7304 Santa Barbara St unit: 325 325 Immaculate Lakeside Home in Coveted 55+ Lakeshore Gardens! Own Carlsbad lakefront living-with yard, deck, and thoughtful upgrades-for under $500K! This beautifully maintained 2-bedroom + office home offers vaulted ceilings, a gourmet Viking range/oven, and an light & bright kitchen with breakfast bar-perfect for entertaining or daily living. Enjoy indoor-outdoor living with a wraparound-style deck, including a covered lakeside area where you can relax with views of greenbelts, fountains, ducks, turtles, herons, egrets, brilliant sunsets, and gentle lake breezes. One of the rare lakefront homes with a gated artificial turf side yard -ideal for pets or garden space. The spacious primary suite features an oversized bathroom, generous storage, and excellent natural light. Additional highlights includes cost-efficient 3 zone split Heat/AC units, custom pantry in the laundry room, upgraded lighting, newer ceiling fans throughout, a large storage shed, direct greenbelt access, and a quiet indoor environment. Lakefront homes with this blend of upgrades, privacy, and outdoor space are rare-making this one of the most compelling values in the community. Lakeshore Gardens spans 54 beautifully landscaped acres with 10 freshwater lakes and offers resort-style amenities: pool, spa, clubhouse, fitness center, library, firepit patio, resident activities and more. Just blocks from the beach, I-5, Coaster, and shopping-golf cart-friendly too! Monthly space rent: $2, 825 - Even with space rent, owning here beats the cost of nearby rentals!