Holiday Special! Seller may offer a 2-1 Buydown — fresh paint completed and ready for your holiday celebrations! Welcome to one of the most updated homes in the sought-after Vista Way Village community—a gated hillside retreat less than 5 miles from the beach. This western-facing terrace-level unit captures refreshing ocean breezes and natural shade, keeping your home comfortable year-round. Inside, nearly every detail has been upgraded for style and convenience. The kitchen features Brazilian Aquarella quartz countertops (2022), updated cabinets, a breakfast bar, new Whirlpool appliances including a double-door refrigerator, quiet dishwasher, oven, and over-the-range microwave (2024), plus bright 2×4 LED skylight panel lighting. The bathrooms shine with a custom vanity, a Spanish tile floor, a new tub and surround with a lifetime warranty, marble and quartz counters, and modern LED lighting. The home also boasts newer Anderson Windows, high-traffic LVP flooring (2024), smart integration on all switches, LED lighting and ceiling fans throughout, and fresh paint. In-unit laundry hookups are included for your convenience. Enjoy a private balcony and a spacious lawn directly outside your door—perfect for relaxing outdoors or letting pets stretch their legs. A one-car garage plus an additional assigned space provide ample parking. Vista Way Village offers resort-style amenities: 2 pools, 2 Jacuzzis, BBQ areas, a clubhouse, fitness center, tennis/sports court, gazebos, children’s play area, and doggy stations throughout. The community is gated with security, providing residents with peace of mind alongside its many lifestyle perks.The location is unbeatable—close to I-5, Hwy 78, and 76, with shopping, dining, groceries, medical facilities, and the VA Clinic nearby. The Shoppes at Carlsbad and the new Frontwave Arena are just over a mile away. This is a rare opportunity to own a stylishly upgraded home in a vibrant, coastal community with every convenience at your doorstep.