Charming North Salem sanctuary where ocean breezes meet close knit neighborhood feel! This lovingly maintained 3BR home offers flexible spaces including 3-season porch off the eat-in kitchen and bonus office/playroom on 2nd floor. Mature hydrangeas & beautiful dogwood grace the front yard. Fenced backyard with patio, set back from street for privacy. Walk to downtown Salem, elementary school, YMCA, dog park, coffee shops, playgrounds, bird sanctuary and commuter rail. Wonderful natural light from all directions highlighted by an original stained glass feature. Recently updated: new roof w/warranty (Nov 2024), fresh flooring in 80% of home, renovated full bath on 2nd floor and 1/4 bath 1st floor, new front steps (2020), new rear steps (2024), energy-efficient furnace & on-demand HW heater (2019), SS appliances, new dryer & more! 4-car parking. Minutes to beaches, North Shore towns such as Beverly and Marblehead, and nearby malls and highways. Move-in ready!