Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 940 $3,200 $3.40 20d 1 0.29mi
2049 Via Mariposa E Unit H Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 1.0 866 $2,900 $3.35 45d 1 0.34mi
24299 Paseo De Valencia Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1347 $3,770 $2.80 23d 7 0.34mi
2210 Via Mariposa E Unit D Laguna Woods, CA 1.0 1.0 580 $2,000 $3.45 23d 1 0.34mi
2324 Via Puerta Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1009 $2,800 $2.78 45d 1 0.35mi
29 Calle Aragon Unit Q Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1040 $3,100 $2.98 45d 1 0.35mi
59 Calle Cadiz Unit B Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1070 $3,500 $3.27 45d 1 0.42mi
53 Calle Aragon Unit O Laguna Woods, CA 1.0 1.0 770 $2,200 $2.86 14d 1 0.43mi
2269 Via Puerta Unit N Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1057 $2,700 $2.55 20d 1 0.44mi
254 Calle Aragon Unit D Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1009 $3,000 $2.97 19d 1 0.44mi
2293 Via Puerta Unit O Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1057 $3,100 $2.93 20d 1 0.45mi
57 Calle Cadiz Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1040 $2,800 $2.69 45d 1 0.48mi
57 Calle Cadiz Unit N Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1040 $2,900 $2.79 4d 1 0.48mi
46 Calle Aragon Unit R Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1040 $2,800 $2.69 20d 1 0.51mi
2238 Via Puerta Unit B Laguna Woods, CA 1.0 1.0 679 $2,350 $3.46 45d 1 0.55mi
479 Calle Cadiz Unit B Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1050 $3,300 $3.14 19d 1 0.58mi
479 Calle Cadiz Unit B Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1050 $3,300 $3.14 0d 1 0.58mi
74 Calle Aragon Unit A Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 1.0 950 $2,700 $2.84 26d 1 0.58mi
477 Calle Cadiz Unit A Laguna Woods, CA 1.0 1.0 770 $2,500 $3.25 26d 1 0.60mi
92 Calle Aragon Unit R Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1009 $2,650 $2.63 20d 1 0.67mi
494 Calle Cadiz Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1000 $3,900 $3.90 45d 1 0.67mi
132 Avenida Majorca Unit B Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 1.0 995 $2,400 $2.41 8d 1 0.80mi
107 Via Estrada Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1040 $2,700 $2.60 26d 1 0.83mi
3048 Via Serena S Unit P Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1009 $3,000 $2.97 0d 1 0.83mi
3037 Via Vis Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1000 $2,600 $2.60 20d 1 0.85mi
23333 Ridge Route Dr Lake Forest, CA 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 892 $3,100 $3.47 4d 9 0.86mi
224 Avenida Majorca Unit B Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1009 $2,600 $2.58 45d 1 0.87mi
3117 Via Serena S Unit D Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 989 $4,000 $4.04 0d 1 0.90mi
3054 Via Serena S Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 950 $3,500 $3.68 45d 1 0.93mi
754 Avenida Majorca Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 953 $3,350 $3.52 45d 1 0.97mi
715 Avenida Majorca Unit O Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1040 $2,750 $2.64 5d 1 0.98mi
170 Avenida Majorca Unit D Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 1.0 1000 $2,500 $2.50 26d 1 1.00mi
599 Avenida Majorca Unit A Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 1.0 950 $3,200 $3.37 45d 1 1.00mi

HOA detail condo

Monthly dues
$1,000 · $12,000/yr
Likely covers
poolgym
Assessments
None detected in remarks — confirm with the listing agent.

