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100 Via Estrada Unit O
C Composite 56.37
Why this score? — see what drove the C 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 +14.3/15.0
  • Cash flow +10.0/30.0
  • Appreciation +7.9/10.0
  • Schools +5.6/10.0
  • 1% rule +4.5/10.0
  • Rent growth +4.2/5.0
  • Condition / age +3.8/5.0
  • Livability +3.6/5.0
  • DSCR +2.5/10.0

$319,000

100 Via Estrada Unit O · Laguna Woods, CA 92637
2 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,040 sqft · Condo · 128 Days on market
55+ age-restricted Built 1966 Good condition $307/sqft · 15% below area Est $376k · 15% under $826/mo HOA · 29% of rent

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

Listing remarks MLS

Welcome to 100 Via Estrata #O, a charming and serene property nestled in the heart of Laguna Woods. Tucked away in a tranquil location surrounded by mature trees, this upstairs corner unit offers a peaceful retreat with serene views from its large balcony. With a freshly painted interior, this 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom gem is ready to welcome you home. As you step inside, you'll appreciate the fresh condition of this residence. The entire interior has been thoughtfully and tastefully painted, creating a bright and inviting ambiance throughout. The spacious kitchen boasts ample storage space and comes with a refrigerator. In addition to the well-maintained living space, this unit also offers select HOA updates that will be available to the new owner after escrow closes. These updates will provide an added level of convenience and modernity, ensuring that you can settle in and enjoy your new home without any hassle. Convenience is key, and this property delivers. The carport parking is conveniently located near the unit, allowing for easy access. Guests will have plenty of parking options nearby, making visits a breeze. Furthermore, this unit is in close proximity to the clubhouse facility and gate 3, granting you quick access to the community's amenities and a secure entrance. Speaking of amenities, the 55+ Laguna Woods Village offers an abundance of leisure opportunities for its residents. With a 27-hole championship golf course, a 9-hole executive par 3 course, tennis and paddle tennis courts, and lawn bowls, there's no shortage of activities to keep you entertained. Stay active and fit with access to two fitness centers or take a dip in one of the five swimming pools. The equestrian center provides a unique experience, while gardening enthusiasts will relish the chance to cultivate their own oasis. Explore your artistic side in the art studio or indulge your passion for woodworking in the woodshop. Additionally, with over 200 clubs and organizations to choose from, you'll find countless opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals and pursue your interests. Transportation is a breeze within this vibrant community, thanks to the free bus service that conveniently takes you around the area and nearby shopping destinations. Enjoy the convenience of a well-connected community that caters to your every need.

Key facts

  • $826 HOA
  • Parking
  • Community pool

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Costco Walmart Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 6.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 2-bed/2.0-bath condo listed at $319k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $-755 ($-9k/yr) — negative.
  • To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $210k (34.3% below list).
  • To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $288k (9.7% below list).
  • Recommended offer: $210k (34.3% below list) — sets the bar for cash-flow.
  • Cap rate 3.5% vs local median 2.1% in Laguna Woods — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.

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); 265 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 90d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 85% 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 $2,880/mo this rent would consume 58% of the median local household income ($59k/yr) (locally 20% 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 $21k of equity ($2k loan paydown + $19k 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 ~$34k 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 ($281k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 2 sale attempts since 3y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $20k (6%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
  • Current owner paid $275k; 16% above their basis — modest negotiation headroom, anchor on the comps not their cost.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: HOA is 29% of rent.
Recommended offer $209,690 (34.3% 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 34% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  3. Built in 1966 — 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. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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
0.90%
Cap rate
3.45%
Cash-on-cash
-10.15%
DSCR
0.55
GRM
9.2

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$376,097
List price
$319,000
Delta
-15.18%
Verdict
UNDERPRICED
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
868 Avenida Sevilla Unit P 0.44mi 2/2.0 1,010 (-3%) 0mo $430,000 $426 74
638 Avenida Sevilla Unit O 0.44mi 2/2.0 1,010 (-3%) 0mo $465,000 $460 74
878 Via Mendoza Unit P 0.50mi 2/2.0 1,057 (+2%) 0mo $310,000 $293 74
802 Ronda Mendoza Unit N 0.65mi 2/2.0 1,010 (-3%) 0mo $600,000 $594 65
2183 E Via Mariposa Unit B 0.86mi 2/2.0 1,057 (+2%) 0mo $299,000 $283 62
30 Calle Aragon Unit A 0.43mi 2/1.0 940 (-10%) 0mo $393,888 $419 60
251 Calle Aragon Unit B 0.76mi 2/2.0 995 (-4%) 0mo $525,000 $528 58
2264 Via Puerta Unit B 1.02mi 2/1.0 994 (-4%) 0mo $360,000 $362 53
3 Via Falerno 0.61mi 2/2.0 1,162 (+12%) 0mo $700,000 $602 52
2370 Via Mariposa W Unit 2C 1.26mi 2/2.0 1,200 (+15%) 0mo $355,000 $296 40
4019 Calle Sonora Este Unit N 1.25mi 2/2.0 1,218 (+17%) 0mo $775,000 $636 40
24922 Muirlands Blvd #144 1.35mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,296 (+25%) 0mo $280,000 $216 35

