Unmatched location, directly across from the Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center, you have immediate access to over 65 miles of trails, including Cowles Mountain, San Diego’s most popular hike, Kumeyaay Lake, Kwaay Paay Peak, and the Old Mission Dam Historic Site. If you’ve been paying rent and wondering if homeownership is within reach, this one is worth a serious look. This short sale is located in a VA-approved complex and priced to sell. This 2-bedroom, top-floor, single-level end unit in San Carlos offers the kind of value that is genuinely hard to find in San Diego right now. No one above or below you, luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, and a balcony with stunning mountain views. The kitchen has been updated with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Dual-pane windows, plantation shutters, and a mini-split AC system keep things comfortable year-round. Storage is plentiful inside the unit and in the tandem covered carport, which also includes a shared washer and dryer. Move-in ready from day one. The community is beautifully maintained with a pool, playground, and BBQ area set in a lush, park-like setting. San Carlos is served by some of San Diego’s top-rated schools. This is San Diego living at its best, at a price point that makes first-time ownership achievable. Short sale and subject to lender approval.