Listing history 23 events

  1. 2026-06-21
    days on market $335,000 Active 128 DOM
  2. 2026-06-18
    days on market $335,000 Active 125 DOM
  3. 2026-06-17
    days on market $335,000 Active 124 DOM
  4. 2026-06-16
    days on market $335,000 Active 123 DOM
  5. 2026-06-15
    days on market $335,000 Active 122 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    days on market $335,000 Active 120 DOM
  7. 2026-06-13
    statusdays on market $335,000 Active 119 DOM
  8. 2026-03-03
    price $335,000 291-char remark
    Show marketing remark (291 chars)

    Great 2 bed 1 bath unit. Location is near all the amneties that the area offers. Tastefully updated ready to move in. Enjoy the many activities that this area has to offer. Laguna Woods 55+ senior community has to offer, 7 clubhouses, 5 pools, 3 golf courses, 2 fitness centers and much more

  9. 2026-01-22
    listed $350,000 Active 291-char remark
    Show marketing remark (291 chars)

    Great 2 bed 1 bath unit. Location is near all the amneties that the area offers. Tastefully updated ready to move in. Enjoy the many activities that this area has to offer. Laguna Woods 55+ senior community has to offer, 7 clubhouses, 5 pools, 3 golf courses, 2 fitness centers and much more

  10. 2025-07-25
    price $3,500
  11. 2025-07-21
    price $3,750
  12. 2025-07-21
    listed $3,000
  13. 2023-01-31
    soldstatus $235,000 Closed Sale 1281-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1281 chars)

    WELCOME HOME TO THE HIGHLY DESIRABLE LAGUNA WOODS 55 YEARS YOUNG AND PLUS SENIOR COMMUNITY! THIS SINGLE LEVEL COTTAGE STYLE BARCELONA MODEL, HAS NO UNIT UPSTAIRS (TWO COMMON WALLS). LOOKS AND FEELS LIKE A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE! ENJOY LIVING NEAR 24 HR SECURITY GUARD ENTRANCE, WITH YOUR VERY OWN PATIO COURTYARD. DOUBLE DOORS WILL GREET YOU INTO A SPACIOUS OPEN FLOOR PLAN FROM LIVING-DINING ROOM INTO KITCHEN AND YOUR VERY OWN ATRIUM GIVING OFF TONS OF NATURAL LIGHT! DUAL PANE WINDOWS, UPGRADED WALK-IN SHOWER, BOTH BEDROOMS ARE SPACIOUS AND OFFER PLENTY CLOSET SPACE. SECOND BEDROOM FACES OTHER SIDE OF SUNLIT ATRIUM. LAGUNA WOODS VILLAGE FEATURES TWO CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF COURSES, TENNIS, POOLS, HORSE STABLES, ACHERY, BOCCE, POPULAR PICKLEBALL, FITNESS & GARDEN CENTERS, COMPUTER LABS, WOOD WORKING SHOP, ART STUDIO, LIBRARY, OVER 200 CLUBS TO ENJOY! FREE BUS SERVICE WITHIN COMMUNITY. LAGUNA BEACH ONLY 8 MILES AWAY, NEAR HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL OFFICES, SHOPPING, RESTAURANTS. MONTHLY HOA DUES INCLUDES WATER, TRASH, BASIC CABLE, AND BUILDING MAINTENANCE. THIS UNIT IS PERFECT FOR YOU TO MAKE IT YOUR OWN STYLE AND MAKE IT SHINE! ENJOY SOUTH O. C. MOST AFFORDABLE LIVING! P. S. DON'T FORGET ABOUT . .. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! NEAR 5, 405 FWYS & 73 TOLL ROAD.

  14. 2022-10-25
    status Pending Sale 1281-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1281 chars)

