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812-A Ronda Mendoza
D Composite 40.7
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).

  • Appreciation +7.9/10.0
  • Cash flow +6.1/30.0
  • Schools +5.6/10.0
  • ARV discount +5.4/15.0
  • 1% rule +4.9/10.0
  • Rent growth +4.2/5.0
  • Livability +3.6/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • DSCR +0.5/10.0

$299,000

812-A Ronda Mendoza · Laguna Woods, CA 92637
2 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,009 sqft · Condo · 62 Days on market
Built 1966 $296/sqft · at area comps Est $286k · at est. $827/mo HOA · 28% of rent

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

NO STAIRS SHORT DISTANCE TO PARKING! What a bargain for this beautifully located 2-bedroom, 2-bath home in the desirable Nob Hill area of Laguna Woods! This end-unit offers exceptional convenience with no stairs and nearby parking. Enjoy the added bonus of an enclosed balcony—perfect as an art studio, music room, family room, or additional living space—along with lovely views from its prime location. The home also features its own in-unit washer and dryer, plus an additional AC unit in the bedroom for extra comfort. Experience resort-style living at its finest within a 2,100-acre community of rolling hills and outstanding amenities. Residents enjoy access to championship golf courses, a driving range, putting greens, and a scenic restaurant overlooking the mountains and fairways. There are multiple swimming pools, clubhouses, and fully equipped art studios for ceramics, photography, jewelry-making, sewing, and woodworking. Stay active with tennis courts, pickleball, archery, bocce ball, lawn bowling, basketball courts, billiard rooms, and three fitness centers. The community also features garden spaces, horse stables with trails, and a performing arts center with over 800 seats. A convenient transportation system and more than 200 clubs ensure there’s always something to do, with daily entertainment options available. 4/26 huge price reduction All of this is centrally located in Orange County, just minutes from freeways and beautiful beaches. Carport #7 Welcome home!

Key facts

  • Enclosed balcony
  • Tennis courts
  • Additional ac unit

Tags

ENCLOSED BALCONYIN-UNIT WASHER AND DRYERADDITIONAL AC UNITMULTIPLE SWIMMING POOLSFULLY EQUIPPED ART STUDIOSTENNIS COURTS

Neighborhood map

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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 2-bed/2.0-bath condo listed at $299k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $-557 ($-7k/yr) — negative.
  • To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $218k (26.9% below list).
  • To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $296k (1.1% below list).
  • Recommended offer: $218k (26.9% below list) — sets the bar for cash-flow.
  • Cap rate 4.1% vs local median 2.4% 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: schools C-, amenities D+, cost of living 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.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+6.8%/yr); 191 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 24d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 45% 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 $2,958/mo this rent would consume 60% 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 $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 62 days — a 6% lower offer ($281k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 7 sale attempts since 21y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $50k (14%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
  • Current owner paid $175k; list at $299k implies a 71% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: HOA is 28% of rent.
Recommended offer $218,473 (26.9% 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 62 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 27% 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. 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
0.99%
Cap rate
4.06%
Cash-on-cash
-7.98%
DSCR
0.65
GRM
8.4

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$285,684
List price
$299,000
Delta
4.66%
Verdict
FAIR
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi

Projected returns pro-forma

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

5-year hold
IRR
10.6%
Equity multiple
1.73×
Total profit
$61,087
Equity at exit
$185,773
10-year hold
IRR
13.5%
Equity multiple
3.83×
Total profit
$236,795
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.

ZIP-level market 92637

Home prices YoY
3.4%
Rents YoY
6.8%
Active inventory
191
Price-to-rent
8.4×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$2,958 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$1,568
Tax est. 1.5%
$374 /mo · $4,485/yr
Insurance
$125
HOA
$827
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$621
Net cashflow
$-557

