Leisure World® Seal Beach is a gated 55+ community in Orange County, California. This unique community was one of the first in setting the pace for active-adult living in Southern California. With a mild climate, ocean breezes, welcoming neighbors, social activities, and low-maintenance homes, Leisure World® Seal Beach isan attractivecommunity to consider. Residents can participate in over 200 clubs, organizations, and activities. World-class amenities, such as golf facilitiesand five artisan workshops,encourage a physical and social lifestyle among neighbors. In addition to all of the wonderful amenities and activities offered within the community, Leisure World® Seal Beach is just a short drive from all the conveniences and charms of Orange County.
Homebuyers in search of homes for sale in Seal Beach, CA will enjoy allLeisure World® Seal Beach has to offer.
Leisure World® Seal Beach Amenities
Leisure World® Seal Beach is comprised of a wide assortment of world-class amenities. The community’s six clubhouses are the hub for all community social events, classes, and fitness activities. The clubhouses include 19 meeting rooms, lounge areas with fireplaces, and 12 fully equipped kitchens. Residents can workto meet their fitness goalsin the state-of-the-art fitness center, then take a dip in the outdoor pool, andrelaxin the spa.
There are five studios and workshopsfor ceramics, arts and crafts, sewing, lapidary, and woodworking.The on-site library is stocked with a wide variety of books and DVDs. In addition, residents can enjoy the two billiard rooms, widescreen TV areas, and a computer room.
Many outdoor attractions dot the grounds of Leisure World® Seal Beach, such as six horseshoe pits, shuffleboard buildings, and a lawn bowling green.There is a picnic areaas well as gardening plots. Golf enthusiastsbenefit froma nine-hole golf course, putting greens, two driving ranges, and a pro shop.Leisure World® Seal Beach also has a 2,500-seat outdoor amphitheater that hosts performances and entertainers.
Leisure World® Seal Beach also has unique amenities, suchas its very own health care center and a full-service post office. There is also a free shuttle that takes residents around the community and to the local shopsin the surrounding area.
Leisure World® Seal Beach Homes & Real Estate
Rossmoor Corporationconstructed Leisure World® Seal Beach from 1960 to 1981.The community includes 6,608co-op units and condos, providing plenty of options for buyers in search of homes for sale in Seal Beach, CA. The community is divided into 17 neighborhoods,known as Mutuals. There are ten floor plans ranging from 550 to 1,540 square feet. These homes feature one or two bedrooms, one bathroom, and a carport. Some homes may also includehalf bathrooms, open-concept kitchens, extended bedrooms, atriums, and patios or balconies.
Leisure World® Seal Beach Lifestyle
Residents of Leisure World® Seal Beach enjoy a low-maintenance lifestyle thanks to their homeowners' association (HOA).Although each Mutual has its own board of directors and policies, most Mutuals adopt similar rules and services. Although services may vary, Leisure World® Seal Beach HOA fees generally covers exterior maintenance, landscaping, common area upkeep, recreational activities, and security. These low-maintenance homes provide residents with more time to participate in the social, active lifestyle they desire.With more than 200 social clubs, residents are bound to find one, or more, that appeals to their interest.
The Leisure World® Seal Beach community can join religious, political, and educational classes.Arts-and-crafts-minded people can enjoy art classes, ceramics clubs, lapidary and jewelry making, poetry workshops, quilting bees, and woodshop clubs. Homeowners can also pick up gameslike bridge, Bunco, chess, cribbage, Mahjong, and poker. Fitness classes range from Zumba to clogging to Pilates to ballroom dancing.
Seal Beach, CA Area
Leisure World® Seal Beach is located in Seal Beach, a city in the westernmost corner of Orange County. This convenient location puts residents in quick reach of daily necessities and entertainment options.
Grocery stores and other conveniences are also a short trip away, including Sprouts Farmers Market, Whole Foods, Ralphs, Target, and Dollar Tree. Pharmaceutical needs can be met at CVS and Walgreens.
In addition to its very own health care center,Leisure World® Seal Beach is also close to multiple health care providers, such as La Palma Intercommunity Hospital, Los Alamitos Medical Center, West Anaheim Medical Center, and Fountain Valley Regional Hospital.
Homeowners in search of options for dining and entertainment options can travel down Seal Beach Boulevard to find multiple restaurants, bars, shops, and cafes. There are also a variety of attractions in the area, such as Long Beach Museum of Art, Santa Ana Zoo, Aquarium of the Pacific, and Carpenter Performing Arts Center. Residents are also near Disneyland and Universal Studios Hollywood.
Members of the community looking to explore the outdoors can visit nearby parks and greenspaces, including Marina Vista Park, Eastgate Park, El Dorado Nature Center, and Los Cerritos Wetlands. Leisure World® Seal Beach is also less than five miles from beaches on the Pacific Coast. Golfers can tee off at nearby courses, such as Old Ranch Country Club, Maggie Hathaway Golf Course, and The Links at Terranea.
Residents who want to visit nearby metropolitan areas are in luck.Leisure World® Seal Beach is 35 minutes from Los Angeles, granting easy access to all this city has to offer. For long-distance travel, Los Angeles International Airport is 30 minutes away.
Leisure World® Seal Beach Financial Requirements
Leisure World Seal Beach has financial requirements which include but are not limited to:
- Verified monthly net income/assets up to five times or greater than the monthly carrying charges of the regular assessment plus property taxes and fees.
- Liquid assets between $25,000 and $50,000 depending on the unit purchased. Liquid assets do not include assets being used to purchase the unit.
- Verified methods for monthly income/assets may include but are not limited to three years of:
- Federal Tax returns
- 1099s for interest and dividends
- 1099-Rs for retirement income from qualified plans and annuities
- SSA-1099 Social Security Benefit Statement
- Brokerage statements and current interim statement
- Brokerage statement for interest dividends rolled over
- Bank, credit union and /or investment account statements from a U.S. bank
- W-2 forms or paycheck stubs
- Trust Income
- Disability Income
- Residential/Commercial Property rental income
- Assets must be from a U.S. institution and have been open for at least 180 days. Income requirements and verification methods are subject to change depending on the unit purchased.
