Want to own in the heart of Carmel Mountain Ranch and the Poway school district at an affordable price? Here is THE ONE. Welcome to this beautifully refreshed 1-bedroom, 1-bath condo in the peaceful Bernardo Village community of Rancho Bernardo—one of San Diego County’s most welcoming and well-established neighborhoods. Located on the second floor, this unit shines with brand-new Scandinavian inspired flooring, modern baseboards, fresh paint and updated hardware throughout—creating a sleek, move-in-ready home. The kitchen has received a tasteful refresh with updated finishes and opens to a spacious layout that includes a rare walk-in pantry with washer/dryer hookups—a major convenience you won’t often find in many one-bedroom units. The master bedroom is generously sized with plenty of closet space and bamboo roman blinds to complement the aesthetics. Take in the breezes and peaceful landscape of the neighborhood from the attached patio that includes an additional storage closet. Cancel your gym membership because this complex included a fitness center, pool, spa, sauna plus basketball, racquetball and tennis courts. Located in the award-winning Poway School District, both elementary and high schools are just minutes away. HOA fees cover water service and trash pickup. The community offers peaceful surroundings, mature landscaping, and easy access to shopping, medical, dining, golf, and freeway connections. First-Time Buyers or Veteran? Start your homeownership journey in comfort and style with VA loan eligibility, competitive pricing, and a move-in-ready condition, this home offers an amazing opportunity to plant roots in the Poway school district without the hassle of renovations. Your first home doesn’t have to be a fixer-upper—make this upgraded gem yours today!
For sale
Listing Provided by:
Meredith Swedo DRE #02145009 meredithswedo@gmail.com,
Coldwell Banker West
$480,000
12023 Alta Carmel Ct UNIT 256, San Diego, CA 92128
1beds
704sqft
Est.:
Condominium
Built in 2006
-- sqft lot
$468,100 Zestimate®
$682/sqft
$370/mo HOA
What's special
Modern baseboardsTasteful refreshSpacious layoutFresh paintUpdated hardwareScandinavian inspired flooringAdditional storage closet
- 19 days
- on Zillow |
- 609 |
- 26 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 20, 2025 at 09:15am
Listing Provided by:
Meredith Swedo DRE #02145009 meredithswedo@gmail.com,
Coldwell Banker West
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: NDP2504924
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Entry/Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Pantry
Pantry
- Features: Walk-In Pantry
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside
Features
- Walk-In Pantry
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 704 sqft
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Property
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: front of building
- Pool features: Community, Association
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 15 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 3130212014
- Zoning: R-1:SINGLE FAM-RES
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Condition
- Year built: 2006
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Suburban, Pool
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Fitness Center, Management, Other Courts, Barbecue, Pool, Recreation Room, Sauna, Spa/Hot Tub, Trash, Water
- Services included: Sewer
- HOA fee: $370 monthly
- HOA name: Il Palio
- HOA phone: 858-495-0900
Location
- Region: San Diego
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $682/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $175,046
- Annual tax amount: $2,029
- Date on market: 5/19/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
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