RARE 4 bedroom, 2 bath home with NEW ROOF & private fenced-in backyard in Lower Creek area is a must see! Freshly-painted main living area features remodeled kitchen with granite countertops & NEW appliances. Rustic-modern basement suite offers separate, interior entrance, kitchen, bedroom & full bath. Bright passive natural light throughout. Main floor heat & air through NEW HVAC; basement heat & air through NEW mini-split. Wood-burning fireplace & wall-mounted radiant heater provide auxiliary warmth. Established landscaping blooms year-round. Raised beds & chicken coup ready for hobby gardening. Property backs up to a micro-creek & flood insurance may be required, though home had zero impact from Helene. Basement workroom/storage, 1 car garage, & carport. On a quiet street with almost no thru-traffic, yet 5 minutes to downtown Lenoir restaurants, shops, & medical facilities. Affordable option for Appalachian State University: 40 minutes to Boone campus, 25 minutes to Hickory campus.