Welcome to 3709 3rd St S, a beautifully updated home with a deep backyard - it's the perfect condo alternative! The main level features gorgeous wood floors and abundant natural light. An expansive dining area comfortably fits a six-person table and opens to a recently renovated kitchen, complete with gas cooking, stainless steel appliances, generous cabinetry, and quartz countertops. Upstairs are two bedrooms and a full bathroom with charming original tiles. The finished lower level offers a recreation room, second full bathroom, laundry room, newer light fixtures and flooring, and extra storage under the stairs. Outside is private parking in the front, and a large backyard that includes a covered patio, a shed, and a raised garden bed. Conveniently located near Ballston, the Thomas Jefferson Community & Fitness Center, and Columbia Pike, this special home is also in close proximity to farmers markets, numerous restaurants and shops, as well as easy commuter routes into the city.