This inviting SINGLE LEVEL home in the sought-after Cortez neighborhood blends comfort, convenience, and California living at its best. With three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a PRIVATE POOL, it offers the perfect setting for both everyday life and weekend entertaining. Just off the entry, a separate formal living room sets the tone with abundant natural light and a welcoming atmosphere. The home continues with an open floor plan that includes engineered wood flooring, neutral paint and carpet, shutters, and generous dining areas. A spacious family room with a cozy fireplace and sliding door to the backyard makes indoor-outdoor entertaining effortless. Outdoors, a sparkling pool is the centerpiece, surrounded by plenty of space for lounging, dining, and hosting gatherings—an ideal backdrop for warm Mission Viejo days. Well maintained and in good condition, the home also offers an excellent opportunity to update or personalize over time. All this in a prime location with Lake Mission Viejo membership, award-winning schools, nearby parks, shopping, and convenient freeway access. WELCOME HOME!