Updated Lakewood ranch near Belmar with a newly finished basement and a walkable Lou Mar Heights location. Inside, the completely remodeled kitchen (2023) shines with quartz counters, custom cabinetry, all-new appliances, new flooring, and a reverse osmosis filter-an everyday upgrade you'll feel from the first meal. The main level features three bedrooms including a primary suite with an updated 3/4 bath, plus a spacious, vintage-chic full hall bath; living room + hallway carpet were replaced in 2024. Downstairs, discover approximately 1,200 sq ft of recently finished space with two non-conforming bedrooms and rough-in plumbing for a future bath-perfect for guests, a home office, gym, or media lounge. Comfort and efficiency come easy with double-pane windows (main level and new sliding door replaced), room A/C units (2020), smart thermostat, radon mitigation, new hot water heater (2020), new water lines ('22/'23), and majority new light fixtures/outlets (2023). Outside, enjoy a fully fenced, level 0.18-acre lot with sprinklers front and back, private yard, garden, fire pit, and rain gutters-plus an oversized 1-car garage with storage. Solar is owned with a loan. Location perks: Walkable setting with a Walk Score of 80, bus stops ~3 blocks away, and light rail about 2 miles-making commutes and nights out easy. Moments to Belmar shopping/dining, parks, and everyday conveniences. No HOA.