Welcome to 1714 Rita Ave... Where you will feel at home the moment you arrive! There is so much to love in this updated, cozy Cape Cod home. It's nestled on a mature lot in the highly desirable neighborhood of Cambridge East. Enjoy beautiful solid wood floors that run throughout most of the first floor, white trim and 6 panel doors throughout. Movie nights and entertaining are easy with the open area between the kitchen and family room. The gas starter fireplace in the family room offers warmth and beauty to this space. The kitchen is roomy and has white cabinetry, high end stainless steel appliances, an oversized farmhouse sink, crown molding, walnut butcher block countertops and a unique breakfast bar that overlooks the family room. This home is close to shopping and conveniences, but in an established, well cared for neighborhood. The upstairs bathroom has been completely renovated with a new shower tile surround. The built-in within the shower and in a built-in for towels feature marble inlays with a herringbone design. Every room has updated (and very fashionable) lighting. You will appreciate the thought that went into the updates in this home. Let's not forget the fully finished space in the basement. It's a whole other family room with new carpeting and fresh paint (2021). The basement has also been protected with a Permaseal waterproofing. You will love doing laundry in the refreshed and absolutely adorable laundry room. Plenty of storage throughout this home, including a stylish coat and shoe cubby in the 1st floor hallway along with a coat and shoe cubby built in the garage. Take a look at all the new and updated features: Windows (2017), washer/dryer (2017), furnace (2018), wainscoting in the dining room (2020), upstairs bathroom renovation (2021), Every room freshly painted (2021), sump pump (2022), water heater (2022), basement new carpet (2022), front door and screen door (2022).  This is the house you will want to call home!