THIS ONE CHECKS ALL THE BOXES! Location, major updates, 1 full acre, added flexible living space AND A PREFERRED LENDER INCENTIVE!! Lender is offering 1% of the loan amount to use towards closing costs OR an interest rate buydown-YOU CHOOSE! Welcome to this updated, move-in-ready brick ranch with OVER 2,100 square feet of living space. Nestled in the highly sought-after Rosewood school district, this home perfectly blends functionality with an unbeatable location. Inside you'll find 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and multiple living areas designed for flexibility and comfort. The kitchen is complete with granite countertops, newer STAINLESS-STEEL appliances, a stylish backsplash, updated lighting, a LARGE walk-in pantry, a dedicated COFFEE BAR, and an inviting EAT-IN KITCHEN area--perfect for everyday living and entertaining. A separate dining room off the kitchen provides additional space for gatherings and special occasions. Since purchasing the home the seller ADDED 440 square feet of flex living space through a thoughtful garage conversion, perfect for a second living room, media room or home office--you decide! All carpeting has been removed and replaced with LVP flooring and hardwood throughout. Step outside and unwind through your new sliding doors with built-in blinds that open to your FENCED backyard. If you like to entertain, the EXPANSIVE 21X49 DECK with a 12X24 SCREENED-IN PORCH is ideal! This backyard, with it's new firepit, is perfect for spending quality time with friends and family! For the workshop enthusiast there's a 16x20 BUILDING with enough room for hobbies and storage! ENJOY TOTAL PEACE OF MIND with these BIG TICKET UPDATES that have already been done: HVAC (2020), roof (2018), water heater (2025), and a FULLY ENCAPSULATED CRAWLSPACE (2024) with a dehumidifier, French drains, 2 sump pumps, and a transferable maintenance agreement--offering you additional long-term protection. You'll love this location being LESS than 10 minutes to Rosewood Schools, Herman Park and Berkeley Mall and UNDER 15 minutes to Seymour Johnson AFB! Don't forget your daily conveniences, which are ONLY 5 minutes away at Walmart, Wawa, Dunkin' Donuts and Waffle House, among others! Ideally located with convenient access to Rt 70 & Highway 42, this home offers an easy commute to Raleigh or a direct route to the North Carolina coast--making both work and weekend getaways easily accessible. Combining space, versatility, and easy access to the very best of Goldsboro, this home is ready for its next chapter. ~Virtually Staged photos included to show the home's full potential~