Charming Highland Park rambler just blocks from Mississippi River Boulevard and Hidden Falls Regional Park. This home features beautiful original hardwood floors, abundant natural light, and three bedrooms on one level. The entire main floor has been freshly painted and refreshed, making it move-in ready while offering great opportunities to add value and make it your own. Major improvements provide peace of mind, including a remodeled bathroom (2017), new roof (2019), high-efficiency spray foam insulation (2021), and new windows (2021) with a transferable 30-year warranty. Mechanical updates include a new 3-stage furnace (2024), AC (2016), and numerous electrical upgrades (2021) including whole-home surge protection and updated outlets along with adding power to the garage with a dedicated 20-amp breaker panel allowing future EV charging capability. The kitchen is equipped with a gas range, newer refrigerator with water and ice (2024), dishwasher (2023), microwave. Ample space for in the lower level laundry with washer and gas dryer (both 2018). Enjoy a private backyard with no rear neighbors, mature trees, and native perennial plantings that bloom from spring through fall. The oversized one-car garage offers additional space for bikes, tools, or outdoor gear. Located near the Highland Bridge development, parks, trails, restaurants, local breweries, a seasonal farmers market, and convenient transit options. Former Ford plant rail line behind home is no longer in use and slated to become future bike path. Enjoy easy access to both downtowns and just minutes from MSP Airport. Opportunities in this highly sought after neighborhood at this price point are rare!