First time buyer delight! Welcome to Palm Crest, a well-located gated community where your new home awaits! Your front door is off a private walkway. From there, you'll step into a formal entry/foyer. Ascend the stairs to a bright and open living area, including a living room with a custom fireplace with a tile facade and mantle, a den/flex space that could be also be a formal dining room or home office. Espresso colored vinyl plank floors enhance the luxurious look of this space. The balcony/patio offers a relaxing spot to sit and enjoy your morning coffee. The kitchen is well laid out and offers plenty of room to share the cooking duties with lots of counter space and a breakfast bar, and the updated stainless appliances include a wall oven/microwave combo and 5 burner cook top with range hood and a dishwasher too. The dining area is flooded in natural light from the unique atrium style windows. Also on this floor is a pantry area and a remodeled powder room to accommodate your guests. Upstairs you will find 3 spacious bedrooms including a large primary suite with vaulted ceilings (the king-sized bed will fit fine in here!), a full wall of closets with mirrored doors and an en-suite full bathroom with a double sink vanity, and tub/shower combo. The secondary bedrooms are also quite generous and the vaulted ceilings and mirrored closet doors make the spaces feel even bigger. The hall bath is brightened by a skylight, and offers a tub/shower combo, updated fixtures and wainscot on the walls for a "beachy" look. We're not done yet! There is a full-sized laundry room on the ground floor that leads to an oversized TWO CAR GARAGE – and YES – it really fits 2 cars PLUS lots of room for storage! This complex offers a pool and spa and lots of guest parking throughout. APPROVED FOR FHA AND VA FINANCING! This affordable home is close to major employers, the freeway, lots of shopping, and approximately 5 miles to the beach. Don't let this one pass you by!