Fall into this move-in ready, 4 bedroom, 2 bath home with a NEW ROOF & private, tree-lined, fenced-in backyard. Freshly-painted main living area features a beautifully remodeled kitchen with NEW appliances, fixtures & granite countertops. Rustic-modern basement suite offers a separate entrance, kitchenette, bedroom/flex space & full bath. Bright, passive solar throughout. NEW HVAC & wood-burning fireplace on main floor; NEW mini-split & wall-mounted radiant heater in basement. Established landscaping blooms year-round & raised beds are ready for hobby gardening. Chicken coup stays! Property backs up to a micro creek & flood insurance may be required, though home had zero impact from Helene. Ample storage with basement workroom. 1 car garage & carport for parking. On a quiet street with almost no thru-traffic, yet 5 minutes to downtown Lenoir restaurants, shops, & medical facilities. Affordable option for Appalachian State University campuses: 40 minutes to Boone, 25 minutes to Hickory.