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!