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656 Avenida Sevilla Unit O
D+ Composite 47.91
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 +12.7/15.0
  • Appreciation +7.9/10.0
  • Cash flow +5.6/30.0
  • Schools +5.6/10.0
  • 1% rule +4.6/10.0
  • Rent growth +4.2/5.0
  • Condition / age +3.8/5.0
  • Livability +3.6/5.0
  • DSCR +0.0/10.0

$299,000

656 Avenida Sevilla Unit O · Laguna Woods, CA 92637
2 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,057 sqft · Condo · 47 Days on market
Built 1966 Good condition $283/sqft · 12% below area Est $338k · 12% under $827/mo HOA · 29% of rent ↓ 4% since listing

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

Listing remarks

PRICE REDUCTION!! WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE A LOVELY 2 BEDROOM 2 BATH CO-OP IN LAGUNA WOODS VILLAGE! This UPPER floor home is a short walk to the creek and carport parking, with convenient additional parking right in front of the HOME. Panoramic View of the local surroundings with the mountains in the distance offers northeast sun in the morning and cool afternoon serenity. Multiple solatubes in strategic locations offer natural light throughout the home, minimizing use of artificial lighting during the the day. Freshly painted in cool whites -stacked washer and dryer is a much desired addition in this home.

Key facts

  • Panoramic view
  • Rear balcony
  • Plantation shutters

Tags

PANORAMIC VIEWREAR BALCONYGUEST BEDROOMPLANTATION SHUTTERSCEILING FANSSOLAR TUBES

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 $299k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $-628 ($-8k/yr) — negative.
  • To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $208k (30.4% below list).
  • To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $287k (4.1% below list).
  • Recommended offer: $208k (30.4% below list) — sets the bar for cash-flow.
  • Cap rate 3.8% 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 45d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 62% 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 $2,867/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 $20k of equity ($2k loan paydown + $18k 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 ~$31k cash-out refi (75% LTV) — recoverable capital for the next deal without selling this one.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 47 days — a 3% lower offer ($290k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 2 sale attempts; this cycle's ask has dropped $30k (9%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: HOA is 29% of rent.
Recommended offer $208,063 (30.4% 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 47 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 30% 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. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  7. 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?
  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
0.96%
Cap rate
3.77%
Cash-on-cash
-9.01%
DSCR
0.60
GRM
8.7

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$338,143
List price
$299,000
Delta
-7.14%
Verdict
FAIR
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
638 Avenida Sevilla Unit O 0.07mi 2/2.0 1,010 (-4%) 0mo $465,000 $460 89
878 Via Mendoza Unit P 0.35mi 2/2.0 1,057 (0%) 0mo $310,000 $293 83
868 Avenida Sevilla Unit P 0.31mi 2/2.0 1,010 (-4%) 0mo $430,000 $426 78
802 Ronda Mendoza Unit N 0.39mi 2/2.0 1,010 (-4%) 0mo $600,000 $594 74
886 Avenida Sevilla Unit P 0.39mi 2/2.0 1,009 (-4%) 1mo $370,000 $367 74
2183 E Via Mariposa Unit B 1.25mi 2/2.0 1,057 (0%) 0mo $299,000 $283 65
251 Calle Aragon Unit B 1.19mi 2/2.0 995 (-6%) 0mo $525,000 $528 55
687 Avenida Sevilla Unit B 0.48mi 2/2.0 1,275 (+21%) 1mo $598,800 $470 52
2264 Via Puerta Unit B 1.35mi 2/1.0 994 (-6%) 0mo $360,000 $362 51
3 Via Falerno 0.98mi 2/2.0 1,162 (+10%) 0mo $700,000 $602 48
30 Calle Aragon Unit A 0.83mi 2/1.0 940 (-11%) 0mo $393,888 $419 42
24922 Muirlands Blvd #144 1.23mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,296 (+23%) 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
9.7%
Equity multiple
1.67×
Total profit
$56,142
Equity at exit
$185,773
10-year hold
IRR
12.8%
Equity multiple
3.69×
Total profit
$224,985
Equity at exit
$335,015

