Welcome home to this Traditional 3BR/2BA Mid-Century Ranch situated in Lake Balboa, long coveted for its central location to everything the San Fernando Valley has to offer! Gorgeous original oak hardwood floors are featured throughout. The Living Room features recessed lighting, a large gas/woodburning stone fireplace and hearth, and an oversized sliding door leading to the covered backyard porch. The fully remodeled Kitchen in 2020 features KraftMaid custom cabinetry, soft-close doors and drawers, quartz countertops, travertine tile backsplash, on-trend features like a farmhouse sink and porcelain wood-look tile flooring, recessed lighting, and SS appliances. A charming built-in Nook, a peninsula that serves the formal Dining Room, and an adjacent Laundry Room with Pantry, complete this smart and functional heart of the home. The Primary Bedroom features 2 generously sized linear closets. Beyond a barn door awaits the bright, remodeled en-suite Primary Bath. Indulge yourself in a white marble vanity with a defog mirror, wood-look porcelain tile floor, and large custom shower featuring a river rock floor, frameless glass enclosure, and rain showerhead. The delightful second Bath offers a restored dual-vanity countertop and ceramic tile flooring. The home’s upgrades include newer Milgard replacement windows, full PEX plumbing re-pipe, attic insulation, tankless water heater, 10-yr young roof, freshly painted exterior, ceiling fans, pull-down attic access, and smooth ceilings. The lovely front yard is landscaped with flowering shrubs and fruit trees. Enjoy a variety of rear outdoor living spaces including a private hot tub area; a synthetic grass area for pets, gardening or recreation; or a large concrete patio for grilling and outdoor entertainment. Includes a detached 2-Car Garage and RV access. Located only minutes from activities and transportation such as Lake Balboa Park, the Japanese Garden, Woodley Lakes and Encino Golf Courses, biking paths, Sepulveda Basin Dog Park, Sherman Oaks Galleria, Van Nuys Airport, LAX Flyaway, the Metro Line, and easy access to the 405 and 101 Freeways. This property is central to it all!