Enjoy charming simplicity in this lovingly renovated and dormered Cape in 2022 while only 2 blocks to ocean and downtown Surf City! This classic Cape offers an oversized garage built in 2022 with workbench for hobbies and drop-down staircase with floored attic that solves all your storage needs. Privacy abounds in the fenced backyard with double gate while secluded from the street with bordering trees, paver patio and multi-level decking for those summer afternoon gatherings. Your wicker furniture will feel right at home on the covered front porch of this Island Retreat. The bright living area cheerfully welcomes any visitor boasting new engineered hardwood flooring throughout the downstairs while the wall of south-facing windows bathe the room in light. (cont'd) See Features List! The bright and friendly kitchen/dining area offers new cabinetry with granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances, along with new sliders leading to decking and the backyard for those family barbecues. The remodeled full bath services the 2 bedrooms on the first level. The upper level offers exterior access to the sunny upper level decking with staircase to the lower level decking and backyard. The large bedroom doubles as another gathering room for entertaining, along with a smaller guest bedroom for those fair weathered guests and remodeled half bath for convenience. This home was completely restored in 2022 offering new central air and gas forced hot air, new electric panel, new vinyl siding, new roof, new windows, new kitchen and baths, new garage, new interior and exterior doors, new washer/dryer, new tankless gas hotwater heater, new recessed lighting and exterior lighting, along with ADT security system, professional landscaping/irrigation and new smart flood vents. With the home above base flood elevation, the flood insurance is only $1,120/year. Designed for year-round living, this coastal retreat is ready for summertime enjoyment! Please note that this home is contingent upon seller closing on another home, which is under contract.