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

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

5-year hold
IRR
8.7%
Equity multiple
1.60×
Total profit
$53,743
Equity at exit
$198,199
10-year hold
IRR
11.9%
Equity multiple
3.51×
Total profit
$224,417
Equity at exit
$357,424

Cash invested: $89,320 (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.

Active competition Active MLS

For sale now
3 active · 16 under contract
Median asking
$399,900 ($375/sqft)
Median days on market
131 d
This list price
lowest-priced of the active set
ARV vs active asking
-3.6% vs current asking $/sqft

Closed sales set the value; these active listings set current market conditions and a practical price ceiling.

ZIP-level market 92637

Home prices YoY
3.4%
Rents YoY
6.8%
Active inventory
265
Price-to-rent
9.2×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$2,880 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$1,673
Tax est. 1.5%
$399 /mo · $4,785/yr
Insurance
$133
HOA
$826
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$605
Net cashflow
$-755

Break-even live

Break-even rent $3,836
Max offer price $209,690
Occupancy floor

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $-535 -5% $-645 +0% $-755 +5% $-866 +10% $-976
Rent -10% $-983 -5% $-869 +0% $-755 +5% $-642 +10% $-528
Rate -1.0pp $-595 -0.5pp $-674 base $-755 +0.5pp $-838 +1.0pp $-922

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
$79,750
Closing costs
$9,570
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 40 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
548 Via Estrada Unit P Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1040 $2,600 $2.50 12d 1 0.03mi
88 Calle Aragon Unit A Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 1.0 940 $3,200 $3.40 74d 1 0.06mi
92 Calle Aragon Unit R Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1009 $2,650 $2.63 114d 1 0.12mi
107 Via Estrada Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1040 $2,700 $2.60 120d 1 0.13mi
227 Avenida Majorca Unit A Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1090 $3,000 $2.75 20d 1 0.15mi
513 Avenida Sevilla Unit C Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 953 $2,900 $3.04 20d 1 0.18mi
568 Avenida Sevilla Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1200 $2,350 $1.96 10d 1 0.19mi
116 Via Estrada Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1040 $1,350 $1.30 45d 1 0.20mi
82 Calle Aragon Unit S Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1040 $2,700 $2.60 20d 1 0.20mi
79 Calle Aragon Unit B Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 1.5 950 $2,800 $2.95 59d 1 0.20mi
224 Avenida Majorca Unit B Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1009 $2,600 $2.58 139d 1 0.20mi
479 Calle Cadiz Unit B Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1050 $3,300 $3.14 113d 1 0.21mi
479 Calle Cadiz Unit B Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1050 $3,300 $3.14 94d 1 0.21mi
205 Avenida Majorca Unit A Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1278 $3,600 $2.82 139d 1 0.22mi
477 Calle Cadiz Unit A Laguna Woods, CA 1.0 1.0 770 $2,500 $3.25 120d 1 0.22mi
221 Avenida Majorca Unit C Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1277 $3,275 $2.56 39d 1 0.23mi
221 Avenida Majorca Unit D Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1438 $3,200 $2.23 120d 1 0.23mi
599 Avenida Majorca Unit A Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 1.0 950 $3,200 $3.37 139d 1 0.24mi
74 Calle Aragon Unit A Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 1.0 950 $2,700 $2.84 120d 1 0.25mi
56 Calle Cadiz Unit S Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1040 $3,200 $3.08 33d 1 0.26mi
494 Calle Cadiz Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1000 $3,900 $3.90 139d 1 0.26mi
46 Calle Aragon Unit R Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1040 $2,800 $2.69 114d 1 0.28mi
737 Avenida Majorca Unit B Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 1.0 935 $3,200 $3.42 120d 1 0.30mi
57 Calle Cadiz Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1040 $2,800 $2.69 139d 1 0.30mi
62 Calle Cadiz Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1324 $3,100 $2.34 51d 1 0.31mi
132 Avenida Majorca Unit B Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 1.0 995 $2,400 $2.41 102d 1 0.33mi
55 Calle Aragon Unit P Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1009 $2,500 $2.48 63d 1 0.34mi
606 Avenida Sevilla Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1057 $1,550 $1.47 45d 1 0.34mi
606 Avenida Sevilla Unit C Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1057 $2,900 $2.74 139d 1 0.34mi
53 Calle Aragon Unit O Laguna Woods, CA 1.0 1.0 770 $2,200 $2.86 108d 1 0.35mi
59 Calle Cadiz Unit B Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1070 $3,500 $3.27 139d 1 0.35mi
715 Avenida Majorca Unit O Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1040 $2,500 $2.40 43d 1 0.35mi
707 Avenida Majorca Laguna Woods, CA 3.0 2.0 1150 $3,275 $2.85 36d 1 0.36mi
707 Avenida Majorca Unit G Laguna Woods, CA 3.0 2.0 1150 $3,275 $2.85 45d 1 0.36mi
170 Avenida Majorca Unit D Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 1.0 1000 $2,500 $2.50 120d 1 0.36mi
254 Calle Aragon Unit D Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1010 $2,850 $2.82 68d 1 0.38mi
254 Calle Aragon Unit D Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1009 $2,850 $2.82 90d 1 0.38mi
163 Avenida Majorca Unit B Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1040 $2,599 $2.50 12d 1 0.39mi
391 Avenida Castilla Unit O Laguna Woods, CA 1.0 1.0 770 $2,200 $2.86 65d 1 0.40mi
370 Avenida Castilla Unit B Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 1.0 1050 $3,350 $3.19 36d 1 0.40mi

