Opportunity - both sides of a duplex available AND expanded sf on each. Popcorn ceilings have been removed, they are freshly painted with dual-pane windows throughout. Backyards are just right for an herb garden to enhance your fresh recipes. There is an eat-in area of the kitchen which has direct access to the garage. High capacity A/C is enhanced by two whirlybirds over garage and attic. Wonderful 55+ community with 3 miles of walkable streets. We love dogs and cats. See Supplement for more details.

The typical home in Costa Serena is 827 sf, 2 BR & 1 BA. This twinhome is fully permitted to 1,247 sf with 3 BR & 2 BA, though county records just show the SF increase. Great living or great investment. The smaller homes are renting in the $2,400 range. You must be 55+ to live here but can purchase at any age as an investment. Or you could buy both, live in one and rent the other. The rental on 3/2 s is untested, they are so rarely on the market. Newer water heater. The third bedroom could alternatively be a family room. At any hour folks are walking the gentle hills in the community on quiet streets, some of which have ocean views. We call the 696-home collection of front yards "Our Garden" Just 3.5 miles straight line to the Pacific Ocean, we are in the Coastal Cool Zone without being in the "May Grey" fog line and coastal layer. This is a neighborhood where people help each other. The community is supported by $25 per month contributions which are voluntary. That kind of cooperation speaks volumes about the quality of the folks living here.