Cash invested: $83,720 (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
1 active · 10 under contract
Median asking
$349,000 ($336/sqft)
Median days on market
1 d
This list price
lowest-priced of the active set
ARV vs active asking
-4.7% 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
8.7×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$2,867 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$1,568
Tax est. 1.5%
$374 /mo · $4,485/yr
Insurance
$125
HOA
$827
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$602
Net cashflow
$-628

Break-even live

Break-even rent $3,662
Max offer price $208,063
Occupancy floor

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $-422 -5% $-525 +0% $-628 +5% $-732 +10% $-835
Rent -10% $-855 -5% $-742 +0% $-628 +5% $-515 +10% $-402
Rate -1.0pp $-478 -0.5pp $-552 base $-628 +0.5pp $-706 +1.0pp $-785

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
$74,750
Closing costs
$8,970
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
169 Avenida Majorca Unit B Laguna Woods, CA 3.0 1.0 1200 $1,400 $1.17 139d 1 0.08mi
163 Avenida Majorca Unit B Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1040 $2,599 $2.50 12d 1 0.13mi
170 Avenida Majorca Unit D Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 1.0 1000 $2,500 $2.50 120d 1 0.15mi
158 Avenida Majorca Unit D Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 1.0 1300 $3,200 $2.46 139d 1 0.16mi
661 Avenida Sevilla Unit B Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1009 $2,850 $2.82 103d 1 0.20mi
682 Via Alhambra Unit P Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1009 $2,750 $2.73 51d 1 0.22mi
24971 Sunset Pl E Laguna Hills, CA 3.0 2.0 1303 $4,250 $3.26 39d 1 0.23mi
24555 Los Alisos Blvd Laguna Hills, CA 1.0 1.0 739 $2,321 $3.14 6d 1 0.25mi
24555 Los Alisos Blvd Laguna Hills, CA 2.0 2.0 1014 $3,039 $3.00 4d 1 0.25mi
24555 Los Alisos Blvd Laguna Hills, CA 1.0 1.0 736 $2,304 $3.13 12d 1 0.25mi
24555 Los Alisos Blvd Laguna Hills, CA 1.0 1.0 739 $2,515 $3.40 103d 1 0.25mi
24555 Los Alisos Blvd Laguna Hills, CA 2.0 2.0 1014 $3,250 $3.21 111d 1 0.25mi
24555 Los Alisos Blvd Laguna Hills, CA 1.0 1.0 736 $2,527 $3.43 8d 1 0.25mi
24555 Los Alisos Blvd Laguna Hills, CA 2.0 2.0 1007 $2,966 $2.95 2d 1 0.25mi
24555 Los Alisos Blvd Laguna Hills, CA 2.0 2.0 1007 $3,080 $3.06 0d 1 0.25mi
221 Avenida Majorca Unit D Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1438 $3,200 $2.23 120d 1 0.25mi
221 Avenida Majorca Unit C Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1277 $3,275 $2.56 39d 1 0.25mi
678 Via Alhambra Unit C Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1010 $2,600 $2.57 55d 1 0.26mi
678 Via Alhambra Unit C Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1009 $2,600 $2.58 35d 1 0.26mi
224 Avenida Majorca Unit B Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1009 $2,600 $2.58 139d 1 0.29mi
25071 Sunset Pl W Laguna Hills, CA 3.0 2.0 1303 $3,995 $3.07 6d 1 0.30mi
676 Via Alhambra Unit D Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1057 $2,595 $2.46 120d 1 0.31mi
205 Avenida Majorca Unit A Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1278 $3,600 $2.82 139d 1 0.31mi
606 Avenida Sevilla Unit C Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1057 $2,900 $2.74 139d 1 0.32mi
606 Avenida Sevilla Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1057 $1,550 $1.47 45d 1 0.32mi
227 Avenida Majorca Unit A Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1090 $3,000 $2.75 20d 1 0.33mi
107 Via Estrada Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1040 $2,700 $2.60 120d 1 0.35mi
132 Avenida Majorca Unit B Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 1.0 995 $2,400 $2.41 102d 1 0.37mi
116 Via Estrada Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1040 $1,350 $1.30 45d 1 0.38mi
25211 Stockport St Laguna Hills, CA 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 792 $3,265 $4.12 0d 7 0.39mi
879 Via Mendoza Unit B Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1009 $2,990 $2.96 27d 1 0.40mi
24391 Avenida de la Carlota Laguna Hills, CA 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 922 $3,935 $4.27 0d 20 0.41mi
599 Avenida Majorca Unit A Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 1.0 950 $3,200 $3.37 139d 1 0.41mi
852 Ronda Mendoza Unit O Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1009 $3,000 $2.97 139d 1 0.42mi
568 Avenida Sevilla Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1200 $2,350 $1.96 10d 1 0.44mi
737 Avenida Majorca Unit B Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 1.0 935 $3,200 $3.42 120d 1 0.44mi
548 Via Estrada Unit P Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1040 $2,600 $2.50 12d 1 0.46mi
837 Ronda Sevilla Unit P Laguna Woods, CA 1.0 1.0 770 $2,300 $2.99 31d 1 0.46mi
859 Ronda Mendoza Unit N Laguna Woods, CA 1.0 1.0 1057 $2,400 $2.27 51d 1 0.48mi
82 Calle Aragon Unit S Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1040 $2,700 $2.60 20d 1 0.51mi

