Charming, updated, and move-in ready -- this 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch sits on nearly half an acre with NO HOA in a prime Wake Forest location. Recent updates include new vinyl siding, vinyl-wrapped porch columns, new back door, and a beautifully renovated kitchen featuring new cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless appliances, sink, and flooring. Both bathrooms have been refreshed, including new fixtures, LVP flooring, and wainscoting in the main bath.Outside, the large, flat, fenced backyard offers space to play, garden, relax, or entertain. The detached 2-car garage (500+ sq ft) is insulated and powered, making it truly versatile -- perfect for workshop, home gym, craft space, game room, movie hangout, or storage, with year-round usability when supplemented with a window unit or space heater.A rare combination of updates, usable outdoor space, storage, and freedom -- all on one level and close to everything Wake Forest has to offer.