Imagine being mesmerized by lavish model homes after seeing the fully staged layouts while the smell of brand new carpet and materials fills the air. You can easily imagine this being your home as you visualize yourself going through your work days and entertaining guests. You review the price sheet and the monthly payment looks affordable.

Then you see HOA dues starting at around $215 a month. Not bad, right?

A few years later, it goes up to $275. Then a decade later, almost triple. What happened?

Let’s see how the 4 communities in Anaheim have compared against each other: Chapman Commons, The Domain, Harbor Lofts, and Stadium Lofts. Newer communities such as 100 West and Alia at A-Town don’t have enough data for the time being, but rest assured — their time is coming as well.

HOAs in general have seen a sharp increase on top of the normal inflation passed along by 3rd party services such as janitorial, electricity, trash, gardener, accounting services, elevator maintenance, etc. But the biggest increases? I’ll have a future blog on what has really skyrocketed.

100 West

Disneyland RESORT DISTRICT

100 West

Anaheim's most luxurious gated townhome and condominium community with private rooftop decks.

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A-Town

platinum triangle - anaheim stadium

A-Town

Townhomes and flats located near Anaheim Stadium.

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Chapman Commons

Disneyland resort district

Chapman Commons

Industrial themed condos with select loft floorplans on top floor. Available townhomes with private entrances.

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The Domain

Downtown Anaheim

The Domain

Next generation condos right next to Anaheim's Historic Packing House and Downtown Anaheim. Community rooftop decks for viewing Disneyland fireworks.

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Harbor Lofts

Downtown Anaheim

Harbor Lofts

Industrial-styled lofts located on Center Street Promenade. Select units with work-live configurations with street frontage to Harbor Boulevard.

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Stadium Lofts

Platinum Triangle - Angel stadium

Stadium Lofts

Ball park themed condos right across the street from Angel Stadium. Studio units all the way up to the largest "Angel" floorplan with resort-like amenities including full fitness center, junior olympic sized pool, dry sauna, and jacuzzi.

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Chapman Commons: A look at what’s selling, how fast, and where value remains steady

In Chapman Commons, it’s hard to believe that it’s been 3 years since a 3-bedroom, corner unit closed for $700,000, marking the highest known sale in the building to date. While that sale stood out for its speed and price, the broader data shows that 2-bedroom flats remain the most consistent and reliable performers in the community.

This blog post covers both — the standout sale and the ongoing pattern that continues to shape resale activity at Chapman Commons.

Highest Recorded Sale: $700,000

A 3-bedroom corner layout closed at $700,000 after just 10 days on market back in 2022. The market has changed drastically since rates went above 7%.

? Sale Price: $700,000
? Days on Market: 10
?️ Bedrooms: 3
? Approx. Size: 1,401

Market Context and Current Conditions – (Hold your excitement)

While that sale reflects strong demand for well-positioned 3-bedroom units, my experience representing current buyers and listings suggests a more cautious buyer pool today. Some properties have required longer time on the market or strategic pricing adjustments to attract attention.

I had a recent sale in the Stadium Lofts which was a 3 bedroom premier floorplan and 2 sales last month in the Domain of their largest floorplan and both experienced significantly more time on the market. The amount of showings and offers have really taken a decline.

At the same time, Chapman Commons is holding up better than nearby communities when it comes to monthly costs:

• HOA dues at The Domain in Anaheim have recently increased beyond $600/month, creating some resistance from potential buyers.

• Stadium Lofts is expected to raise HOA dues again, and includes Mello-Roos assessment, further narrowing its buyer pool.

Floorplan Trends: The Role of 2-Bedroom Flats

Despite the market softening, there’s good news for 2 bedroom owners. We reviewed sales data from Chapman Commons and removed extreme outliers to focus on meaningful averages. Here’s what the data shows:

Despite a slight price premium for 3-bedroom units, it’s the 2-bedroom layouts that dominate in volume and consistency. They appeal to a wider range of buyers—singles, couples, and small families—and continue to drive most of the activity in the building. In other words, a 3rd bedroom is a bit of an oxymoron for a high density buyer. Often, as soon as the higher price comes into play, the option of older townhomes with attached, direct access private garages come into play. Or they can pay an additional $50k more and get a newer construction townhome with many of the builder incentives being offered nearby.

For sales in the last 6 months in Chapman Commons, 4 sales have averaged 11 days on market. Stadium Lofts is experiencing similar buyer demand with 19 days to sell.

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