Set on a quiet cul-de-sac in Northwood's desirable Park Paseo community, this beautifully updated END-UNIT home offers privacy, comfort, and an unbeatable family friendly location. Backing to a scenic walking trail with NO DIRECT REAR neighbors, 2 Alba East features 1,915 square feet of bright, functional living space on a 4,500-square-foot lot. The main level offers a spacious living room with a fireplace, separate family room, dining room, updated kitchen, and powder room. Vaulted ceilings, laminate WOOD FLOORING, DUAL-PANE WINDOWS, and an OPEN CONCEPT KITCHEN with GRANITE COUNTERTOPS and STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES create a warm and inviting space for everyday living and entertaining. Two sets of FRENCH DOORS and a sliding glass door provide seamless indoor-outdoor flow to the PRIVATE BACKYARD, complete with a COVERED PATIO, two ceiling fans, string lighting, mature landscaping, and fruit trees. Upstairs are three spacious bedrooms, two updated bathrooms, and a whole house fan. The primary suite features dual sinks, walk-in closet with CUSTOM BUILT-INS. A long driveway and DIRECT ACCESS two-car garage provide added convenience. Located within the AWARD WINNING Irvine Unified School District, serving Santiago Hills Elementary, Sierra Vista Middle, and Northwood High School. Enjoy LOW HOA dues with access to two pools, spa, and clubhouse, plus NO MELLO ROOS. Just minutes from Irvine Spectrum, Tustin Marketplace, Trader Joe's, H Mart, John Wayne Airport, major freeways, parks, and hiking trails, this home offers the best of Irvine living.