Located just minutes from Hwy 78 for an easy commute, 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 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 updates including furnace, replaced windows throughout, refrigerator, custom window shades, Ring doorbell and patio floodlight, added lighting and ceiling fans, designer accent wall paint, patio wood slat flooring and a remodeled guest bath vanity and sink area just to name a few. Beyond the home, the location truly shines. Youll 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 Californias year-round outdoor lifestyle with sunny, temperate climate. Carlsbad State Beach is only about 15 minutes away, while hiking, biking, golf