Welcome to this beautifully maintained and thoughtfully updated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathrooms. Freshly painted throughout and full of natural light, this home blends timeless charm with modern upgrades throughout. The open-concept living and dining areas feature soaring ceilings, a cozy direct-vent fireplace, and seamless flow into the updated kitchen-complete with new appliances, under-cabinet LED lighting, new backsplash, glazed countertops, and a stylish new sink. Recent enhancements include updated lighting fixtures inside and out, new ceiling fans, door hardware and knobs, exterior shutters and fencing. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite offers a flexible sitting area or office nook, an oversized walk-in closet, and a private bath with a soaking tub and separate shower. Two additional bedrooms, one with direct access to the hall bath and a walk-in closet, provide flexible living options-ideal for guests or multi-generational living. The freshly painted finished basement expands your living space with a family room, workshop area, and generous crawlspace storage. Step outside through the sliding doors to a private deck, surrounded by professionally landscaped backyard perfect for outdoor dining or relaxing. Additional features include a high-efficiency furnace, new tear off roof 2010, added insulation, and a 2-car attached garage with extra storage space. Conveniently located near NIU, downtown, major highways, schools, and shopping-this home is truly move-in ready and offers comfort, style, and practicality in one inviting package. Items excluded curtains, curtain rods, floating shelves in master & guest bathrooms, mirror in 1/2 bathroom