Be in the middle of Toms River East where opportunity awaits at this quaint 2-bed, 2-bath home w/ vintage features set back on an ample lot. A convenient mudroom entry space has laundry &storage. Then step into main-floor common rooms including Formal Dining Room. Upstairs level has 2 Bdrms &Main Bath w/ stall shower. Primary Bedroom has ensuite Sitting Room meant for a closet-room, office, craft room, nursery, or your creative choice! Outside, the charming Covered Front Porch awaits your seasonal decorations to make you smile as you care for your landscaping &mature trees. Newer Water Heater w/ permit adds value. The covered Front Porch, Side Porch, &open Backyard Deck add desirable outdoor living spaces. The Deck overlooks a pretty side garden which is a little hamlet. Plenty of room... Plenty of room to run in backyard! Fence increases privacy for backyard &parking. A Yankee-style basement houses the mechanicals &provides storage. Keep the wide-plank wood floors! This home offers a solid opportunity for a buyer looking to build equity through updates &improvements. With a functional layout & a nice-sized lot, there's potential to bring fresh vision &modern touches to this property!