    WELCOME HOME TO THE HIGHLY DESIRABLE LAGUNA WOODS 55 YEARS YOUNG AND PLUS SENIOR COMMUNITY! THIS SINGLE LEVEL COTTAGE STYLE BARCELONA MODEL, HAS NO UNIT UPSTAIRS (TWO COMMON WALLS). LOOKS AND FEELS LIKE A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE! ENJOY LIVING NEAR 24 HR SECURITY GUARD ENTRANCE, WITH YOUR VERY OWN PATIO COURTYARD. DOUBLE DOORS WILL GREET YOU INTO A SPACIOUS OPEN FLOOR PLAN FROM LIVING-DINING ROOM INTO KITCHEN AND YOUR VERY OWN ATRIUM GIVING OFF TONS OF NATURAL LIGHT! DUAL PANE WINDOWS, UPGRADED WALK-IN SHOWER, BOTH BEDROOMS ARE SPACIOUS AND OFFER PLENTY CLOSET SPACE. SECOND BEDROOM FACES OTHER SIDE OF SUNLIT ATRIUM. LAGUNA WOODS VILLAGE FEATURES TWO CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF COURSES, TENNIS, POOLS, HORSE STABLES, ACHERY, BOCCE, POPULAR PICKLEBALL, FITNESS & GARDEN CENTERS, COMPUTER LABS, WOOD WORKING SHOP, ART STUDIO, LIBRARY, OVER 200 CLUBS TO ENJOY! FREE BUS SERVICE WITHIN COMMUNITY. LAGUNA BEACH ONLY 8 MILES AWAY, NEAR HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL OFFICES, SHOPPING, RESTAURANTS. MONTHLY HOA DUES INCLUDES WATER, TRASH, BASIC CABLE, AND BUILDING MAINTENANCE. THIS UNIT IS PERFECT FOR YOU TO MAKE IT YOUR OWN STYLE AND MAKE IT SHINE! ENJOY SOUTH O. C. MOST AFFORDABLE LIVING! P. S. DON'T FORGET ABOUT . .. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! NEAR 5, 405 FWYS & 73 TOLL ROAD.

  15. 2022-09-30
    status Active Under Contract 1281-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1281 chars)

    WELCOME HOME TO THE HIGHLY DESIRABLE LAGUNA WOODS 55 YEARS YOUNG AND PLUS SENIOR COMMUNITY! THIS SINGLE LEVEL COTTAGE STYLE BARCELONA MODEL, HAS NO UNIT UPSTAIRS (TWO COMMON WALLS). LOOKS AND FEELS LIKE A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE! ENJOY LIVING NEAR 24 HR SECURITY GUARD ENTRANCE, WITH YOUR VERY OWN PATIO COURTYARD. DOUBLE DOORS WILL GREET YOU INTO A SPACIOUS OPEN FLOOR PLAN FROM LIVING-DINING ROOM INTO KITCHEN AND YOUR VERY OWN ATRIUM GIVING OFF TONS OF NATURAL LIGHT! DUAL PANE WINDOWS, UPGRADED WALK-IN SHOWER, BOTH BEDROOMS ARE SPACIOUS AND OFFER PLENTY CLOSET SPACE. SECOND BEDROOM FACES OTHER SIDE OF SUNLIT ATRIUM. LAGUNA WOODS VILLAGE FEATURES TWO CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF COURSES, TENNIS, POOLS, HORSE STABLES, ACHERY, BOCCE, POPULAR PICKLEBALL, FITNESS & GARDEN CENTERS, COMPUTER LABS, WOOD WORKING SHOP, ART STUDIO, LIBRARY, OVER 200 CLUBS TO ENJOY! FREE BUS SERVICE WITHIN COMMUNITY. LAGUNA BEACH ONLY 8 MILES AWAY, NEAR HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL OFFICES, SHOPPING, RESTAURANTS. MONTHLY HOA DUES INCLUDES WATER, TRASH, BASIC CABLE, AND BUILDING MAINTENANCE. THIS UNIT IS PERFECT FOR YOU TO MAKE IT YOUR OWN STYLE AND MAKE IT SHINE! ENJOY SOUTH O. C. MOST AFFORDABLE LIVING! P. S. DON'T FORGET ABOUT . .. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! NEAR 5, 405 FWYS & 73 TOLL ROAD.

