Welcomed through the green front door, this 1962 home has kept many aspects of its original mid-century charm while making smart updates for modern living. It sits in the heart of the coveted Star of Paradise neighborhood south of Cactus Rd. The 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home has mature trees in the front yard, a 2-car carport, and a workshop/laundry/storage area. The backyard sports an extended patio, fruiting citrus trees, garden beds that are smart watered. Inside updates include raised ceilings throughout, a Nest thermostat and Nest smoke detectors & an RO water filter. Gas washer/dryer & stove. Kitchen appliances were updated in 2019. New carpet was installed in 2022 and a two-stage AC was installed in 2023. The neighborhood is full of loops for walks or bike rides & is just a block the recently renovated Roadrunner Park (duck pond, swimming pool, Saturday morning farmers market) &Altadena Park. Paradise Valley Mall's redevelopment is within a three-minute drive and the 51 freeway is easily accessible from Cactus and Shea.