Minty fresh and cute-as-a-button, this one level ranch has had all the heavy lifting done for you while still owning its vintage flair. Enjoy a centerpiece wood burning fireplace and excellent floor plan with a lovely large yard. Undeniable conveniences award this home with a 9 Home Energy Score with its newer double paned vinyl windows and sliders, solar panels, tankless water heater, and high efficiency gas furnace. A modestly refreshed kitchen with pantry and new range has all the cabinet and counter space you’ll need, with a sweet adjoining dining area that leads out to the backyard. Three freshly carpeted bedrooms are warm and cozy. The primary bedroom has an ensuite full bath, double closets, and access to the back deck - perfect for waking up with the birdsong and sipping a hot cup of tea. Enjoy the rewards of the many updates throughout, including fresh interior paint, central A/C, new light fixtures and ceiling fans, PEX plumbing, and a newer sewer. The inviting backyard provides shade from mature leafy trees and doug firs to host social soirees. Fenced and private, it’s perfect for kids and pups at play! While the sunny south facing front yard has plenty of space for growing vegetables. Located in the Arleta neighborhood, right on the cusp of Foster-Powell and Woodstock - close to many parks & schools, easy commuting, and everything you need in SE Portland. This is an piece of cake home with lots of perks and personality! [Home Energy Score = 9. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10232548]