First time on the market in 40 years! This neat-as-a-pin ranch home has been meticulously maintained and is ready for new owners to enjoy its original charm and many updates. Tile entry at the front door flows into the spacious living room with plenty of natural light. The large eat-in kitchen can easily accommodate a crowd, plus oak cabinets, easy-care countertops, storage zones, and a corner desk station. The sunroom addition offers serene views of the park-like backyard with established landscaping, rain barrels for water collection, and horses that graze just beyond the fence line. Full bath off the sunroom with laundry area for convenience. Three bedrooms on main level, each with refinished oak hardwood flooring. Updated full bath in the hallway includes a tub with hand shower, cultured marble vanity top, three-way mirror, and ample storage. Lower level rec room with tile floor makes a great family hangout, along with new epoxy-floored flex space with utility sink for your hobbies, craft room, home gym, or workbench. Plaster walls, newer tankless water heater, newer water softener, fresh paint, and newer exterior doors. Within walking distance of Monticello’s popular aquatic center, plus easy access to local parks, schools, the Maquoketa River, Camp Courageous, the Great Jones County Fair, and so much more!