Welcome home to this delightful 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom view home nestled in the highly sought-after Montecido community within Portola Hills in Lake Forest. Boasting 1,256 square feet of inviting living space, this two-story residence built in 1990 offers a smart and functional layout featuring one bedroom and one full bath conveniently located on the main level—perfect for visiting guests or a private office. Additionally there are 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms upstairs, including a spacious primary suite. The light-filled interior showcases an upgraded open-concept kitchen with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and soft-closing doors and drawers flowing seamlessly into a comfortable living/family room area, highlighted by a warm gas fireplace with stone surround and mantle, ideal for gatherings. The entire home has luxury vinyl plank flooring. Enjoy upgraded low-e windows and sliding glass door, new as of late 2021 York central air conditioning and heating for year-round comfort, plus practical conveniences like an attached one-car garage with in-garage laundry and plenty of guest parking. The water heater is new as of late 2024. Every electrical fixture in the home has been updated (outlets, switches) and the home has LED can lights in the kitchen, living room and both upstairs bedrooms, with ceiling fans in both upstairs bedrooms. All 3 bathrooms have custom shaker cabinets with quartz countertops and new plumbing fixtures as well as newer high efficiency Kohler toilets. As part of the Montecido community, you’ll enjoy low-maintenance living and wonderful community amenities such as a sparkling swimming pool, spa, clubhouse, and fitness facilities. The location is unbeatable, right across the street from Portola Hills Elementary (10/10 on GreatSchools.org) and just blocks from other highly rated schools (Serrano Middle, and El Toro High in the Saddleback Valley Unified district), parks, hiking and biking trails in the nearby Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park and Santa Ana Mountains foothills, plus easy access to shopping, dining, and major freeways (I-5 & 241).