5157 Avenida Despacio, Laguna Woods, CA 92637

$1,399,000

Welcome home! This lovely, bright Villa Serena home (3BDR/2BA) is the most popular model in prestigious Gate 11 and boasts a flowing, functional, and open floorplan that affords privacy, natural lighting, and greenery soothing to the eyes throughout from each room. As you enter through the front gate, you will… Read More see a beautiful brick courtyard tastefully landscaped with diverse flowers and mature plants. The back of the home has a spacious patio, accessed through sliding doors from the living, dining, and master bedrooms. What a perfect outdoor environment to entertain family and friends or enjoy your morning coffee! The kitchen window overlooks the front courtyard and thus gets natural light inside while providing you with a peaceful view of the neighborhood outside. The kitchen boasts upgraded quartz countertops, an updated stainless steel range hood, intricate backsplash, elegant off-white cabinetry, newer recessed lighting and appliances. The living room is expansive with a wood-burning fireplace and built-in bookcase. The master bedroom is larger than most others with its expanded addition, including a large private sitting area; large walk-in closet; an-suite bathroom with double sinks; large walk-in shower; and its location maximizes peace and quiet. The second bedroom has new window treatments, large mirrored sliding doors with closet space and convenient proximity to the second bathroom. The third bedroom has been converted into an office that looks out to the natural, green, landscaped courtyard and also has direct access to the laundry room and garage. With a central air/heating system, this lovely home also has double-paned windows/sliding doors, skylights, smooth ceilings, and a separate laundry room with washer/dryer. In 2023, the home was repainted throughout and luxury, modern, waterproof vinyl flooring was installed in most of the home. Located in the gated community of Laguna Woods Village—the premier, age 55+ active community in Orange County—this home is conveniently located with proximity to the Irvine Spectrum, Laguna Beach among other towns and offers many wonderful amenities such as a 27-hole golf course, tennis courts, separate pickleball courts, 5 swimming pools, 3 fitness centers, RV storage, garden center, and 7 clubhouses, including Clubhouse 4 that offers amazing classes in art, ceramics, wood shop, jewelry-making, and sewing, and much more. This updated, well-appointed, and well-maintained home won’t last long! Read Less

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Mar 8, 2026

Property Type

Condominium

Beds

Full Baths

Square Ft.

1,727

Year Built

1973

MLS Number

OC26001021

Additional Details

Appliances & Equipment

Dishwasher, ElectricRange, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, WaterHeater

Building

Built in 1973, Living area: 1727.0, Living area units: SquareFeet, 1 storey, Levels: One, Entry level: 1, Entry location: 1

Community

12736 units in community, Curbs, Golf, Gutters, HorseTrails, Stables, Sidewalks, Pool

Cooling

CentralAir

Disclosures

CovenantsRestrictionsDisclosure

Fireplaces

LivingRoom

Floors

Tile, Vinyl

Garage

2 spaces

Heating

Central

Home Owner's Association

Association Fee: $910, Fee Frequency: Monthly, Fee Includes: PestControl, Sewer, Amenities: CallForRules, Clubhouse, FitnessCenter, GolfCourse, HorseTrails, HotWater, MaintenanceFrontYard, Pickleball, Pool, PetRestrictions, RvParking, Guard, Security, TennisCourts, Trash, CableTv

Interior Features

CrownMolding, SeparateFormalDiningRoom, RecessedLighting, AllBedroomsDown, WalkInClosets

Laundry

InGarage

Parking

2 total parking spaces, DoorSingle, Garage

Pool

Community, Association

Property

Horse amenities: RidingTrail, Neighborhood

Sewer

PublicSewer

Taxes

Additional parcels description:, Parcel Number: 93279157, Lot: 2

Utilities

CableAvailable, SewerConnected, WaterConnected, Water Source: Public, Volts220InLaundry

Windows

Blinds, Screens, Skylights, Shutters

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