At 1382 East Bates Road, the backyard is big enough for the dog to run, the garden you've been talking about, summer dinners outside, chickens, projects, and weekends that don't require leaving home to feel like you did something. This refreshed three-bedroom, two-bathroom McKinleyville home is ready for you to settle in from day one, with fresh interior and exterior paint, new luxury vinyl plank flooring, recessed lighting, new baseboards, updated appliances, and a roof installed just three years ago. Inside, the primary bedroom surprises with two deep closets and an updated bathroom vanity. But let's be honest. The backyard is going to get your attention. Fully fenced and south-facing, the outdoor space offers raised garden beds, a horseshoe pit, a well-built chicken coop, mature sugar maple trees, and something increasingly hard to find: room for your life to spread out. The oversized garage with washer and dryer hookups gives the tools, bikes, boards, holiday bins, and half-finished weekend projects somewhere to go. A powered 12 x 16 shed adds even more space for hobbies, storage, or whatever you have been wishing you had a room for. Offered as a Certified Pre-Owned Home, with a full home inspection available for buyer review. Solar adds everyday efficiency, while zoning that allows for two tiny homes creates intriguing possibilities for future rental income, multigenerational living, or simply thinking bigger about what this property could become. And when you do want to leave home, Morris Elementary, the Midtown Trail, Hammond Trail, Moonstone Beach, Clam Beach, and Mad River Beach are all within easy reach.