Beautifully updated home in desirable Lakewood. Features 3 spacious bedrooms with the owner's suite on the main level, beautiful hardwood floors throughout, a second-floor loft with vaulted ceiling, finished walk-out basement that you can use as a rec room, office, or 4th bedroom. Enjoy the private backyard with a partial wooden fence. The lot extends past the fence into the woods. The two-level covered deck is accessible from the main and basement levels. The galley kitchen showcases beautiful quartz countertops, mixed metal fixtures, a range hood, an oven with a built-in air fryer, and S/S appliances. Beautiful tile in the owner's bath with a walk-in shower and dual vanity. Tankless water heater. STR or AirBnB potential! Convert the basement into its own rental unit. Great location, minutes from Duke University, Duke Hospital, and downtown with easy access to dining, shopping, and local amenities.