Tucked on a peaceful single-loaded street with LOW MELLO ROOS and PAID FOR SOLAR, this upgraded home offers a rare combination of privacy, functionality, and access to world-class amenities. Enjoy a short stroll to a charming pocket park, the Sendero Pool &#38' Gym, and nearby putting greens. Inside, the open-concept floorplan is filled with exceptional natural light and features hardwood flooring throughout most of the home. A downstairs bedroom and full bath offer an ideal setup for guests or multigenerational living. The heart of the home is the kitchen, featuring an oversized island with barstool seating for up to five, a walk-in pantry, and seamless flow into the family room. A spacious dining area is integrated into the open kitchen design, perfect for everyday meals or entertaining. Step outside to a private backyard retreat filled with mature landscaping, colorful blooms, and fruit trees. Enjoy a complete outdoor cooking station with sink, interlocking pavers, and coated concrete decking—perfect for relaxing or entertaining with ease. Upstairs, a flexible bonus space can be tailored to your needs—home office, homework zone, or media lounge. All bedrooms are generously sized, including a spacious primary suite with a coffered ceiling, walk-in closet, custom wardrobe built-ins, dual vanities, soaking tub, and walk-in shower. You’ll also love the convenient upstairs laundry room. Additional highlights include paid-off solar, a whole-house water purification system, window shades, and wood shutters. Enjoy the best of Rancho Mission Viejo living—access to Ranch House, Ranch Cove, and exclusive resident-only amenities across Sendero, Esencia, Rienda, and future Villages. With resort-style pools, fitness centers, community farms, Esencia K-8 school, playgrounds, fire pits, a coffee shop, arcade, and more—this is an ideal lifestyle.