Property features AI

Finance

Other
Approximately 13,000 units in the communityBuilder model: Castilla
HOA & community
Part of United Mutual associationMonthly association feeAssociation amenities include pool, spa, tennis, pickleball, golf, bocce, paddle tennis, gym/exercise room, club house, card room, meeting/banquet facilities, billiard room, controlled access, trash, sewer, water, cable TV, maintenance (grounds and front yard), pets permitted, onsite property management, insuranceSenior community

Exterior

Parking
Assigned parkingPermit/decals requiredDetached carport with built-in storageOne parking/carport space
Security
Gated community with attendant24-hour securityControlled accessOnsite property management
Utilities
Public sewerDistrict/public water
Home design
Multi-family structureAttached propertyFaces northeastTwo total storiesOne level (unit)Stock cooperative (common interest)
Construction
No ADUTwo or more common walls (no one above)
Exterior features
Rain guttersLandscapedCul-de-sac locationHas viewPool (association)Common RV parkingMaintenance groundsClubhouse and recreational amenitiesHorse trailsSidewalks

Interior

Kitchen
RefrigeratorDishwasherGarbage disposalElectric ovenElectric stoveWater heater unitDining ell
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom (main floor)Primary suiteTwo bedrooms on main level
Flooring
VinylCarpetWood
Bathrooms
One full bathOne 3/4 bathShower in tubShower
Heating & cooling
Radiant heatingWall heaterWall/window cooling
Interior features
BalconyLiving room balconyCeiling fanRecessed lightingUnfurnishedSliding glass doorsMirrored closet doorsPlantation shuttersWindow screensNo interior stepsGrab bars in bathroom(s)Smoke detectorAssociation spa
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup insideWasher includedDryer includedElectric dryer hookupStackable unitsLaundry in closet

