2225 SE 36th ST You can move right in and start enjoying this one. This recently remodeled 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home in the Shawnee Heights School District gives you the fresh, updated feeling buyers want, along with a full finished basement, a private backyard, and a location approximately a mile from the recreation surrounding Lake Shawnee-the Gem of Topeka. Upstairs, the living room, dining area, and kitchen flow together naturally, making it easy to spend time or visit with friends while meals are being prepared. Large windows and the sliding glass door bring in plenty of natural light, while the new flooring throughout, fresh interior paint, updated lighting, new interior doors, and remodeled finishes create a clean and comfortable place to settle in. The kitchen's newer black stainless steel appliances add a polished finishing touch. The sliding glass door also makes the backyard feel like an extension of the living space. Step outside for a quiet morning, let everyone enjoy the yard, or invite friends over without feeling exposed to the surrounding neighborhood. The backyard feels surprisingly private, giving you a comfortable place to unwind at the end of the day. Downstairs, the full finished basement gives everyone room to spread out. Its large L-shaped living and recreation area can easily accommodate more than one activity at a time-set up a television area for movie nights, create a game or exercise space, or reserve part of it for hobbies or a home office. There is also a good-sized non-conforming fourth bedroom that could serve as a guest room, office, or private retreat, along with a second bathroom and a dedicated laundry room that keeps household chores tucked away from the main living areas. Much of the work has already been completed, including newer furnace and A/C systems, new vanities, updated light fixtures, new flooring upstairs and downstairs, fresh interior paint, new interior doors, and a sump pump with battery backup. Even the attached garage provides some extra room beyond simply parking a vehicle. Living here also puts you close to one of Topeka's favorite places to get outside. Lake Shawnee is approximately a mile away, making it easy to enjoy the walking and biking path around the lake, Ted Ensley Gardens, the arboretum, children's fishing pond, dog park, volleyball and tennis courts, and other nearby recreation. Whether you are relaxing at home, spreading out in the finished basement, enjoying the privacy of the backyard, or heading to the lake, this is a home where you can begin enjoying both the house and the location from the day you move in.