Better than a Gem! Price Just Reduced. Welcome to 5004 Contender Drive in Raleigh's desirable Crest of Carolina neighborhood, where family-friendly charm meets modern convenience. This beautifully updated traditional home boasts 3BDs and 2.5 Baths. The bonus room can also be utilized as a 4th Bedroom if desired. The living room has a gas fireplace and a new light fixture. The eat-in kitchen has granite counters. The primary bedroom and ensuite are located on the home's first floor, offering privacy and convenience. The interior has been completely transformed with fresh paint from a 2024 soothing paint palette with matching hues that flow from room to room. There is newly finished Bamboo flooring downstairs, new carpet in the stairwell and the upstairs, and new LVP flooring in the primary bath, upstairs bath, and laundry area, giving the home a bright and airy feel. The seller has added all new Samsung S/S high end appliances to the complete kitchen. Step out on the newly built deck, perfect for enjoying lazy summer mornings or crisp autumn evenings. The large, fully fenced backyard is an entertainer's dream, offering ample space to enjoy the tranquility of the surrounding community. There is a single-car garage attached to the home. The neighborhood has a fully stocked pond perfect for a morning stroll or a family picnic. It is a short distance from the house, and all have easy access to the new 540 highway. Take advantage of the incredible opportunity to a Paradise in one of Raleigh's most sought-after neighborhoods. Schedule a showing today and make this home your 'Home Sweet Home.'