Break-even live

Break-even rent $3,662
Max offer price $218,473
Occupancy floor

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

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
852 Ronda Mendoza Unit O Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1009 $3,000 $2.97 43d 1 0.13mi
676 Via Alhambra Unit D Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1057 $2,595 $2.46 24d 1 0.20mi
842 Ronda Sevilla Unit B Laguna Hills, CA 2.0 2.0 1500 $3,190 $2.13 24d 1 0.20mi
840 Ronda Sevilla Unit B Laguna Woods, CA 1.0 1.0 1010 $2,400 $2.38 43d 1 0.22mi
25212 Stockport St Laguna Hills, CA 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 849 $3,155 $3.71 5d 4 0.24mi
897 Ronda Sevilla Unit O Laguna Hills, CA 2.0 2.0 1009 $3,000 $2.97 43d 1 0.27mi
25211 Stockport St Laguna Hills, CA 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 815 $3,240 $3.98 3d 3 0.28mi
897 Ronda Sevilla Laguna Hills, CA 2.0 2.0 1009 $3,200 $3.17 43d 1 0.28mi
661 Avenida Sevilla Unit B Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1009 $2,850 $2.82 7d 1 0.30mi
606 Avenida Sevilla Unit C Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1057 $2,900 $2.74 43d 1 0.34mi
25541 Indian Hill Ln Unit X Laguna Hills, CA 2.0 2.0 1029 $2,900 $2.82 43d 1 0.39mi
25521 Indian Hill Ln Unit C Laguna Hills, CA 2.0 2.0 1089 $2,950 $2.71 43d 1 0.40mi
737 Avenida Majorca Unit B Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 1.0 935 $3,200 $3.42 24d 1 0.42mi
599 Avenida Majorca Unit A Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 1.0 950 $3,200 $3.37 43d 1 0.46mi
169 Avenida Majorca Unit B Laguna Woods, CA 3.0 1.0 1200 $1,400 $1.17 43d 1 0.56mi
170 Avenida Majorca Unit D Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 1.0 1000 $2,500 $2.50 24d 1 0.60mi
221 Avenida Majorca Unit D Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1438 $3,200 $2.23 24d 1 0.60mi
715 Avenida Majorca Unit O Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1040 $2,750 $2.64 3d 1 0.62mi
224 Avenida Majorca Unit B Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1009 $2,600 $2.58 43d 1 0.63mi
158 Avenida Majorca Unit D Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 1.0 1300 $3,200 $2.46 43d 1 0.63mi
107 Via Estrada Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1040 $2,700 $2.60 24d 1 0.65mi
205 Avenida Majorca Unit A Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1278 $3,600 $2.82 43d 1 0.68mi
24392 Kingston Ct Laguna Hills, CA 2.0 2.5 1288 $3,950 $3.07 7d 1 0.70mi
754 Avenida Majorca Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 953 $3,350 $3.52 43d 1 0.70mi
24555 Los Alisos Blvd Laguna Hills, CA 1.0 1.0 739 $2,515 $3.40 7d 1 0.73mi
24555 Los Alisos Blvd Laguna Hills, CA 2.0 2.0 1014 $3,250 $3.21 15d 1 0.73mi
24555 Los Alisos Blvd Laguna Hills, CA 2.0 2.0 1007 $3,356 $3.33 43d 1 0.73mi
26033 Moulton Pkwy Laguna Hills, CA 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 869 $3,132 $3.60 1d 15 0.78mi
92 Calle Aragon Unit R Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1009 $2,650 $2.63 18d 1 0.79mi
132 Avenida Majorca Unit B Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 1.0 995 $2,400 $2.41 6d 1 0.80mi
26160 Laguna Ct Aliso Viejo, CA 1.0 1.0 745 $2,425 $3.26 43d 2 0.83mi
480 Calle Cadiz Unit B Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1324 $3,100 $2.34 43d 1 0.83mi
494 Calle Cadiz Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1000 $3,900 $3.90 43d 1 0.85mi
477 Calle Cadiz Unit A Laguna Woods, CA 1.0 1.0 770 $2,500 $3.25 24d 1 0.88mi
479 Calle Cadiz Unit B Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1050 $3,300 $3.14 17d 1 0.89mi
24391 Avenida de la Carlota Laguna Hills, CA 1.0–2.0 1.0–2.0 957 $3,965 $4.14 1d 18 0.90mi
74 Calle Aragon Unit A Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 1.0 950 $2,700 $2.84 24d 1 0.90mi
46 Calle Aragon Unit R Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1040 $2,800 $2.69 18d 1 0.96mi
57 Calle Cadiz Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1040 $2,800 $2.69 43d 1 0.98mi
57 Calle Cadiz Unit N Laguna Woods, CA 2.0 2.0 1040 $2,900 $2.79 2d 1 0.98mi

HOA detail condo

Monthly dues
$827 · $9,924/yr
Likely covers
poolgym
Assessments
None detected in remarks — confirm with the listing agent.

