Charming updated townhome in the heart of Hillcrest! This adorable townhome is primely located walking distance to Hillcrest's restaurants & bars and just a bike ride away to all the notorious eateries and attractions of North Park. The home has everything you're looking for in a Hillcrest abode and is perfect as a rental investment or personal residence, including recessed lighting & updated laminate flooring across the bottom level, central heat/AC, a cozy fireplace, an attached directly-accessed private 1-car garage, in-unit laundry (washer/dryer included), and an upgraded kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, modern handle pulls and updated counters & backsplash. The home's open floor plan is wrapped in crown molding and features vinyl dual pane windows throughout, a convenient powder bathroom downstairs, and dual primaries w/ high vaulted ceilings upstairs with one including a balcony overlooking the town. Double French doors lead out from the dining area to a spacious, private enclosed patio, while the Essex Villas II complex provides secure gated entry for safety. This home is a must see!