  16. 2022-09-27
    status Active 1281-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1281 chars)

    WELCOME HOME TO THE HIGHLY DESIRABLE LAGUNA WOODS 55 YEARS YOUNG AND PLUS SENIOR COMMUNITY! THIS SINGLE LEVEL COTTAGE STYLE BARCELONA MODEL, HAS NO UNIT UPSTAIRS (TWO COMMON WALLS). LOOKS AND FEELS LIKE A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE! ENJOY LIVING NEAR 24 HR SECURITY GUARD ENTRANCE, WITH YOUR VERY OWN PATIO COURTYARD. DOUBLE DOORS WILL GREET YOU INTO A SPACIOUS OPEN FLOOR PLAN FROM LIVING-DINING ROOM INTO KITCHEN AND YOUR VERY OWN ATRIUM GIVING OFF TONS OF NATURAL LIGHT! DUAL PANE WINDOWS, UPGRADED WALK-IN SHOWER, BOTH BEDROOMS ARE SPACIOUS AND OFFER PLENTY CLOSET SPACE. SECOND BEDROOM FACES OTHER SIDE OF SUNLIT ATRIUM. LAGUNA WOODS VILLAGE FEATURES TWO CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF COURSES, TENNIS, POOLS, HORSE STABLES, ACHERY, BOCCE, POPULAR PICKLEBALL, FITNESS & GARDEN CENTERS, COMPUTER LABS, WOOD WORKING SHOP, ART STUDIO, LIBRARY, OVER 200 CLUBS TO ENJOY! FREE BUS SERVICE WITHIN COMMUNITY. LAGUNA BEACH ONLY 8 MILES AWAY, NEAR HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL OFFICES, SHOPPING, RESTAURANTS. MONTHLY HOA DUES INCLUDES WATER, TRASH, BASIC CABLE, AND BUILDING MAINTENANCE. THIS UNIT IS PERFECT FOR YOU TO MAKE IT YOUR OWN STYLE AND MAKE IT SHINE! ENJOY SOUTH O. C. MOST AFFORDABLE LIVING! P. S. DON'T FORGET ABOUT . .. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! NEAR 5, 405 FWYS & 73 TOLL ROAD.

  17. 2022-09-08
    listed $250,000 Active 1281-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1281 chars)

    WELCOME HOME TO THE HIGHLY DESIRABLE LAGUNA WOODS 55 YEARS YOUNG AND PLUS SENIOR COMMUNITY! THIS SINGLE LEVEL COTTAGE STYLE BARCELONA MODEL, HAS NO UNIT UPSTAIRS (TWO COMMON WALLS). LOOKS AND FEELS LIKE A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE! ENJOY LIVING NEAR 24 HR SECURITY GUARD ENTRANCE, WITH YOUR VERY OWN PATIO COURTYARD. DOUBLE DOORS WILL GREET YOU INTO A SPACIOUS OPEN FLOOR PLAN FROM LIVING-DINING ROOM INTO KITCHEN AND YOUR VERY OWN ATRIUM GIVING OFF TONS OF NATURAL LIGHT! DUAL PANE WINDOWS, UPGRADED WALK-IN SHOWER, BOTH BEDROOMS ARE SPACIOUS AND OFFER PLENTY CLOSET SPACE. SECOND BEDROOM FACES OTHER SIDE OF SUNLIT ATRIUM. LAGUNA WOODS VILLAGE FEATURES TWO CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF COURSES, TENNIS, POOLS, HORSE STABLES, ACHERY, BOCCE, POPULAR PICKLEBALL, FITNESS & GARDEN CENTERS, COMPUTER LABS, WOOD WORKING SHOP, ART STUDIO, LIBRARY, OVER 200 CLUBS TO ENJOY! FREE BUS SERVICE WITHIN COMMUNITY. LAGUNA BEACH ONLY 8 MILES AWAY, NEAR HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL OFFICES, SHOPPING, RESTAURANTS. MONTHLY HOA DUES INCLUDES WATER, TRASH, BASIC CABLE, AND BUILDING MAINTENANCE. THIS UNIT IS PERFECT FOR YOU TO MAKE IT YOUR OWN STYLE AND MAKE IT SHINE! ENJOY SOUTH O. C. MOST AFFORDABLE LIVING! P. S. DON'T FORGET ABOUT . .. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! NEAR 5, 405 FWYS & 73 TOLL ROAD.

