“World's Most Complete Neighborpedia”
Explore:   What's happening in your neck of the woods?

About Laguna Woods' Laguna Woods Village

Exploring Laguna Woods Village in California

Bill Ness, 55Places.com Active Adult Community Guide: Real Estate Agent in Chicago, IL

Laguna Woods Village, CAAs one of the largest active adult communities on the West Coast, Laguna Woods Village boasts an impressive array of amenities, activities and social clubs. This sprawling community is set on 2,100 acres of rolling hillside in California’s beautiful Orange County, and offers 12,736 residences. Laguna Woods Village has seven clubhouses, which feature familiar resort-style amenities, plus the community offers many additional features such as two golf courses, a fully stocked library and its own Equestrian Center.

With seven clubhouses, Laguna Woods Village has plenty of space to offer an array of amenities. To stay in shape, there is a fitness center, a gymnasium, swimming pools and various sports facilities. There are banquet facilities, game rooms, computer labs, and two garden centers. The arts and crafts studios support many artistic pursuits, including woodworking, metal arts, ceramics, painting, jewelry making, digital photography, and more. Social clubs are also important at Laguna Woods, and, with over 250 groups, there is something to interest any resident.

Laguna Woods Village golf facilities include a 27-hole golf course, 9-hole leisure course, a driving range and putting greens. The 27-hole course offers players three challenging games, which span up to 6,070 yards from the longest tees. For a more relaxing game, residents can opt to play on the 9-hole par-3 course. Though the golf courses are private, residents are allowed to invite non-resident guests (three guests to one resident) to join their game. Laguna Woods Village has more golf than most active adult communities in California!

Though golf, tennis, swimming, and many of the community amenities are often found at other resort-style active adult communities, Laguna Woods Village is one of the few to boast its own Equestrian Center. Residents of Laguna Woods can ride one of the community’s horses or board their own for a monthly fee. The Equestrian Center offers riding lessons and guided trail rides. There are also several planned social events throughout the year, such as horsemanship camps, cookouts and horse shows.

Though many active adult communities do offer their own libraries, few are as impressive as the Laguna Woods Village Library, which offers an impressive variety of books, from classics to contemporary best sellers. There are fiction and non-fiction books, and even books written by Laguna Woods residents. In fact, the total book and magazine circulation exceeds 140,000 annually. Though books and magazines are not all that the library has to offer. Residents can also borrow audio books, music CDs, movies on DVD, and jigsaw puzzles.

With so much to offer, Laguna Woods Village continues to be a popular CA retirement destination for active adults aged 55 and better.

This article originally appeared on 55Places.com. For more articles like this or for information about hundreds of 55+ active adult retirement communities across the country, please visit 55Places.com.

Click the links below
to follow 55Places.com

ActiveRainFacebookTwitter

2009 sales in Rossmoor Towers, Laguna Woods Village

Debbie Sagorin: Real Estate Agent in Irvine, CA

Many people are interested in what their neighbor's manor sold for, and what other manors are presently for sale. Here is some info on which Rossmoor Towers manors sold last year, and also current listings.Rossmoor Towers in Laguna Woods Village


22 manors in The Towers were sold in 2009, with an average price of $110,030. Penthouse #1451 was the highest-priced manor and this sold for $397,000. Here are details on the other manors that sold.

No Plan A manors sold in 2009, but manor #1156 is in "pending" status. I can't tell you the actual accepted price until after close of escrow. (Plan A manors are 500 square foot Studios with 1 bathroom.) Seven are offered for sale right now, and the prices range from $4,000 to $25,000.

Five Plan B manors sold in 2009, at prices ranging from $3,000 to $10,000.
(Plan B manors are 625 square foot 1-bedroom units with 1 bathroom.) Four are offered for sale right now, and the prices are $9,500, $15,000, $24,995 and $25,000.

Ten Plan C manors sold in 2009, at prices ranging from $75,000 to $180,000.
(Plan C manors are 1,200 square foot in size, with 2-bedrooms & 2 bathrooms.) Three are offered for sale right now, at prices ranging from $100,000 to $118,000. Manor #761 is in "backup-offer" status. The list price was $120,000 but again, I can't let you know the actual price the sellers agreed-to until escrow closes.

One Plan D manor, (penthouse #1406), sold in 2009 at a price of $340,000.
(Plan D manors are usually 1,100 square feet in size, with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, but as this was a penthouse it is 1,300 square feet with 3 bedrooms.) Five are offered for sale right now, at prices ranging from $104,999 to $199,900.
Rossmoor Towers in Laguna Woods Village
Four Plan G manors sold in 2009, at prices ranging from $50,000 to $70,000.(Plan G manors are 975 square foot in size, with 1-bedroom and 1 1/2 bathrooms.) Three are offered for sale right now, and the prices are $49,000, $70,000 and $75,000.