Listing history 29 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $299,000 Active 62 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $299,000 Active 61 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $299,000 Active 60 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $299,000 Active 59 DOM
  5. 2026-06-13
    days on market $299,000 Active 57 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    pricedays on market $299,000 Active 56 DOM
  7. 2026-06-09
    days on market $324,900 Active 53 DOM
  8. 2026-06-08
    days on market $324,900 Active 52 DOM
  9. 2026-06-07
    days on market $324,900 Active 51 DOM
  10. 2026-06-04
    days on market $324,900 Active 48 DOM
  11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $324,900 Active 47 DOM
  12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $324,900 Active 46 DOM
  13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $324,900 Active 45 DOM
  14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $324,900 Active 44 DOM
  15. 2026-04-26
    price $324,900 1512-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1512 chars)

    NO STAIRS SHORT DISTANCE TO PARKING! What a bargain for this beautifully located 2-bedroom, 2-bath home in the desirable Nob Hill area of Laguna Woods! This end-unit offers exceptional convenience with no stairs and nearby parking. Enjoy the added bonus of an enclosed balcony—perfect as an art studio, music room, family room, or additional living space—along with lovely views from its prime location. The home also features its own in-unit washer and dryer, plus an additional AC unit in the bedroom for extra comfort. Experience resort-style living at its finest within a 2,100-acre community of rolling hills and outstanding amenities. Residents enjoy access to championship golf courses, a driving range, putting greens, and a scenic restaurant overlooking the mountains and fairways. There are multiple swimming pools, clubhouses, and fully equipped art studios for ceramics, photography, jewelry-making, sewing, and woodworking. Stay active with tennis courts, pickleball, archery, bocce ball, lawn bowling, basketball courts, billiard rooms, and three fitness centers. The community also features garden spaces, horse stables with trails, and a performing arts center with over 800 seats. A convenient transportation system and more than 200 clubs ensure there’s always something to do, with daily entertainment options available. 4/26 huge price reduction All of this is centrally located in Orange County, just minutes from freeways and beautiful beaches. Carport #7 Welcome home!

  16. 2026-04-23
    status Active 1512-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1512 chars)

    NO STAIRS SHORT DISTANCE TO PARKING! What a bargain for this beautifully located 2-bedroom, 2-bath home in the desirable Nob Hill area of Laguna Woods! This end-unit offers exceptional convenience with no stairs and nearby parking. Enjoy the added bonus of an enclosed balcony—perfect as an art studio, music room, family room, or additional living space—along with lovely views from its prime location. The home also features its own in-unit washer and dryer, plus an additional AC unit in the bedroom for extra comfort. Experience resort-style living at its finest within a 2,100-acre community of rolling hills and outstanding amenities. Residents enjoy access to championship golf courses, a driving range, putting greens, and a scenic restaurant overlooking the mountains and fairways. There are multiple swimming pools, clubhouses, and fully equipped art studios for ceramics, photography, jewelry-making, sewing, and woodworking. Stay active with tennis courts, pickleball, archery, bocce ball, lawn bowling, basketball courts, billiard rooms, and three fitness centers. The community also features garden spaces, horse stables with trails, and a performing arts center with over 800 seats. A convenient transportation system and more than 200 clubs ensure there’s always something to do, with daily entertainment options available. 4/26 huge price reduction All of this is centrally located in Orange County, just minutes from freeways and beautiful beaches. Carport #7 Welcome home!

  17. 2026-04-03
    listed $349,000 Active 1512-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1512 chars)

    NO STAIRS SHORT DISTANCE TO PARKING! What a bargain for this beautifully located 2-bedroom, 2-bath home in the desirable Nob Hill area of Laguna Woods! This end-unit offers exceptional convenience with no stairs and nearby parking. Enjoy the added bonus of an enclosed balcony—perfect as an art studio, music room, family room, or additional living space—along with lovely views from its prime location. The home also features its own in-unit washer and dryer, plus an additional AC unit in the bedroom for extra comfort. Experience resort-style living at its finest within a 2,100-acre community of rolling hills and outstanding amenities. Residents enjoy access to championship golf courses, a driving range, putting greens, and a scenic restaurant overlooking the mountains and fairways. There are multiple swimming pools, clubhouses, and fully equipped art studios for ceramics, photography, jewelry-making, sewing, and woodworking. Stay active with tennis courts, pickleball, archery, bocce ball, lawn bowling, basketball courts, billiard rooms, and three fitness centers. The community also features garden spaces, horse stables with trails, and a performing arts center with over 800 seats. A convenient transportation system and more than 200 clubs ensure there’s always something to do, with daily entertainment options available. 4/26 huge price reduction All of this is centrally located in Orange County, just minutes from freeways and beautiful beaches. Carport #7 Welcome home!

