Renovated bungalow with a full width covered front porch on a sunny corner lot in the heart of Arverne, this detached single family home welcomes you through a deep, inviting porch that functions as an outdoor living room and leads into a warm living and dining area finished with light plank wood flooring, recessed lighting and crisp white walls that create a clean backdrop for any style of furniture, while large windows frame neighborhood views and pull natural light across the entire first floor; just beyond, the updated eat in kitchen feels unexpectedly sophisticated, with two tone cabinetry that pairs tall white shaker style upper cabinets with soft gray base cabinets for extra storage, quartz look counters with gently rounded edges, and a patterned tile backsplash in a subtle trellis motif that runs the full length of the work wall and gives the space a designer feel, all anchored by a full suite of stainless steel appliances including a tall stainless refrigerator, a stainless freestanding gas range, and a stainless built in dishwasher beside a deep stainless undermount sink with a modern high arc pull down faucet, while recessed ceiling lights keep the room bright day and night and a compact bistro height table with seating for 2 creates a casual breakfast area between multiple pantry style closets and the side entry door, so groceries can come straight in with ease; from here the main level flows to 2 comfortable bedrooms with the same light wood flooring and generous closet space, including a primary bedroom tucked quietly toward the rear of the home, and a separate laundry room situated between the primary bedroom and the first floor bathroom, where you will find a full size washer and dryer, extra shelving and space for folding or storage so daily chores stay out of sight; the first floor bathroom continues the updated theme with sleek fixtures, a modern vanity, bright lighting and clean tile work, all designed for easy maintenance; a wide staircase leads to the second floor where a dramatic finished bedroom stretches the length of the house under vaulted ceilings with exposed wood beams and recessed lights that accent the unique architecture, creating an ideal retreat, studio or guest suite with room for both sleeping and sitting areas, while the adjacent second floor bathroom shows off rich teal subway style wall tile wrapped around the tub and shower, set against contrasting white grout and warm wood tone flooring, a deep soaking tub, a niche for bath products, a contemporary toilet and a crisp white vanity with an oval framed mirror that together give the space a spa like feel; outside, the property offers a fenced, low maintenance yard with concrete patio areas that are perfect for outdoor dining, container gardening or secure bike and equipment storage, and there are both a front entrance from the porch and a side entrance off the driveway so you have 2 convenient ways to enter the home; practical buyers will appreciate that the home has been thoughtfully and structurally reinforced according to the owner for added peace of mind and that it offers LOW TAXES $1,435 PER YEAR, and lifestyle buyers will love that the house is located just one block from the bay where you will find picturesque parks and wildlife sanctuaries, only a couple of blocks in the other direction to neighborhood shopping, the Q22 and QM22 buses and the A train one block further, and just beyond that the signature perk of living in the Rockaways, Rockaway Beach and the boardwalk with miles of sand, bike paths and oceanfront restaurants, all while the front porch ramp, minimal entry steps and main level bedroom, bathroom and laundry create an easy living layout that can feel especially appealing for anyone seeking more comfortable wheelchair accessibility or aging in place convenience. PLEASE READ: All showings are exclusively conducted through open houses; private viewings are NOT an option.