Discover breathtaking canyon views and cooling coastal breezes at this Valley Crest home in North Mira Mesa. The spacious backyard overlooks the quiet Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve with mountains and city lights in the distance. Entertain with ease under the aluminum patio cover (added 2021) and in the grassy area beyond. Inside, the functional floor plan boasts 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms with upgrades throughout. The kitchen was renovated in 2023 with new cabinets, countertops, appliances and lighting. More great features: fresh interior paint (2023), newer gutters (2021), an attached 2-car garage, private laundry, an enclosed front patio, mature fruit trees (figs, loquats, tangerines), central heat, and a whole-house water softener. This property lives like a single family home, with only one shared wall. The HOA includes access to a community pool, BBQ area, basketball court, lit pathways, green spaces with beautiful views, and direct access to the 12 mile Los Penasquitos Canyon Hiking Trail. This property is also conveniently located a short drive to shops & restaurants off of Mira Mesa Blvd including the landmark Edwards Cinema, and is located less than 25 minutes from some of Southern California's finest beaches in La Jolla and Del Mar.