Donna Empfield

I have listed a new property at 2H 2399 Via Mariposa W in Laguna Woods. See details here

55+ community! 2BD/2BA END UNIT UNFURNISHED "Villa Capri/Garden Villa" CONDO with great orientation for morning sun and lovely greenbelt view! This second floor home has subterranean parking with and elevator access. Upgraded condo features laminate flooring, upgraded baseboards, Milgard easy-glide dual pane windows, plantation shutters, smooth ceilings, newer water heater and brand new carpeting in bedrooms. Walk in the double door entry and your eye goes right to the balcony with tree-filled, green outlook! The balcony faces east so it received the morning sun and is a great place to relax and start your day! There is a meandering sidewalk through this area for peaceful walks. The living/dining area is very spacious and can fit quite a bit of furniture and full of light. There are 2 sets of sliding glass doors out to the balcony plus an additional window, digital heat pump on the wall and ceiling fan in dining area. Kitchen is upgraded with granite counters recessed lighting and contains a dishwasher and built-in microwave. The kitchen window faces west for a splash of afternoon sun. Guest bedroom area is located one one side of the home opposite the primary suite for privacy when guests are visiting or private office/den area. This room is carpeted and has large closet with mirrored doors. The guest bathroom enjoys a walk-in shower, tile floors and Toto toilet. At the other end of the hallway is the spacious primary suite with plenty of closet space, mirrored doors and its own heatpump. This area is carpeted as well for a soft touch getting out of bed. The en suite features a large vanity and tub/shower with small window above and Toto toilet behind the privacy door. Both bathrooms and kitchen have new faucets. Walk right over to CH 4 - the artistic center for Laguna Woods with workrooms/clubs and classes through Saddleback College Emeritus Institute including pottery, jewelry making, lapidary, photography, wood working, art studio plus an Olympic-sized pool, hot pool with ramp access, locker rooms and shower facilities.

I have listed a new property at 2E 2396 Via Mariposa W in Laguna Woods. See details here

55+ community!! Spacious 2BD/2BA GARDEN VILLA condo close to Clubhouse 4 and next to golf course. Mid-level, end unit with elevator access in private corner with beautiful greenbelt view. Subterranean parking and elevator access. Large living/dining room with 2 sets of sliding doors onto the pleasant balcony and mirrored wall in dining area. Bright kitchen area with lots of storage space. Both bedrooms feature mirrored closet doors. Master bedroom has its own heat pump and ample closet space. New water being installed. Tiled bathroom floors. Shuttle stop right in front of the building. Clubhouse 4 enjoys a pool and spa and is the arts and crafts center of Laguna Woods Village that provides facilities and classes including pottery, jewelry making, sewing, woodworking, watercolor, photography + more. Laguna Woods Village is proud to be affiliated with the nationally recognized Saddleback College Emeritus Institute program. Many golf cart accessible pathways and free shuttle in and around the community. This remarkable home is ideally situated within Laguna Woods, allowing residents to take full advantage of its impressive amenities. Laguna Woods Village residents are privileged to enjoy a 27-hole championship golf course, a 9-hole executive par 3 course, pickleball and tennis courts, lawn bowling, gyms, clubhouses, swimming pools, horse stables, gardening centers, computer workrooms and classes + over 200 clubs and organizations. Enjoy!

I have listed a new property at C 3073 Via Serena N in Laguna Woods. See details here

55+ community! Long term, unfurnished lease. Single level cottage with no steps, no one above or below and only one shared wall. Located between gates 7 and 8 on the top of the hill with east-facing mountain view through the trees. Property has been freshly painted and has new stainless kitchen appliances (except dishwasher) and full size stacked washer/dryer! This "San Clemente" model features front and back door for a great breeze and close carport access. Front patio on the view side features lowered wall with rod iron topper, locking gate, large storage cabinet and retractable awning. Spacious living room enjoys vaulted ceiling and there are plantation shutters and adobe tile throughout. Guest bedroom is brightened with mirrored closet doors with organizers behind and large window. 2 spacious bathrooms - one with tub/shower and the other with walk-in shower, both with windows. Master suite also has a great view and cedar lined, organized closet. Wall heat pump in living room and additional a/c in master bedroom. HOA has been called to cut back the foliage and tree in courtyard. As a lessee, you'll enjoy all the great amenities offered in Laguna Woods!

