BIG PRICE DROP! BIG OPPORTUNITY! FHA & VA BUYERS WELCOME! The upgrades already made this home stand out. Come compare - you'll LOVE the difference!! Just 3 min. from Hwy. 78. This beautifully updated ground-level condo with private patio & storage closet in desirable Melrose Park offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and lifestyle. Residents enjoy resort-style amenities including tennis courts, two sparkling pools and relaxing spas. Parking is single car garage & 1 parking space. Water, trash, recycling, landscaping & security are included. The home itself was renovated 4 years ago. Prior improvements include luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, remodeled kitchen cabinetry and countertops, a stylish tiled fireplace surround, and an upgraded patio slider. The current owners have continued enhancing the property with even more impressive additions including furnace, refrigerator, Ring doorbell, patio floodlight, lighting and ceiling fans, designer accent wall paint, patio wood slat flooring and a remodeled guest bath vanity and sink area. Also, upgraded windows & treatments that provide energy cost savings & virtually no street noise! Beyond the home, the location truly shines. You’ll be just 5 minutes from the vibrant heart of Vista Village, known for its charming restaurants, boutique shops, theaters, water park, and thriving craft beer scene along the renowned “Hops Highway.” Enjoy live entertainment and Broadway-quality productions at the Moonlight Amphitheatre or unwind with peaceful walks through Brengle Terrace Park. Living here also means embracing the best of Southern California’s year-round outdoor lifestyle with sunny, temperate climate. Carlsbad State Beach is only about 15 minutes away, while hiking, biking, golf courses, and sports complexes are all nearby. Spend your weekends exploring the vibrant nightlife of the nearby coastal communities or venture north to Temecula’s wine country and hot air balloon adventures. With its stylish interior, central location, and endless nearby recreation and entertainment, this move-in ready condo offers an exceptional opportunity to enjoy the very best of North County living. More great news! Vista School Dist. offers for 2026-2027 school year "schools of choice" with magnet school options via a lottery system to personalize your education experience!