OPEN HOUSE SUN, 6/7, 11-1! Welcome to this charming bungalow in the Mt. Scott-Arleta neighborhood, blending timeless character with thoughtful modern updates. A sweet covered front porch welcomes you into a light filled living room featuring soaring 10 foot ceilings, original fir floors, picture rails, and beautiful archways. The flowing floor plan leads seamlessly into the dining room and updated kitchen, creating an ideal space for everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen is the heart of the home, offering stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, a freestanding range, refrigerator, pantry, and a stunning custom built island with a wood countertop, built-in wine fridge, and an eating bar. A convenient door opens directly to the backyard for easy indoor outdoor living. Three spacious main-level bedrooms feature 10-foot coved ceilings and fir floors, complemented by an updated Jack-and-Jill bathroom with tile flooring and a tub/shower combination. The newly added upper-level living space provides a versatile fourth bedroom plus additional room for a reading area, home office, workout area, or creative space. The lower level offers even more flexibility with a family room, laundry area, half bath, and an abundance storage. Outside, enjoy a fully fenced backyard designed for relaxation and entertaining, complete with a stone patio and raised garden beds. Additional features include a detached one car garage, carport, extended driveway with electric gate, and numerous valuable updates: all new PEX plumbing, newer roof, gas furnace and central A/C, owned solar panels installed in 2023, radon mitigation system, front yard drip irrigation, updated electrical panels for solar integration and removal of all knob and tube. This beautifully maintained home offers character, comfort, and energy efficiency in one exceptional package. Walk to cafe's, coffee, shopping and mass trans. [Home Energy Score = 6. HES Report