Residential Income Property with Enclosed
New
For Sale
$295,000
8 Via Castilla, Laguna Woods, CA 92637
Laguna Woods, CA
Property Size1,040 SF
Price / SF$283.65
Days on Market5
Property Features for 8 Via Castilla
General Information
Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Other
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Full bathrooms
1
Rooms
Bathroom 2, Bedroom 1, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Bathroom 1, Bedroom 2
Parking
1
Parking features
Guest, Carport, Covered, Assigned
Spa
1
Window features
Blinds, Screens
Interior features
Formica Counters
Appliances
Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Electric Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop
Subdivision
Leisure World (LW)
Elementary school district
Saddleback Valley Unified
Middle school district
Saddleback Valley Unified
High school district
Saddleback Valley Unified
Directions
From AVe Sevilla, turn onto Ave Castilla and then onto Via Castilla. Turn right and park right in front
Standard status
Active
Size
1,040 SF
Taxes and HOA fees
HOA Fee
$827 Monthly
Utilities
Sewer type
Public Sewer
Heating system
Radiant, Heat Pump (Heating), Electric (Heating)
Cooling system
Window Unit(s), Heat Pump, Electric, Wall/Window Unit(s)
Water source
Public
Amenities
enclosed patio
ceiling fan
wall heat pump
vinyl flooring
smooth ceilings
fresh paint
two golf courses
five swimming pools and spas
seven clubhouses
tennis and pickleball courts
three fitness centers
equestrian center
community transportation
RV parking
gardening centers
performing arts venues
art studios
woodworking facilities
Building Details
Year built
1964
Floors in Building
1
Number of units
1
Flooring type
Vinyl, Carpet
Listing Agency:
Laguna Premier Realty Inc.
(949) 900-6930
Listed By:
Donna Empfield · License #01386605
(949) 939-5747
Added: Aug 25
Changed: Aug 29
Last Checked: Aug 29 at 8:06PM
MLS# OC26189538
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 1,040-square-foot, two-bedroom, two-bath co-op residence was built in 1964 and occupies a lower-level position with no steps. The interior combines vinyl flooring in the main living areas with carpeting in both bedrooms, fresh paint, smooth ceilings, and a wall heat pump for heating and air conditioning. An enclosed patio expands the usable living area and includes a ceiling fan. The kitchen includes an electric oven, cooktop, dishwasher, refrigerator, and disposal; the HOA maintains the kitchen and guest bathroom. The primary bathroom contains a stack washer and dryer, while the guest bath has a walk-in shower.
The property is located at 8 Via Castilla in Laguna Woods, near Gate 1 and Clubhouse 1, with an assigned covered carport and guest parking. Laguna Woods Village is a 55+ community offering two golf courses, five swimming pools and spas, seven clubhouses, tennis and pickleball courts, three fitness centers, an equestrian center, community transportation, and more than 250 clubs and organizations. Public water and public sewer serve the residence.
The property is located at 8 Via Castilla in Laguna Woods, near Gate 1 and Clubhouse 1, with an assigned covered carport and guest parking. Laguna Woods Village is a 55+ community offering two golf courses, five swimming pools and spas, seven clubhouses, tennis and pickleball courts, three fitness centers, an equestrian center, community transportation, and more than 250 clubs and organizations. Public water and public sewer serve the residence.
Key Highlights
- 1,040‑square‑foot, two‑bedroom, two‑bath co‑op residence
- Lower‑level layout with no steps and an enclosed patio
- Assigned covered carport plus guest parking
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$19,851
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
6.73%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$397,020
$397.0K
Cap Rate 7%
$283,586
$283.6K
Cap Rate 9%
$220,567
$220.6K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,040 SF
Vacancy — income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year, subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income) — gross rent minus vacancy losses, the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses) — recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management); excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income) — income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.
Gross rent
$37.4K $36.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.3K −$1.30/SF
EGI
$36.1K $34.70/SF
− OpEx
−$16.2K −$15.62/SF
NOI
$19.9K $19.09/SF
Area
Orange County, CA
Vacancy
3.60%
Lease Rate
$36.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
45.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$397,020
Cap Rate 7%
$283,586
Cap Rate 9%
$220,567
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$283.6K
$248.1K – $330.9K
NOI $19,851 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.73%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$349.3K
$305.7K – $407.5K
NOI $24,452 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.29%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
1
Residential units
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
2,031
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 92637, CA
17,644
Population
13,494
Households
1.3
Avg Household Size
75
Median Age
52%
College-Educated
97%
High-School Grad
3.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
5,881
Density / Sq Mi
$60,235
Median Household Income
$40,375
Median Earnings
$2,232
Median Rent
$364,900
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Residential income property - Lower-level two-bedroom co-op with an enclosed patio, carport access, and membership in a 55+ community.
Where is this residential income property located?
The property is located at 8 Via Castilla Laguna Woods, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $295,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1,040‑square‑foot, two‑bedroom, two‑bath co‑op residence; Lower‑level layout with no steps and an enclosed patio; Assigned covered carport plus guest parking
