This beautifully updated single-level home in the heart of Encinitas is the one you've been waiting for! The flexible floor plan offers three bedrooms, three full baths, plus a den, with engineered hardwood flooring throughout. No carpet! The light, open spaces welcome you with vaulted ceilings, newer windows, recessed lighting, skylights, smooth walls, classic craftsman baseboards and door trim, and a fresh coat of paint. An updated kitchen has stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, island seating, white cabinetry, a large pantry wall with pull-out drawers, and an eat-in dining area with a fireplace. All three baths have been updated in a neutral and modern aesthetic. The large primary bedroom is vaulted with a walk-in closet and en-suite bath. Eco-friendly features include plantation shutters in the front rooms, radiant floor heating, a retractable back patio awning, an electric car charger, and an updated solar-ready electric panel. Ample storage includes a large attic space with a pull-down ladder. Out back, relax on the slate patio, or harvest the fruit from your own lemon, orange, apple, avocado, and mango trees, or raised garden boxes! Out front, from the corner lot above the street, take in the sunsets from the charming porch swing. The home is conveniently located just a few blocks from both Flora Vista Elementary and Diegueno Middle Schools. The Village Creek HOA amenities include a swimming pool, tennis and pickleball courts, a playground, and a greenbelt park. Encinitas is home to world-famous beaches, great restaurants, fun on the Coast, Highway 101, SD Botanical Garden, Coaster Train Station, and much more!