  18. 2017-11-12
    historical Hold Do Not Show
  19. 2017-10-10
    listed $209,900 Active
  20. 2017-08-31
    historical
  21. 2017-07-14
    price $218,800
  22. 2017-06-21
    price $226,800
  23. 2017-05-20
    listed $232,000 Active

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Climate risk First Street

  • 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 4/10 Moderate 4 d/yr ≥91°F today · 13 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 1/10 Low
  • 🫁 Air quality 4/10 Moderate 4 unhealthy d/yr today · 5 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$34,995
− Mortgage interest
−$18,765
− Property taxes
−$5,025
− Insurance
−$1,675
− Repairs & maintenance
−$2,800
− Management
−$2,800
− HOA
−$12,000
− Depreciation
−$9,745
Taxable loss
−$17,815
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$4,276
After-tax cash flow
$-7,860/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Schools (NCES district)

District
Saddleback Valley Unified
NCES district ID
0633860
Math proficiency
51% ▼ -2.00%
Reading proficiency
73% ▲ 9.00%
Median HH income
$85,577
Composite
56.05/100
National rank
#1185
State rank
#67 of 517 in CA

Livability — Laguna Woods

Score
72/100
State rank
#200
US rank
#6421

Category grades

Amenities D+ Commute A+ Cost of living F Crime A+ Employment C Housing B- Health & safety F User ratings A+

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Laguna Woods, CA
County
Orange County · 3,096,323 people
City population
17,289
Metro
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
Population (ZIP)
17,289
Household income
$59,269
Rent vs Own
28.4% rent · 71.6% own
Severe rent burden
1572.0

Population outlook (Orange County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
3,477,456 people
By 2030
3,613,117 · +3.9%
By 2040
3,835,945 · +10.3%
By 2050
3,968,736 · +14.1%
By 2075
4,097,053 · +17.8%
By 2100
3,903,633 · +12.3%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly White (68%)
Race & ethnicity
White 68% Asian 24% Hispanic / Latino 5% Two or more races 3%
Common ancestry
Romanian 4% Scotch-Irish 4% Lithuanian 3%
Foreign-born
31% · China, South Korea, Canada
Languages at home
72% English-only · Chinese 8% Korean 7% Other Indo-European 3%

Political lean MEDSL · Orange

2024 margin
Toss-up / Even · D 49.7% · R 47.1% · Other 3.2%
2008→2024 swing
+5.2pp toward D · 2008: -2.6pp · 2024: 2.6pp
All cycles
2024: D+2.6 2020: D+9.0 2016: D+7.7 2012: R+8.3 2008: R+2.6

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▲ 5.88%
Current HPI
180.1191
Rent YoY
▲ 6.79%
Metro
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
State GDP YoY
▲ 3.21%
F500 in state
116

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in CA)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+44.4% since first listed
16 events — show timeline
  • 2026-03-03 Price Changed $335,000 SDMLS
  • 2026-01-22 Listed $350,000 SDMLS
  • 2025-07-25 Price Changed $3,500 REDFIN
  • 2025-07-21 Price Changed $3,750 REDFIN
  • 2025-07-21 Listed for Rent $3,000 REDFIN
  • 2023-01-31 Sold (MLS) $235,000 CRMLS
  • 2022-10-25 Pending CRMLS
  • 2022-09-30 Relisted CRMLS
  • 2022-09-27 Relisted CRMLS
  • 2022-09-08 Listed $250,000 CRMLS
  • 2017-11-12 Delisted CRMLS
  • 2017-10-10 Listed $209,900 CRMLS
  • 2017-08-31 Listing Removed CRMLS
  • 2017-07-14 Price Changed $218,800 CRMLS
  • 2017-06-21 Price Changed $226,800 CRMLS
  • 2017-05-20 Listed $232,000 CRMLS

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