This awesome Lake Balboa house is packed with unbelievable features and upgrades at this price point, including paid-off solar panels ($23,300), a recently redone sparkling pebble-finish pool with a rich dark blue interior ($29,700), and beautifully installed paver grounds surrounded by lush tropical landscaping ($22,507). Additional highlights include 2018 re-roofing per LADBS records, a 200 AMP electrical panel, double-pane windows and sliding door, central air and heat, exterior/interior paint, recessed lighting in the living room, a one-year-old hot tub (~$10K value), a finished detached garage with its own split-system AC and more... That's right! Summer starts here at this entertainer's paradise that defines the California indoor-outdoor lifestyle, with an open-concept floor plan and your own super private, resort-like backyard. Inside, this light and bright 3-bed, 2-bath home features a spacious living room with a fireplace, hardwood flooring, and an open-concept layout that flows into a granite kitchen with rich mahogany-tone shaker cabinetry, a center island with breakfast bar, and an adjacent dining area. The primary bedroom includes its own ensuite bathroom, while two additional generously sized bedrooms share a hallway bathroom with a tub and a double-sink vanity. A sunlit bonus room with floor-to-ceiling windows and a sliding door opens to the backyard, offering the perfect indoor-outdoor connection. This versatile flex space is ready to meet all your needs and wants"whether as an entertainer's retreat, great room, family room, home office, gym, playroom or creative studio, all alongside the main living room. Tucked on a quiet, tree-lined street with no direct access to main roads, where neighbors stroll with their dogs and wave hello, this mid-century house welcomes you with mature pomegranate and palm trees out front, a bold red door on the front porch, and a layout designed for comfortable living and entertaining friends and family, inside and out. Nearby Lake Balboa Park, golf courses, and an off-leash dog park offer endless outdoor activities, while easy access to the 101 and 405 freeways adds everyday convenience. Just 1.2 miles away, you'll find LA Fitness, Ralphs, Rite Aid, Starbucks, The UPS Store, and a variety of local eateries. Whether you're hosting poolside BBQs, enjoying peaceful evenings or simply soaking up the sun in your own private retreat, this Lake Balboa gem is ready to kickstart your lifestyle!