In the heart of View Heights sits this newly renovated home, minimal, soulful, and perfect as a first home. The materials are warm, the layout works, and there's just enough character to make it feel like your own from the start. Thoughtfully updated from the inside out, it's move-in ready with all new systems and finishes, including new plumbing, electrical with a 200-amp panel, HVAC, roof, insulation, and windows.Inside, a floor-to-ceiling Marmorino plaster fireplace anchors the living room, flanked by custom white oak floating benches that add warmth and function. A built-in 5.1 surround sound system with an in-wall subwoofer elevates the experience, while brass fixtures, matte black hardware, and thoughtful wood details give the home its grounded, inviting tone.The kitchen features frameless shaker cabinetry, quartz counters, a quartz waterfall island, and white oak floating shelves and benches. Premium Samsung appliances include a gas range, microwave drawer, panel-ready double-drawer dishwasher, and a 36" fridge. Under-cabinet lighting and USB outlets bring convenience without sacrificing design.Both en suite bathrooms include white oak vanities with marble counters, Delta brass fixtures, and USB GFCI outlets. The primary bath adds a freestanding soaking tub, walk-in shower and two closets. A finished 400 sq ft detached garage with epoxy floors offers flexible space for a gym, studio, or home office and is EV-ready with a new door and WiFi-enabled opener. Out back, the yard has been completely reimagined with a mature orange tree that produces sweet, delicious fruit, a vegetable garden, decomposed granite, fresh grass and gravel, and new drainage. A tranquil fountain and fire pit lounge set the scene for evenings under the stars, with a perfect wall nearby for outdoor movie nights. There's plenty of space for dining al fresco, while a pine gate, new porch, and Dutch-style door add charm to the updated exterior.Additional highlights include a full security camera system, Nest doorbell, smart lighting, mud-in HVAC vents, and upgraded insulation throughout.Local favorites like Jon & Vinny's, Hilltop Coffee, Giti Thai, Sommerville and Trader Joe's are close by, while destinations such as Kenneth Hahn State Park, SoFi Stadium, Hollywood Park, Culver City, Playa Vista, Silicon Beach, and LAX remain easily accessible. HOUSE IS ELIGIBLE FOR A $20,000 GRANT FROM CITY NATIONAL BANK'S LADDER UP PROGRAM.