Rare Opportunity in Rancho Santalina! We will consider any offer over $1M. Price reduced from 1.1M. Seller may entertain credits to reduce the buyer's loan percentage. Remember if interest rates drop home prices rise. This beautifully upgraded and meticulously maintained home offers 4 spacious bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms—ideal for family living. Perched atop the first hill in the neighborhood, the home boasts expansive 180-degree westerly views and enhanced privacy, as no homes face the backyard. The low-maintenance backyard features a premium built-in barbecue and a fully fenced yard with a see-through design to preserve the panoramic vistas. Inside, the home showcases rich Armstrong Hickory wood flooring on the main level and elegant plantation wood shutters throughout. The open-concept kitchen flows seamlessly into the family room and includes a center island, granite countertops and backsplashes, a walk-in pantry, and top-of-the-line appliances. A separate dining area (table and select furnishings available for sale) enhances the space for entertaining. Each of the four bedrooms includes a walk-in closet, and the laundry room is outfitted with upgraded cabinetry and a deep basin sink. Rancho Santalina offers three community play areas, including a nearby tot lot, open green space, and a larger park just half a block away with play structures, basketball courts, and picnic tables. Located in the acclaimed San Marcos Unified School District—home to award-winning San Marcos High School—this property is also convenient to freeways, shopping, dining, Palomar College, and California State University San Marcos.