One-level home with a finished lower level, offering an open layout, flexible living spaces. The inviting living room features a vaulted ceiling, gas stone fireplace with chimney, and French doors opening to a large spacious screened-in porch-creating a fantastic extension of the living space for relaxing or entertaining. The screened in porch overlooks the scenic backyard where wildlife creates its private sanctuary. The main level also features two bedrooms, a breezeway, a main floor full bathroom, a dining room, and a breakfast area conveniently located off the kitchen. The main-level full bathroom features a new shower surround (2026), new flooring, faucet, hardware, framing, fresh paint, flat ceiling, and updated light and ceiling fan with customizable colors and music-sync capability. The finished lower level adds even more versatility with a third bedroom featuring private access located off of the patio tucked behind a retaining wall, plus a ¾ bathroom with walk thru-tile surround shower, and an additional non-conforming bedroom with a closet-perfect for a home office, guest space, fitness room, hobby room, you name it. Improvements include fresh paint, new flooring in the secondary bedroom and non-conforming room, plus new white paneled pre-hung interior doors and new trim work. Outside, enjoy the large spacious screened-in porch with ceiling fans, concrete backyard patio, brick sidewalk and driveway edging, along with a breezeway connecting to the heated and insulated garage. Govee exterior holiday lighting adds convenience and year-round curb appeal. Additional improvements include a new roof, owned water softener, new sump pump and battery-backup sump pump (2025), dimmer switches throughout. One-level living, a finished lower level, flexible bonus space, great indoor-outdoor living, and valuable updates already completed, and just a few blocks from Forest Lake! This home is ready for its next chapter!