Welcome home to this charming, light-filled and airy 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom bungalow in St. Paul's established Payne-Phalen neighborhood! Ideally located just minutes from Lake Phalen and beautiful Phalen Regional Park, with Lockwood Park only 100 yards away, this home offers a wonderful blend of comfort, outdoor space and everyday convenience. Well cared for and thoughtfully updated, the home features beautifully refinished hardwood floors, a newer furnace, some updated plumbing, new carpet throughout the basement and stairs, new deck stairs and a new patio screen door. The kitchen is functional and well maintained, with newer refrigerator and dishwasher. Fresh mulch, trimmed landscaping and professional cleaning further enhance the home's clean, move-in-ready appeal. The main level showcases those beautiful hardwood floors throughout, including both bedrooms. Upstairs, the spacious oversized bedroom offers charming knotty pine walls and a good-sized walk-in closet, creating a cozy and distinctive retreat. The finished lower level offers even more room to spread out, with a family room on one end and a separate recreation area on the other. Outside, the fenced backyard features a deck, patio and plenty of space for gardening, entertaining or simply enjoying the outdoors. A detached 2-car garage provides convenient parking and additional storage. Located near Payne and Maryland Avenues, you'll have shopping, dining and everyday conveniences close at hand, while easy access to major routes makes getting around the east metro a breeze. A charming, well-maintained home with beautiful hardwood floors, a finished lower level, a generous backyard and detached 2-car garage, all in a convenient location close to parks and everyday amenities. Don't forget to bring your green thumb!