Rare owned-land opportunity in Rancho Carlsbad, a gated 55+ community minutes from Carlsbad's shopping, dining, and beaches. This single-story home is one of the larger floorplans in the community, backing to a peaceful creek with no rear neighbors and two private balconies off the main living space. Open concept with a spacious living, dining and family room, flooded with natural light throughout. 3 generous size bedrooms, one of which works great as a home office or flex space. Enjoy the oversized laundry and mud room just off the covered carport with plenty of parking space. The home has just been updated with new paint, new interior and exterior carpet, and refreshed cabinetry making it turnkey and move in ready.  Roof was replaced in 2021 and the A/C unit and water heater were replaced in 2026. Rancho Carlsbad's $485/month HOA includes a safe patrolled gatehouse, clubhouse and rec building, pool and spa, multi-purpose room, tennis and pickleball courts, bocce ball court, dog park, community gardens, and an RV lot. Located adjacent to Rancho Carlsbad 18-hole golf course and right off of El Camino Real with daily conveniences nearby.