This thoughtfully updated Albany home combines timeless character with meaningful modern improvements, creating a space that's ready to enjoy from day one. Inside, you'll find fresh updates throughout, including newer flooring, trim, interior doors, hardware, windows, and a beautifully refreshed bathroom. The living room offers a warm and inviting atmosphere with a freestanding gas stove, while the kitchen features a newer gas range, updated vent hood, and a 3-stage water filtration system at the sink. The spacious primary suite includes a custom closet with organizers, a barn door leading to the laundry area, and additional thoughtful touches throughout the home. A second bedroom provides flexibility for guests, a home office, or hobbies. Outside, the fully fenced backyard offers plenty of room to enjoy with raised garden beds, blueberry bushes, a pear tree, greenhouse space, chicken coop, storage sheds, and fresh landscaping. The detached garage/shop is a standout feature, complete with taller ceilings, plywood-lined walls, a 200-amp subpanel, garage door opener, and plenty of workspace for projects, storage, or hobbies. Additional updates include a refinished front porch, new front and back doors, a newer water heater, and a roof replaced in 2014. Whether you're looking for your first home, a place to garden and create, or simply a property that's been lovingly maintained and improved over the years, this Albany gem is one you won't want to miss.