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Laguna Woods, CA 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Laguna Woods
Homebuyers looking for 55+ communities in Laguna Woods love this city in Southern California. With easy access to pristine beaches and major metro areas like Los Angeles and…
Homebuyers looking for 55+ communities in Laguna Woods love this city in Southern California. With easy access to pristine beaches and major metro areas like Los Angeles and Irvine, it is a popular destination for retirees. In addition, active adults love the year-round warmth, nearby shopping, and abundant hiking opportunities.
Climate & Geography
Laguna Woods experiences a warm Mediterranean climate characterized by warm to hot summers and mild winters. Nearby water helps moderate temperatures and prevent extremes. Residents can expect less than average rain, no snow, and 276 sunny days per year.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
There are plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation. Willow Staging Area to the southwest and Pacific Ridge Trailhead are popular sites for hiking. Residents of Laguna Woods are also just 20 minutes from the 3.2 miles of beaches at Crystal Cove State Park.
For nearby shopping, residents can head to downtown Laguna Beach, which features both designer and local boutiques, gourmet restaurants with ocean views, museums, and art galleries. Nearby Irvine boasts the Irvine Spectrum Center, a large shopping, dining, and entertainment complex with a movie theater.
For even more entertainment and shopping, residents can head an hour to Los Angeles.
Cost of Living & Taxes
The cost of living in Laguna Woods is above the national average, but it is below the state average. Compared to the rest of California, housing is more affordable in Laguna Woods.
While Social Security benefits are not taxed in California, income from other retirement plans like IRAs, 401(k)s, and private and public pensions are fully taxed. Property taxes are below average with an available homestead exemption, but sales taxes are higher than average.
Health Care
Residents of 55+ communities in Laguna Woods are part of the Los Angeles metro area which ranks in the top 45 communities on Gallup's Well-Being Index.
Laguna Woods residents have easy access to high-quality health care. MemorialCare Saddleback Memorial Center and Mission Hospitals-Mission Viejo and Laguna Beach are both nationally ranked by U.S. News and are less than five miles away.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Laguna Woods, there is 1 large community with over 1000 homes.
The smallest 55+ community in Laguna Woods has 12736 homes, the largest has 12736 homes, and the average community consists of 12736 homes.
Yes, there is gated 55+ community in Laguna Woods. The only 55+ community in Laguna Woods is gated. For instance, Laguna Woods Village is a gated community with 12736 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ community in Laguna Woods stay on the market for around 246 days. The average price of homes for sale in this community is approximately $448,903, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the community. For example, homes in Laguna Woods Village average around $448,903.
102 communities near Laguna Woods
1,307 homes near Laguna Woods
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,518 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,050 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,040 sq ft
|Stock Cooperative
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,278 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,986 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,268 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,404 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|2,024 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|2,340 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,009 sq ft
|Stock Cooperative
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,260 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|940 sq ft
|Stock Cooperative
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,392 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,861 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|4 baths
|2,574 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,440 sq ft
|Manufactured On Land
2 beds
|1 baths
|960 sq ft
|Manufactured On Land
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,188 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,091 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,200 sq ft
|Stock Cooperative
1 beds
|1 baths
|750 sq ft
|Stock Cooperative
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,920 sq ft
|Manufactured On Land
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,007 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,503 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,688 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,009 sq ft
|Stock Cooperative
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,443 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,785 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,536 sq ft
|Manufactured On Land
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,683 sq ft
|House
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,604 sq ft
|House
4 beds
|5 baths
|3,915 sq ft
|Condo
1 beds
|1 baths
|666 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,886 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,392 sq ft
|House
Frequently Asked Questions
In Laguna Woods, there is 1 large community with over 1000 homes.
The smallest 55+ community in Laguna Woods has 12736 homes, the largest has 12736 homes, and the average community consists of 12736 homes.
Yes, there is gated 55+ community in Laguna Woods. The only 55+ community in Laguna Woods is gated. For instance, Laguna Woods Village is a gated community with 12736 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ community in Laguna Woods stay on the market for around 246 days. The average price of homes for sale in this community is approximately $448,903, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the community. For example, homes in Laguna Woods Village average around $448,903.
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