**SELLER MAY CREDIT BUYER UPTO $10000.00 DOLLARS IN CLOSING COST THAT CAN BE APPLYED TO BUY DOWN INTEREST RATE ***REMODELED • 2-CAR ATTACHED GARAGE • APPROX. 5 MILES TO THE BEACH! AND NO LAND LEASE! Rare opportunity to own a beautifully updated 1-bedroom, 1-bath home in Costa Mesa’s desirable Monticello community, where 1-bedroom units rarely become available! This move-in-ready home features a versatile flex space perfect for a home office, guest area, additional sleeping space, or sitting room. The remodeled kitchen offers new cabinetry, quartz countertops, and stainless steel appliances. New waterproof laminate flooring runs throughout, along with fresh interior paint and updated lighting and plumbing fixtures. The beautifully renovated bathroom features a modern dual-sink vanity and tiled bathtub enclosure. A 2-car attached garage with direct access provides exceptional convenience, parking, and storage. Enjoy a highly convenient location within walking distance of Orange Coast College, Vanguard University, and the OC Fairgrounds, with shopping, dining, entertainment, and the 55, 73, and 405 freeways just minutes away. And with the beach approximately 5 miles away, coastal living is always within easy reach. Monticello residents enjoy a gated community pool, clubhouse, and low HOA dues.With NO land lease and NO Mello-Roos, this is a rare opportunity to own near the coast without the detached-home price tag. Whether you're a first-time buyer or a savvy investor, this is your ticket into one of OC’s hottest markets.