Welcome to your beach close,FIVE BEDROOM,3-CAR GARAGE,interior tract home on a quiet street,serviced by top-ranked schools & in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in all of HB! The pleasant curb appeal starts w/the manicured front yard & leads to a nicely upgraded & well-constructed home.Entering the residence through the custom double doors,you are greeted by a large living area w/vaulted ceilings,accented w/wood & tile flooring throughout the 1st level,recessed lighting,a gas fireplace,a large skylight & lots of natural light.The efficient layout flows into a nicely appointed kitchen overlooking the backyard,w/granite countertops & backsplash,a large garden window,newer appliances & plenty of cabinet space.Adjacent to the kitchen is a dining area w/sliding doors to the backyard as well as open to the step-down family room. The family room has a gas fireplace accented w/slate tiles,2 ceiling fans,a bath w/a shower,new porcelain tile floors & vanity,a laundry room w/gas & 220V hookups & direct access to the 3-car garage.The family room also has French doors that lead to a well-sized private backyard with a grass & sitting area under the large aluminum pergola that spans half the width of the home.Back inside the house, there is a dining area off the kitchen which is open to the large living room.As you make your way upstairs,there are 5 bedrooms,all refreshed w/new carpet & baseboards,paint,scraped ceilings & recessed lighting.The owner s suite has vaulted ceilings,2 closets (1 being a large walk-in closet),an en-suite bath w/a shower,a white shaker-styled dual vanity w/bronze finishes,porcelain tile flooring,new light fixtures & a reglazed shower.The secondary beds share a hall bath w/a shower & a new dual sink.Other highlights include new carpet & tile flooring,paint,recessed lighting,scraped ceilings,dual pane windows throughout,2 skylights,plantation shutters & vinyl siding on the exterior of much of the home & freshly manicured landscaping in the front & backyard.Only steps away & within the tract,Newland Elementary school & park.A short bike ride to the world-famous,white sand beaches of Surf City, & the fine dining,entertainment & shops at Main St & Pacific City! Also nearby is South Coast Plaza,Costco,HB Central Park,Library,HB Sports Complex,the Equestrian Center,Mile Square Park & Golf Course,the OC Fair Grounds & much more! Easy access to freeways & PCH.With many recent improvements,enjoy California coastal living at its finest!