7304 Santa Barbara St 325, Carlsbad, CA 92011

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 tall ceilings, a gourmet Viking range/oven, and an open 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 include a 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! Lakeshore Gardens is a luxury, active 55+ manufactured home community located in Carlsbad—just steps from the beach. Spanning 54 beautifully landscaped acres, the community features 383 homesites and 10 peaceful lakes surrounded by lush greenbelts, mature trees, and vibrant wildlife. The park-like setting is home to egrets, gray herons, ducks, cormorants, turtles, and fish—making it a paradise for nature lovers. The approximately 14,000 sq. ft., two-story clubhouse has been tastefully updated to reflect a high-end country club feel. The upper level includes the management offices, welcoming lobby, a card room with fireplace, billiard room, and an ocean-view balcony. Downstairs, residents enjoy a well-stocked library, a recreation room with stage, commercial-grade kitchen and restrooms. A large community patio with fountain, fire pit, and outdoor fireplace adjoins the event space, while the year-round heated pool and spa are perfect for relaxing. Additional amenities include saunas, fitness center, ping pong , RV parking, and a secure laundry building. The entire community is enclosed by a 6-foot wall with security gates and a telephone entry system for peace of mind. Residents enjoy a wide variety of activities nearly every day, including card games, bingo, craft groups, potlucks, monthly breakfasts, ladies’ luncheons, men's groups, golf groups, off site activities and more. Whether you're looking for relaxation, community, or both—you'll find it all at Lakeshore Gardens.