I have listed a new property at D 2198 Via Mariposa E in Laguna Woods. See details here

2BD/2BA remodeled and expanded “New Valencia” CONDO - this is the highly coveted “cottage” style home with no steps and no one above or below AND financing options since it is a condo! Lush landscaping abounds in this quiet, secluded location. Lovely entryway feels like walking into your own secret garden through 3 private bougainvillea covered arbors. Enter the large front patio with tiled flooring and large storage closets housing a newer full size water heater. Solid wood entry door with leaded glass insert, locking screen door & awning over the entry lead you into this remodeled home with a California coastal vibe, incorporating soothing ocean-inspired colors! You’ll find dual pane windows, 3 energy efficient, zoned mini-splits, smooth ceilings, custom window blinds, crown & base moldings, paneled interior doors with modern hardware and consistent laminate flooring. Spacious living area features built-in shelving storage, remote honeycomb blinds and tree-filled outlook from the large windows. This room flows to the open kitchen with newer cabinets incorporating soft close drawers/cabinets, slide-out shelves & lazy susans, quartz counters with subway tile backsplash, large stainless farmhouse sink, recessed lights, white appliances including new side-by-side refrigerator with ice maker and window looking out to the patio. The adjacent dining space has a ceiling fan and leads into the former atrium area that has been turned into a bright, multi-functional office/den/dining area brightened by 2 large skylights with blinds for the hot days and ceiling fan. Retractable fabric-type sliding panel blinds to close off on the dining room side and custom shaker sliding doors with frosted glass to provide privacy for the guest suite. One of the great features of this condo is that it has been re-configured to include 2 en-suite bedrooms. The smaller guest bedroom has its own mini-split, mirrored closet doors with organizers plus a beautiful bathroom with marble-topped floating vanity, oversized marble shower with frameless doors, Solartube and tile flooring. This bathroom contains a door to access from the hallway as well, and stacked washer/dryer is housed in the hallway closet. The large primary suite features a window looking out to the patio, closet with mirrored doors and organizers and a 2nd stunning bathroom with a beautiful floating vanity, oversized shower - this one with a seat - and frameless glass door, Solartube and tile floors. SEE VIDEO!!

I have listed a new property at A 3429 Bahia Blanca W in Laguna Woods. See details here

2BD/2BA end-unit "La Quinta/Catalina" condo - one car garage + view of Laguna Canyon! There are no stairs to entry + front and rear patios to enjoy the morning or afternoon sun/sunset and windows facing both ways to catch the great canyon breeze! Located on the most western area of Laguna Woods closest to the ocean. Beautiful, custom security screen entry door welcomes all who enter. Interior upgrades include 2 quiet zoned, ductless mini-split heat pumps with ability to control each room individually - a great energy saver; dual pane windows/slider, paneled interior doors, plantation shutters, wood burning fireplace, smooth ceilings, crown molding and ceiling fans. This ranch style floorpan features living areas on one side of the home and sleeping areas on the other for maximum privacy. Remodeled kitchen enjoys quartz countertops, subway backsplash, recessed lighting, stainless appliances including refrigerator with icemaker, 2 pantries (one with slide out shelving) and diagonally laid tile flooring. Spacious living/dining area has vinyl plank flooring, recessed lighting, ceiling fan and wood burning fireplace with beautiful mantle + the great view! Sliding glass doors lead out to the patio area complete with outdoor ceiling fan for those warm nights, lowered wall and side gate - a beautiful spot to end the day watching the sunset! Back inside, the guest bathroom has updated vanity and tub/shower combo. Spacious guest bedroom features added wall of closets. Hallway houses full size, side by side washer/dryer with solid core doors to dampen the sound while the machines are running. Both bedrooms have ceiling fans and large master suite features a wall of closet space, updated vanity and walk-in shower. Bathroom, hallway and kitchen are tiled. One car detached garage plus driveway. Seller purchased but never installed HOA compliant roll down sunshades for patio that will be included. This remarkable home is ideally situated within Laguna Woods, allowing residents to take full advantage of its impressive amenities. Laguna Woods Village residents are privileged to enjoy a 27-hole championship golf course, a 9-hole executive par 3 course, pickleball and tennis courts, lawn bowling, gyms, clubhouses, swimming pools, horse stables, gardening centers, an art studio, a world-class woodshop, computer workrooms and classes + over 200 clubs and organizations