This peaceful updated 2-bed 2-bath 1488 sqft home is located in the beautifully landscaped gated 55+ Laguna Vista community in Oceanside. Its prime location within the community offers serene Bass Lake views. The home features central AC, an open-concept layout with soaring vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and dual-pane windows in the living room, along with laminate flooring throughout and numerous skylights that bring in plenty of natural light. The kitchen is equipped with a pantry and a convenient breakfast bar. Updated bathrooms offer 2 walk-in showers and tub. An enclosed porch/ CA sunroom adds extra space that can be used as a home office or a quiet retreat. Additional features include an in-unit side-by-side washer & dryer as well as a storage shed for added convenience. The South-facing back patio, with its tranquil lake view, provides plenty of room for outdoor furniture, making it an ideal spot for relaxation, gardening or entertaining. Laguna Vista offers excellent amenities, including a clubhouse, heated pool and hot tub, pickleball and tennis courts and a variety of social activities such as happy hours, craft classes and card games. Residents can also enjoy the area’s natural beauty, with the Pacific Ocean and Oceanside Pier just 4 miles away. Grocery stores, banks and other conveniences are only a short distance away. Best of all, this home is located in a rent-controlled community with NO PROPERTY TAXES.