  18. 2016-12-23
    soldstatus $175,000 Closed Sale 931-char remark
    Show marketing remark (931 chars)

    Where can you find this spacious 2 beds/1.75 baths, 1,009 sq. ft. home with no steps, from an assigned carport, in the prestigious Laguna Woods Village at such a bargain price? Just painted with new laminate floor and glass enclosed balcony for extra living space. Don't rent, and buy this unit and call it your SWEET HOME, and enjoy all the amenities this Village has to offer. LWV is a 55 plus community with so many amenities: a 27 hole champion golf course with its own club house & a 9 hole executive par 3 golf course, an equestrian center, 5 swimming pools, 7 Clubhouses & a golf clubhouse, 2 fitness centers, wood workshop, sewing room, 2 fully equipped gyms with trainers, theater, and much more. Free bus service to throughout community, to nearby shopping mall, restaurants, churches, hospital, and medical buildings. Conveniently located: only 6-7 miles to Laguna Beach, short distance to 5 & 405 Fwy.

  19. 2016-11-28
    historical Active Under Contract 931-char remark
    Show marketing remark (931 chars)

    Where can you find this spacious 2 beds/1.75 baths, 1,009 sq. ft. home with no steps, from an assigned carport, in the prestigious Laguna Woods Village at such a bargain price? Just painted with new laminate floor and glass enclosed balcony for extra living space. Don't rent, and buy this unit and call it your SWEET HOME, and enjoy all the amenities this Village has to offer. LWV is a 55 plus community with so many amenities: a 27 hole champion golf course with its own club house & a 9 hole executive par 3 golf course, an equestrian center, 5 swimming pools, 7 Clubhouses & a golf clubhouse, 2 fitness centers, wood workshop, sewing room, 2 fully equipped gyms with trainers, theater, and much more. Free bus service to throughout community, to nearby shopping mall, restaurants, churches, hospital, and medical buildings. Conveniently located: only 6-7 miles to Laguna Beach, short distance to 5 & 405 Fwy.

  20. 2016-11-09
    listed $180,000 Active 931-char remark
    Show marketing remark (931 chars)

    Where can you find this spacious 2 beds/1.75 baths, 1,009 sq. ft. home with no steps, from an assigned carport, in the prestigious Laguna Woods Village at such a bargain price? Just painted with new laminate floor and glass enclosed balcony for extra living space. Don't rent, and buy this unit and call it your SWEET HOME, and enjoy all the amenities this Village has to offer. LWV is a 55 plus community with so many amenities: a 27 hole champion golf course with its own club house & a 9 hole executive par 3 golf course, an equestrian center, 5 swimming pools, 7 Clubhouses & a golf clubhouse, 2 fitness centers, wood workshop, sewing room, 2 fully equipped gyms with trainers, theater, and much more. Free bus service to throughout community, to nearby shopping mall, restaurants, churches, hospital, and medical buildings. Conveniently located: only 6-7 miles to Laguna Beach, short distance to 5 & 405 Fwy.

  21. 2009-12-23
    soldstatus $115,000 Closed
  22. 2009-11-13
    status Pending
  23. 2009-10-06
    listed $115,000 Active
  24. 2005-12-08
    historical
  25. 2005-10-07
    listed $189,000
  26. 2005-10-02
    historical
  27. 2005-07-26
    listed $215,000
  28. 2005-06-07
    historical
  29. 2005-04-13
    listed $225,000

ⓘ 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 5 d/yr ≥92°F today · 15 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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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$35,496
− Mortgage interest
−$16,749
− Property taxes
−$4,485
− Insurance
−$1,495
− Repairs & maintenance
−$2,840
− Management
−$2,840
− HOA
−$9,924
− Depreciation
−$8,698
Taxable loss
−$11,534
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$2,768
After-tax cash flow
$-3,910/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

Not yet ingested

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
15 events — show timeline
  • 2026-04-26 Price Changed $324,900 CRMLS
  • 2026-04-23 Relisted CRMLS
  • 2026-04-03 Listed $349,000 CRMLS
  • 2016-12-23 Sold (MLS) $175,000 CRMLS
  • 2016-11-28 Contingent CRMLS
  • 2016-11-09 Listed $180,000 CRMLS
  • 2009-12-23 Sold (MLS) $115,000 CRMLS
  • 2009-11-13 Pending CRMLS
  • 2009-10-06 Listed $115,000 CRMLS
  • 2005-12-08 Listing Removed CRMLS
  • 2005-10-07 Listed $189,000 CRMLS
  • 2005-10-02 Listing Removed CRMLS
  • 2005-07-26 Listed $215,000 CRMLS
  • 2005-06-07 Listing Removed CRMLS
  • 2005-04-13 Listed $225,000 CRMLS

Cash-flow waterfall

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