This beautifully maintained 3-BR, 1.5-bath home offering timeless hardwood floors, inviting living spaces & beautiful outdoor setting. Enter through the true foyer, where hardwood flooring continues throughout the sun-filled living room, formal dining room, stairways and bedroom level. An oversized window fills the living room with natural light, complemented by surround-sound speakers. The welcoming EIK has been nicely updated with quartz countertops, a drop-in sink & a comfortable layout with space for everyday dining. Upstairs, the spacious primary bedroom joins two additional bedrooms, a full bath & a generous linen closet. The lower level adds valuable living space with a freshly painted family room and brand-new vinyl flooring, plus a half bath, laundry and utility area. Direct access to the backyard creates an easy connection to the outdoors & makes this level ideal for relaxing, entertaining or everyday living. Outside, enjoy a beautiful yard with an enclosed setting & paver patio, along with an attached one-car garage & driveway. Storage is a standout feature, with a large closet, main attic, whole-house attic fan & a second attic above the garage with pull-down stairs, cabinetry and built-ins. A concrete-floor crawl space provides additional storage & includes a sump pump. Forced hot-air heat & CA provide year-round comfort, with home security available. Conveniently located to major highways, with access to Rutgers University, RJW Hospital, Saint Peter’s Hospital.