PRICE REDUCED for Timely Sale...SELLER is in ESCROW on another Property. Single Family DETACHED home in one of the most desirable family-friendly LAKESIDE COMMUNITY of CIERRA DEL LAGO HOMES next to Rancho Santa Margarita Lake and walking trails. This quiet location features 3 bedrooms PLUS Den/Loft, 2.5 baths, indoor laundry area, 2-car attached garage, fresh paint and many upgrades. Open concept kitchen has granite countertops, tumbled marble backsplash, ceiling potholder, breakfast bar, and next to a cozy family room with two-sided Fireplace for those cozy winter nights. HVAC only 1 year old upgraded Lennox two-stage, variable with upgraded thermostat. Designer ceiling fans in all main level and upstairs bedrooms. Double-pane windows (including privacy windows) and back-slider recently replaced throughout. New blinds (bedrooms have black-out and curtains). Fully remodeled bathrooms, new lighting, fixtures, vanities, and DEEP SOAKER TUB in main bath. New closet organizers for both upper bedrooms. RING doorbell system in front and backyard floodlight camera, both have two-way talk and monitoring. Minimal maintenance backyard (larger than many similar lot-sized units) including stone pavers, slate hardscape, pergola and raised garden bed that includes a citrus tree and climbing jasmine with room left to your gardening imagination and hummingbirds`delight. Access to luxurious community pool, Clubhouse, spa, and picnic area. Walking distance to Rancho Santa Margarita Beach Club and top-rated schools such as Trabuco Mesa Elementary. Residents enjoy beautiful RSM Lake, Beach Club, 13 community parks & playgrounds, 4 community pools, Sports Courts, hiking and biking trails. Community events planned throughout the year. One of the best 4th of July locations in Orange County with peek-a-boo views of fireworks. Just a few blocks from O'Neill Regional Park, and easy access to 241 Foothill Transportation Corridor.