South of South St., this Lakewood home blends original character with thoughtful updates. The living and dining rooms flow seamlessly into one another, opening to the backyard through French doors. The kitchen and family room offer their own connection to the outdoors, creating an easy layout for entertaining family and friends. Toward the front of the home are three original bedrooms and one bathroom, preserving the character of the original build with original hardwood floors throughout. In the mid-1970s, an upstairs primary suite was added, offering a spacious retreat with a walk-in closet and an updated en-suite bathroom featuring a freestanding bathtub and walk-in shower. Completing the upstairs is a balcony, the perfect spot for starting mornings or winding down evenings. A one-car garage provides extra storage or parking, along with the laundry area. The backyard is a blank canvas, already set up with a concrete pad off the dining room and family room, open grassy space, and a planter ready for vegetables or fruit trees. Only 2 blocks from Lakewood Center and 10 minutes to The Hangar in Long Beach, with easy access to the 605 and 91 freeways.