Property features AI

Finance

Other
Total units in building: 8Total units in community: 12,672Builder model: Casa BlancaAccessibility: parking
HOA & community
Part of United Mutual associationMonthly association feeAssociation amenities: pool, club house, gym/exercise room, banquet facilities, paddle tennis, tennis, pickleball, bocce ball, sport courts, other courts, golf, dog park, card roomSenior communityCommunity features: gutters, curbs, horse trails, golf course, dog park, riding/stables, street lighting, storm drains, sidewalks

Exterior

Parking
Assigned carport (1 carport space, 1 total parking space)
Security
Gated community with attendant/guard, automatic gate24-hour securityFire and smoke detection system
Utilities
Public sewerDistrict/public waterSewer connectedWater connectedElectricity connectedCable available
Home design
Multi-family attached propertyStock cooperative ownershipOne story (entry level 2)Updated/remodeled conditionNo ADU
Construction
Year built (builder source)2+ common walls
Exterior features
DeckPatioAssociation and private poolHas view

Interior

Kitchen
RefrigeratorElectric ovenElectric stoveDishwasherGarbage disposalWater heater unitFormal dining roomLaminate counters
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms on main level (primary bedroom included)
Flooring
VinylSee remarks
Bathrooms
1 full bath1 three-quarter bathShower in tub and separate bathtubLow-flow toilets
Heating & cooling
Heat pump for heating and cooling
Interior features
BalconyUnfurnishedCenter hallWalk-in closetPrimary suite with primary bathroom
Laundry & utility
Laundry area

HOA detail $826/mo · $9,912/yr condo

Likely covers
poolgym
Assessments
None detected in remarks — confirm with the listing agent.

