If you love the charm of a 1943 build but want updated and move-in ready, with a big yard and Southwest Portland convenience…meet your match! Lovingly cared for and maintained, this home brings together thoughtful updates with the character of an 80-year-old home. Freshly painted inside and out in 2025, it has the unique built-ins, quirky touches, and architectural details that make homes of this vintage so special. The kitchen has been refreshed with new quartz countertops, a stainless undermount sink, a microwave hood vent, and a new range. Hardwood floors run through much of the main level, while the finished basement and upstairs loft-style bedroom have durable laminate wood flooring. The main floor bathroom features a new quartz tub surround and tile flooring, and the basement bathroom has been updated as well. Updated lighting, hardware, and fixtures can be found throughout. New furnace in 2020. Outside, a humongous patio provides plenty of space for entertaining, while the .19-acre lot offers pear and persimmon trees, planting beds with trellises in the back, and summer-blooming dahlias in the front. The attached garage adds convenience, and the new fireplace tile, doors and screen give the living space a fresh look. Whether you love cozy evenings by the fire or sunny afternoons in the garden, this home has something waiting for you to discover. [Home Energy Score = 3. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10236714]