An updated split-level home with a fully finished suite on the lower level that includes a kitchenette, bedroom, living room and 3/4 bath, with a ground-level entrance (ADU potential, anybody?). This is the kind of opportunity you can hope and wish for until you're blue in the face, but that you rarely encounter. Add to the mix no HOAs, a fenced .21 acre lot on a tranquil cul-de-sac, and now we're talking about a home absolutely overflowing with upside. On the 1248sqft main level, you'll find 3 bedrooms & 2 baths. The primary bedroom includes an ensuite bathroom. The main level boasts new carpets & fresh paint. You'll also find new LVP in the open dining area & kitchen, which adds sleek functionality. A brand new mini-split was just installed, as well, allowing you to dial up comfort anytime. Wood-burning fireplaces in the upper & lower living rooms add a cozy touch. Just off the kitchen, a sliding door leads to a 8'x12' back deck with an ideal vantage over the private, expansive & fenced backyard. Grow the veg garden, design your dream landscape, or admire your lawn...your backyard opportunities are endless. In the 2-car garage you'll find plenty of space to tinker when you're fully parked. Other major upgrades: vinyl triple-paned noise-cancelling 1-way windows, and a newer electrical panel. Just off Ward Rd and under 1 mile to Rt 500 or 4th Plain Blvd. Come see why this is your next fantastic property. It makes sense in all the right ways...Take a tour and make it yours!