Step into a Cherry Park treasure! This sweet retro ranch blends vintage soul with thoughtful updates. Slightly elevated from the street and set on a corner lot, the inviting front porch overlooks a lush garden that offers beauty and privacy! Sunlight fills the home, highlighting refinished original hardwood floors and timeless mid-century character. The handsome living room features a classic woodburning fireplace & views of the beautiful yard and neighborhood beyond. An open floor plan connects the living and dining areas to an elevated galley-style kitchen updated with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, backsplash, and a convenient eat-in space.Three spacious bedrooms offer hardwood floors and abundant natural light; one features a slider to the backyard, creating a flexible space for a home office, family room, or guest room. The beautifully renovated bathroom includes a new shower/tub surround, LVT flooring, and charming period fixtures. Need more room? The expansive basement provides exceptional flexibility, with space for hobbies, recreation, storage, or a workshop. A retro family room features a second wood-burning fireplace, period wood paneling, and built-ins. The oversized two-car garage includes bike racks, a workbench, pantry storage, and a practical landing zone for coats and shoes. Outside, a gardener’s paradise surrounds the home with fruit trees, raspberries, dahlias, drought-tolerant perennials, and spectacular spring blooms. Enjoy the birds and pollinators that thrive there! Versatile outdoor spaces include a patio and firepit area, greenhouse, shed, chicken coop, and fenced pet area. Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac, just steps from a beloved neighborhood park. Recent improvements include kitchen flooring and countertops, water line replacement, bathroom renovation, dishwasher, stove, and updated electrical. Move-in ready, beautifully maintained, and minutes from Montavilla’s popular shops, restaurants, transit & bike routes! [Home Energy Score = 5. HES Report at https://rpt.greenbuildingregistry.com/hes/OR10009408]