Mill Creek Residential is adding to its Southern California portfolio with the development of Modera Melrose, a mixed-use garden-style community located on the border of Oceanside and Vista in San Diego’s North County.

Modera Melrose features 323 one-, two and three-bedroom apartment homes, 2,100 square feet of commercial space and sits eight miles inland of Oceanside’s beaches and retail-lined downtown area. First move-ins are projected for late summer 2026.

Community amenities include a resort-style pool and spa with sundeck and cabanas, outdoor courtyard with grilling areas and fire pit, club-quality fitness studio with TRX station, spin bikes, fitness on-demand, and yoga and Pilates space, expansive clubroom with gathering space and demonstration kitchen, game room with billiards, hotel-inspired lobby, coworking space with comfortable seating areas, private workstations and private conference room. The community also features complimentary high-speed WiFi in common areas, pet spa, available additional storage, 24/7 self-serve package lockers with cold storage, controlled-access parking garage with EV-charging and controlled guest access technology.

Apartment homes at Modera Melrose include a large chef’s island with built-in storage, gourmet kitchens with quartz countertops and custom cabinetry, tile backsplash, stainless steel LG appliance package, polished chrome fixtures throughout, spacious bedrooms with large custom closets, dual entrance bathrooms with a pass-through closet and designer bathrooms with quartz countertops and backlit mirrors. Smart home tech features keyless entry and smart thermostats. Additional home amenities include oversized windows, in-home, full-size washers and dryers, nine-foot ceilings, and wood-style plank flooring.

Situated at 5011-5061 Oceanside Boulevard at the intersection of Melrose Drive, Modera Melrose is located along the Inland Rail Trail, a 21-mile Class I bikeway that stretches through Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos, Escondido and a portion of the unincorporated County of San Diego. The community also sits adjacent to the Melrose Drive station and within 1.5 of Vista’s revitalized historic district.