Tucked into the heart of South Elgin's sought-after Heartland Meadows subdivision, this beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers light-filled, expansive living across three levels, thoughtfully designed for both everyday comfort and effortless entertaining. Step inside to soaring ceilings and wood floors that stretch across the main level, where a formal living room at the front of the home offers a welcoming place to gather, and a separate formal dining room sets the stage for special occasions. Toward the back of the home, a spacious kitchen features generous counter space, modern LG stainless steel appliances (2023), and a dedicated breakfast area overlooking the backyard. Adjacent to the kitchen is a second, more relaxed family room, a cozy, connected space perfect for lounging or hosting guests. Upstairs, the vaulted primary suite serves as a private retreat with a large walk-in closet and an attached full bath. Two additional second-floor bedrooms are generously sized, filled with natural light, and share a well-appointed hallway bath. The finished basement expands your living space even further with a large recreation room perfect for a playroom, media setup, or game nights, along with a fourth bedroom ideal for guests, office use, or multi-generational living. A large utility room provides ample storage and workspace. Outdoors, the property continues to impress with a fully fenced yard and oversized concrete patio, shaded by a freshly painted pergola with a new fan (2024). The heated above-ground pool has been upgraded with a new liner featuring a padded cushion floor, new PVC piping, and a new filtration system (all 2024), offering the ultimate summer hangout space. Major mechanicals and exterior elements have all been taken care of: Sherwin Williams Emerald interior paint (2023), water heater (2018), water softener (2024), epoxy-coated garage floor (2024), new garage door and motor (2024), driveway sealed with added side parking (2024), new kitchen fan (2024), window springs (2023), Hunter Douglas window treatments throughout (2023), black out feature in bedrooms, new window screens (2024), new LED lighting, updated weather stripping, gutter guards (2023), battery backup sump pumps, Aprilaire whole-home humidifier (2024), and fresh mulch (2025). And when you're ready to explore beyond home, South Elgin delivers. Within minutes, discover over 300 acres of local parks, preserved natural areas, and open space, including riverfront fishing and trails at Seba Park, serene wetlands at Heartland Meadows Detention Area, and the waterfall, wooded paths and river access of Jon J. Duerr Forest Preserve, all path-connected to the scenic Fox River Trail and the Illinois Prairie Path. History and leisure converge nearby at the family-friendly Fox River Trolley Museum, offering vintage trolley rides along the Fox River during spring through fall, while the Gail Borden Public Library's South Elgin branch anchors the community with rich resources, reading spaces, and events.