Detached North Park + Paid Solar + Garage + EV Charger + Abundant Parking + Backyard! Steps from the North Park Community and Dog Park and short walk from the North Park Rec Center. This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home combines original North Park character with valuable modern improvements and a surprising amount of functionality inside and out. Step inside to original hardwood floors, vintage hardware, dual-pane windows and a wood/gas fireplace that add warmth and character. Tile flooring complements the kitchen and bath, while two window units provide both heating and A/C for year-round comfort. The kitchen includes a gas stove, refrigerator and dishwasher, and the washer and dryer also convey. The home has benefited from several important improvements, including PAID-OFF SOLAR with two solar arrays, an EV charger in the garage, updated electrical wiring, smart light switches, newly hard-wired fire alarms, a water heater installed in 2020 and a freshly painted exterior. Outside is where this property offers even more than you might expect. Enjoy a newly fenced backyard with artificial turf, patio space, shade sails and a gas hookup ready for your grill—an inviting setting for relaxing, entertaining and enjoying San Diego's indoor-outdoor lifestyle. And don't overlook the parking! In addition to the 1-car garage, the property offers generous additional off-street parking for 3-4 cars along the side of the home—a standout feature for North Park. With its original character, paid solar, EV charging, garage, abundant parking, outdoor space and thoughtful improvements, this home packs an impressive list of features into an efficient footprint. All of this in the heart of North Park, close to parks, neighborhood restaurants, coffee shops, shopping and the many amenities that make this one of San Diego's most sought-after communities. Welcome home to 2636 Howard Ave!