Located in the sought-after Vista Ladera neighborhood of Rancho Santa Margarita, this two-story home is move-in ready! This home is walking distance to both elementary and middle schools, about 0.2 mile from the RSM Lake and Beach Park and about 0.3 mile from multiple grocery and shopping areas. Fresh neutral paint throughout, tile flooring, and dual-paned windows & sliding doors complement the bright & open floorplan. Enter into the inviting living room featuring vaulted ceilings. The separate dining room is a great place for formal gatherings and features sliding doors to the backyard. The adjacent kitchen is well-appointed with tile floors, fresh white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and recessed lighting. The kitchen opens to the family room featuring a cozy brick fireplace and large, light-catching sliding doors to the backyard. Upstairs, the master bedroom features an en-suite full bathroom with new light fixtures and dual sinks. Down the hall, the two secondary bedrooms are generously sized and share the full hall bathroom. Enjoy year-round SAMLARC hosted community events, use of the community parks & pools and the Santa Margarita Lake Beach Club. Nearby shopping & dining options, hiking & biking trails, the 241 toll road and award-winning schools including Cielo Vista Elementary and RSM Intermediate. Welcome home!