A century of Ballard history and the convenience of city living come together in this thoughtfully updated and well maintained 1904 PNW Craftsman in Loyal Heights. Built with old growth, locally milled wood, the home retains original fir floors in the main bedroom, complemented by red oak hardwoods, 9 ft main level ceilings and lovely morning light in the living room. With 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, one full and one 3/4, and approximately 1,720 finished sq ft across three levels, including a finished basement, the home makes excellent use of its 2,000 sq ft lot. Recent improvements include a new roof, triple pane windows, insulation, insulated garage door, side deck, refrigerator, microwave and washer/dryer. Gas cooking, forced air heat, excellent water pressure and CenturyLink fiber optic internet support daily life. A garage, dedicated parking and outdoor storage shed add practicality. Custom fencing frames perennial gardens, fruit plantings and mature Japanese maples. Hummingbirds visit daily. From this Loyal Heights location, enjoy easy proximity to coffee, restaurants, parks and historic Ballard; Ballard Ave is .6 mile, Salmon Bay Park .3 mile, Loyal Heights Community Center and Seattle Public Library .5 mile, Sunset Hill Park .8 mile and Golden Gardens Beach 1.3 miles. The acclaimed Ballard Farmers Market, top rated neighborhood schools and Route 40 are nearby; Microsoft and Amazon commuter buses stop a block away. Great neighbors, and first time on the market in 26 years.