One Plan H manor sold in 2009, and the price was $180,000.
(Plan H manors are 1,600 square feet in size, with 3-bedrooms & 2 bathrooms.) No plan H manors are presently for sale.

Right now there are 22 Rossmoor Towers manors for sale. See more at www.RossmoorTowers.com

Laguna Woods California - Real Estate Market Update - February 2009 Sales Summary

Laguna Homes|Laguna Condos| Laguna Real Estate|Marlene Bridges: Real Estate Agent in Laguna Hills, CA

The City of Laguna Woods is home to one of the country's largest Active Senior Communities, Laguna Woods Village (formerly Leisure World). The wonderful climate, close proximity to the ocean with Laguna Beach only 10 minutes away, the mountains only 1 1/2 hours away and the comfortble lifestyle are just a few of the reasons people settle in this wonderful community. But, hands down, probably one of the biggest draws is the golfing. You can play 18 holes of golf in Laguna Woods for only $8...that's not a typo...only $8 for 18 holes of golf.

COMPARISON

FEBRUARY 2008 AND FEBRUARY 2008 MARKET SUMMARY

SUMMARY:

  1. Total number of sales declined from 39 sales in February 2008 to 37 in February 2009.
  2. The ratio between list price to sales price is holding fairly steady with only a 1% reduction in February 2009 at 93% versus 94% in February 2008.
  3. The average Days on Market (DOM) has increased from 89 days in February 2008 to 112 days in February 2009.

There are currently 425 active listings in Laguna Woods Village. If we divide that by the 37 sales in February 2009, that calculates 11.49 months of inventory (assuming no other properties come on the market.)

As in any market, properties are selling as long as they are priced well, in good condition, and easily available for agents to show.

Many people in Laguna Woods Village have asked me to prepare a no cost/no obligation evaluation of their home value prior to making a decision whether they would like to make a move.

If you are considering purchasing or leasing in Laguna Woods Village, it would be my pleasure to provide you with information to assist you in your search.

Marlene Bridges, REALTOR®,

Certified Residential Specialist®,

Seniors Real Estate Specialist®,

President Laguna HIlls/Laguna Woods Chamber of Commerce 2007-2009

Sherman Smith & Associates-Laguna Niguel, CA

800 777-1775 or text me at 714 745-2592

www.LiveTheCaliforniaDream.com

All statistics compiled from SoCal MLS and are deemed accurate but not guaranteed.

Seven floor plans in Rossmoor Towers

Debbie Sagorin: Real Estate Agent in Irvine, CA

Did you know that there are 7 spacious floor plans in Rossmoor Towers, Laguna Woods?

Click on a Plan Letter to see the floor plan.

Plan A: 500 square foot Studio condo with 1 bathroom.

Plan B: 625 square foot 1-bedroom condo with 1 bathroom.

Plan C: 1,200 square foot 2-bedroom condo with 2 bathrooms.

Plan D: 1,100 square foot 2 bedroom condo with 2 bathrooms.

Plan F: 1,800 square foot 3-bedrooms condo with 2 bathrooms.

Plan G: 975 square foot 1-bedroom condo with 1 1/2 bathrooms.

Plan H: 1,600 square foot 3-bedroom condo with 2 bathrooms.

See more at www.RossmoorTowers.com

Free pass to view the Towers

Debbie Sagorin: Real Estate Agent in Irvine, CA

Access to Laguna Woods Village is usually restricted to pass-holders, or to guests who have had their name placed on the list by a resident, but tomorrow you can look around the Rossmoor Towers with no problems.
Rossmoor Towers at Laguna Woods Village

We're holding an
OPEN HOUSE
FEBRUARY 24TH
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m
.

The Towers at Laguna Woods Village,
24055 Paseo Del Lago W., Laguna Woods, CA 92637

For more information call 949-232-5634.

Fine dining every day from an open menu.

36 holes of Golf - (Greens fees $8.00)

Gated Community

Individually owned spacious Condos with View
500 sq. ft. Studios to 1600 sq. ft. Penthouses

Housekeeping included.

Monthly price includes all utilities, heating /cooling, cable, dining, housekeeping, transportation, exercise, library, movies, swimming pools, stables, gyms, and so much more!

Beautiful Park like setting
Minutes to Airport and Beaches

Click here to print your entry pass.