638 38th Avenue is a lovely single-family home boasting three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and one thousand eight hundred eighty-two square feet (per tax records) located just one-half block to a bustling portion of Balboa Street in the Outer Richmond. The main level of the home features a barrel-front living room with a wood-burning fireplace and large floor-to-ceiling west-facing windows that capture incredible afternoon sunlight. Adjacent to the living room is a formal dining room, which could accommodate eight guests. The spacious kitchen sits next to the dining room and has an eat-in breakfast nook, island, newer appliances, and ample storage. At the rear of the main level are two generous bedrooms and one full split bathroom. Proceeding downstairs, there is a legal one bedroom/one bathroom in-law unit complete with a kitchenette and living room. The expansive garden is accessed from the garage and has plenty of space for entertaining. Completing the home are hardwood floors, a large two car garage with tons of storage area, plus one car parking in the driveway. Nearby Balboa Street is lined with beloved local cafés and eateries, including Devil's Teeth Baking Company, The Laundromat, Cassava, and Simple Pleasures Café, along with markets, wine bars, and boutique shops that give the street its lively feel.