HOA detail $827/mo · $9,924/yr condo

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

Listing history 50 events

  1. 2026-09-24
    days on market $299,000 Active 47 DOM
  2. 2026-09-23
    days on market $299,000 Active 46 DOM
  3. 2026-09-22
    days on market $299,000 Active 45 DOM
  4. 2026-09-21
    days on market $299,000 Active 44 DOM
  5. 2026-09-20
    pricedays on market $299,000 Active 43 DOM
  6. 2026-09-19
    days on market $314,000 Active 42 DOM
  7. 2026-09-18
    days on market $314,000 Active 41 DOM
  8. 2026-09-17
    days on market $314,000 Active 40 DOM
  9. 2026-09-16
    days on market $314,000 Active 39 DOM
  10. 2026-09-15
    days on market $314,000 Active 38 DOM
  11. 2026-09-14
    days on market $314,000 Active 37 DOM
  12. 2026-09-13
    days on market $314,000 Active 36 DOM
  13. 2026-09-12
    days on market $314,000 Active 35 DOM
  14. 2026-09-11
    days on market $314,000 Active 34 DOM
  15. 2026-09-05
    days on market $314,000 Active 28 DOM
  16. 2026-09-04
    days on market $314,000 Active 27 DOM
  17. 2026-09-02
    days on market $314,000 Active 25 DOM
  18. 2026-08-31
    days on market $314,000 Active 23 DOM
  19. 2026-08-29
    days on market $314,000 Active 21 DOM
  20. 2026-08-28
    days on market $314,000 Active 20 DOM
  21. 2026-08-27
    days on market $314,000 Active 19 DOM
  22. 2026-08-26
    days on market $314,000 Active 18 DOM
  23. 2026-08-25
    days on market $314,000 Active 17 DOM
  24. 2026-08-24
    days on market $314,000 Active 16 DOM
  25. 2026-08-23
    days on market $314,000 Active 15 DOM
  26. 2026-08-22
    pricedays on market $314,000 Active 14 DOM
  27. 2026-08-21
    days on market $329,000 Active 13 DOM
  28. 2026-08-20
    days on market $329,000 Active 12 DOM
  29. 2026-08-19
    days on market $329,000 Active 11 DOM
  30. 2026-08-18
    days on market $329,000 Active 10 DOM
  31. 2026-08-17
    days on market $329,000 Active 9 DOM
  32. 2026-08-16
    days on market $329,000 Active 8 DOM
  33. 2026-08-15
    days on market $329,000 Active 7 DOM
  34. 2026-08-14
    days on market $329,000 Active 6 DOM
  35. 2026-08-13
    days on market $329,000 Active 5 DOM
  36. 2026-08-12
    days on market $329,000 Active 4 DOM
  37. 2026-08-11
    days on market $329,000 Active 3 DOM
  38. 2026-08-10
    days on market $329,000 Active 2 DOM
  39. 2026-08-09
    days on marketlisting id $329,000 Active 1 DOM
  40. 2026-08-03
    days on market $329,000 Active 119 DOM
  41. 2026-07-31
    days on market $329,000 Active 116 DOM
  42. 2026-07-30
    days on market $329,000 Active 115 DOM
  43. 2026-07-30
    days on market $329,000 Active 114 DOM
  44. 2026-07-28
    days on market $329,000 Active 113 DOM
  45. 2026-07-26
    days on market $329,000 Active 111 DOM
  46. 2026-07-24
    days on market $329,000 Active 109 DOM
  47. 2026-07-23
    days on market $329,000 Active 108 DOM
  48. 2026-07-22
    days on market $329,000 Active 107 DOM
  49. 2026-07-21
    days on market $329,000 Active 106 DOM
  50. 2026-07-20
    days on market $329,000 Active 105 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 4 d/yr ≥92°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
$34,403
− Mortgage interest
−$16,749
− Property taxes
−$4,485
− Insurance
−$1,495
− Repairs & maintenance
−$2,752
− Management
−$2,752
− HOA
−$9,924
− Depreciation
−$8,698
Taxable loss
−$12,452
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$2,989
After-tax cash flow
$-4,553/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 $5,285–$15,855 screening

This upper floor condo in Laguna Woods Village is in good condition with a good curb appeal. It has a good layout and is ready for a fresh coat of paint and some minor updates to increase its value.

Value-add opportunities

  • Resale Paint the exterior walls — Fresh paint can enhance the curb appeal and make the home more attractive to potential buyers.
  • Both Replace the carpet with hardwood flooring — Hardwood flooring is more durable and can increase both resale and rental value.
  • Both Install new windows — Newer, energy-efficient windows can improve energy efficiency and increase both resale and rental value.

ⓘ 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

-3.8% since first listed
4 events — show timeline
  • 2026-08-08 Listed $329,000 CRMLS
  • 2026-08-02 Listing Removed CRMLS
  • 2026-05-12 Price Changed $329,000 CRMLS
  • 2026-04-06 Listed $342,000 CRMLS

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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