Listing history 50 events

  1. 2026-09-24
    days on market $319,000 Active 128 DOM
  2. 2026-09-23
    days on market $319,000 Active 127 DOM
  3. 2026-09-22
    days on market $319,000 Active 126 DOM
  4. 2026-09-21
    days on market $319,000 Active 125 DOM
  5. 2026-09-20
    days on market $319,000 Active 124 DOM
  6. 2026-09-19
    days on market $319,000 Active 123 DOM
  7. 2026-09-18
    days on market $319,000 Active 122 DOM
  8. 2026-09-17
    days on market $319,000 Active 121 DOM
  9. 2026-09-16
    days on market $319,000 Active 120 DOM
  10. 2026-09-15
    days on market $319,000 Active 119 DOM
  11. 2026-09-14
    days on market $319,000 Active 118 DOM
  12. 2026-09-13
    days on market $319,000 Active 117 DOM
  13. 2026-09-12
    days on market $319,000 Active 116 DOM
  14. 2026-09-11
    days on market $319,000 Active 115 DOM
  15. 2026-09-05
    days on market $319,000 Active 109 DOM
  16. 2026-09-04
    days on market $319,000 Active 108 DOM
  17. 2026-09-02
    days on market $319,000 Active 106 DOM
  18. 2026-08-31
    days on market $319,000 Active 104 DOM
  19. 2026-08-29
    days on market $319,000 Active 102 DOM
  20. 2026-08-28
    days on market $319,000 Active 101 DOM
  21. 2026-08-27
    days on market $319,000 Active 100 DOM
  22. 2026-08-26
    days on market $319,000 Active 99 DOM
  23. 2026-08-25
    days on market $319,000 Active 98 DOM
  24. 2026-08-24
    days on market $319,000 Active 97 DOM
  25. 2026-08-23
    days on market $319,000 Active 96 DOM
  26. 2026-08-22
    days on market $319,000 Active 95 DOM
  27. 2026-08-21
    days on market $319,000 Active 94 DOM
  28. 2026-08-20
    days on market $319,000 Active 93 DOM
  29. 2026-08-19
    days on market $319,000 Active 92 DOM
  30. 2026-08-18
    days on market $319,000 Active 91 DOM
  31. 2026-08-17
    days on market $319,000 Active 90 DOM
  32. 2026-08-16
    days on market $319,000 Active 89 DOM
  33. 2026-08-15
    days on market $319,000 Active 88 DOM
  34. 2026-08-14
    days on market $319,000 Active 87 DOM
  35. 2026-08-13
    days on market $319,000 Active 86 DOM
  36. 2026-08-12
    days on market $319,000 Active 85 DOM
  37. 2026-08-11
    days on market $319,000 Active 84 DOM
  38. 2026-08-10
    days on market $319,000 Active 83 DOM
  39. 2026-08-09
    days on market $319,000 Active 82 DOM
  40. 2026-08-08
    days on market $319,000 Active 81 DOM
  41. 2026-08-06
    days on market $319,000 Active 79 DOM
  42. 2026-08-05
    days on market $319,000 Active 78 DOM
  43. 2026-08-04
    days on market $319,000 Active 77 DOM
  44. 2026-08-03
    days on market $319,000 Active 76 DOM
  45. 2026-07-31
    days on market $319,000 Active 73 DOM
  46. 2026-07-30
    days on market $319,000 Active 72 DOM
  47. 2026-07-30
    days on market $319,000 Active 71 DOM
  48. 2026-07-28
    days on market $319,000 Active 70 DOM
  49. 2026-07-26
    days on market $319,000 Active 68 DOM
  50. 2026-07-24
    days on market $319,000 Active 66 DOM

ⓘ 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 6 d/yr ≥92°F today · 18 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
$34,559
− Mortgage interest
−$17,869
− Property taxes
−$4,785
− Insurance
−$1,595
− Repairs & maintenance
−$2,765
− Management
−$2,765
− HOA
−$9,912
− Depreciation
−$9,280
Taxable loss
−$14,412
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$3,459
After-tax cash flow
$-5,606/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.

Condition & rehab AI · 12 photos

Good 75/100 Cosmetic rehab Est. rehab $5,200–$15,600 screening

This recently updated and well-maintained condo in Laguna Woods offers a serene retreat with golf course views and amenities. The interior is fresh and ready for new owners.

Value-add opportunities

  • Both paint exterior — enhances curb appeal and resale value
  • Both trim bushes — improves landscaping and curb appeal

ⓘ Rehab cost is a screening estimate — Cosmetic scope × the home's square footage at US $/sqft rules of thumb (the same model as the Flip Finder). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting.

D Composite school gradezoned avg 56/100

Zoned Schools

Elementary San Joaquin Elementary Middle La Paz Intermediate High Laguna Hills High C CA #246/1,170 Nat'l #4,365/17,239

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
B Composite livability gradescore 72/100

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 · 3,477,456 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
20% of renters

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

Price history

+8.1% since first listed
8 events — show timeline
  • 2026-07-02 Price Changed $319,000 CRMLS
  • 2026-05-19 Listed $339,000 CRMLS
  • 2026-05-18 Price Changed $339,000 CRMLS
  • 2026-05-18 Coming Soon $335,900 CRMLS
  • 2023-10-10 Sold (MLS) $275,000 CRMLS
  • 2023-08-29 Contingent CRMLS
  • 2023-07-28 Price Changed $280,000 CRMLS
  • 2023-07-07 Listed $295,000 CRMLS

Cash-flow waterfall

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