Located in the gated Parkside at Mission Circle community in San Marcos, this 5 bed, 4.5 bath, 3,450 sq ft Plan 3 home features extensive upgrades and flexible living spaces. From the moment you enter, the home features Provenza LVP flooring, designer lighting and hardware, Roman shades, custom finishes, architectural details, 10-foot downstairs ceilings, and 9-foot upstairs ceilings. The kitchen features quartz countertops, a hand-selected stone backsplash, custom quartz shelving, upgraded cabinetry and hardware, a designer stove surround, decorative ceiling beams, and a spacious walk-in pantry. The kitchen opens to the main living area with a custom electric fireplace and mantel. The attached Next Gen suite includes its own entrance, living area, bedroom, full bathroom, separate AC, kitchenette with sink, refrigerator and microwave, and separate laundry hookups. The suite can accommodate multigenerational living, guests, older children, a private office, or potential rental use. Located less than two miles from Cal State San Marcos and close to Palomar Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente San Marcos Medical Center, the suite also offers potential appeal for medical professionals and students. Upstairs, the primary suite features two oversized custom walk-in closets and a bathroom with a freestanding soaking tub, separate shower, custom molding, upgraded mirrors and fixtures, and a Roman clay accent wall. The extra-large upstairs bonus room provides flexible space for a media room, game room, home theater, second family room, playroom, gym, creative studio, or home office. The dedicated upstairs laundry room and custom under-stair storage add functionality. Large glass doors open to the backyard, featuring a covered California room with roll-up shades and porcelain pavers, mature olive trees, landscaping, and exterior lighting. The space provides additional room for outdoor dining, relaxing, and entertaining. Additional features include fully owned solar with a partial-home backup battery under NEM 2.0, an electric vehicle charger connection, designer faucets and cabinet hardware, and a second laundry area downstairs. The surrounding North City area is adding dining, wellness, recreation, retail, and healthcare amenities, including the future Scripps San Marcos Medical Center, a new two-acre Central Park, a future Trader Joe's, Haggo's Organic Taco & Kitchen, and Honor Pilates. The home is located within the highly rated San Marcos Unified School District and offers the amenities of a gated cul-de-sac community, including Food Truck Fridays, holiday bike parades, Halloween festivities, and other neighborhood events.