4914 N MARYLAND AVE

OPEN HOUSE: SAT 12-2 and SUN 11-1. Garden goals, backyard socials, and dialed-in systems, this 1941 Overlook cottage delivers with a welcoming covered entry and standout character throughout. Step inside to bright living and dining spaces with beautiful hardwood and fir floors and an intact picture rail that highlights the home’s original charm. The kitchen’s period details shine, including original tilework, charming cabinetry, and a built-in soap nook above the sink, now paired with marmoluem and modern appliances, including a new counter-depth refrigerator and new gas range, bringing the space up to today’s chef-level functionality while retaining its classic character. Two bedrooms are on the main level, with an additional bedroom upstairs paired with a large bonus space that offers flexible use such as a playroom, walk-in closet, office, media room, or creative studio. The refreshed bathroom features a tiled tub and shower with dual niches, updated vanity, toilet, and dimmable lighting. Downstairs, a clean basement with tall ceilings offers tons of storage with real potential to build out more finished space. Meticulously maintained with major upgrades including a 97% efficiency 2-stage gas furnace, hybrid heat pump water heater, updated PEX plumbing, double paned windows, and residential seismic retrofit by NW Seismic, along with smart doorbell, locks, thermostat, and connected laundry. Out back, the vibe is set for easy entertaining with a circular paver patio, picnic table, natural-gas fire pit, and a direct gas-grill hookup, surrounded by evergreen privacy and edible plantings, including raspberries, figs, currants, and rhubarb. The front garden is also a showstopper with mature pineapple guava, persimmon, multi-variety plum tree, blueberries, artichokes, and pollinator-friendly landscaping. Off-street parking and garage. Close to Peninsula Park, the MAX line, Mississippi, Alberta Arts, and New Seasons, this one blends style, substance, and location.