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Laguna Woods Village's apartments are located in two tall towers named,
appropriately, The Towers (these are not assisted living facilities).
Seventy-seven has been the average resident age in The Towers for years, but
the age has
dropped to 67 years now that baby boomers have begun to move in. Visit www.lagunawoodsvillage.com
for more information about the community.
All homeowners, condo owners and co-op owners, pay a monthly HOA fee, and
this fee is rather steep, starting from $520 per month. It covers a good
amount, though, including water, trash collection,
basic cable TV, landscaping, all home exterior maintenance, 24-hour private
security patrol, shuttle service within the development and the
upkeep on seven clubhouses, five swimming pools, the two golf courses, an
equestrian center and more than 230 community clubs. For co-op owners, the monthly
fee also includes interior maintenance. Property
taxes and insurance are not covered. Residents of
The Towers pay a monthly fee of $1501 to $1801.
As mentioned earlier, there are income requirements to purchasing here.
Co-op buyers must have an annual
income of $36,000, and condo buyers must have an annual
income of $42,000. Buyers must also have
a minimum of $125,000 in assets over the purchase price of the home. Assets can include property,
cash, stocks, 401ks, etc. Income requirements for The Towers range from
$32,527 for one occupant in the smallest unit up to $50,620 for two residents
in the largest three bedroom penthouse.
Laguna Wood Village's amenities are many. There are golf
courses (one 27 hole and one 9 hole, plus a driving range and chipping area),
seven clubhouses (with five swimming pools, indoor and outdoor), a fitness
center, a performing arts center, a tennis complex with ten courts, a computer
lab, a community library, two garden centers (plot sizes range from 200 sq. ft.
to 400 sq. ft.), classes, clubs and workshops. The equestrian
center features a show ring and a grandstand and provides an opportunity for
riding lessons and trail rides; it also boards horses. There is a
community bus system, and new residents are greeted with monthly
orientations. Saddleback
College offers the Emeritus Program in which 100 courses are available to
residents of Laguna Woods. Channel 6 is the community TV station. Social workers are also available for
counseling as needed.
The city of Laguna Woods has been named one of the safest places to live in
the U.S., and Laguna Woods Village is safe as well, with gated, controlled
access and roving security patrols throughout the community. It also has free, guided tours of the development for prospective buyers the first
three Thursdays of every month. These include visiting the recreation facilities and
peeking inside two open houses
that belong to current residents. A free lunch is included!
Medical facilities, shopping centers, theater events and restaurants are all
close by, but none are located within the development itself.
Temperatures vary between 65 degrees and 85 degrees throughout the year, and
precipitation is low. It's southern California.
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