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BACK ON THE MARKET. NO FAULT OF THE SELLERS. BUYERS FINANCING FELL THROUGH. This 2 bedroom 1 bath home sits on a corner lot. Nice fenced yard, covered front porch, nice size living room and kitchen. Family room in lower level for entertaining. Seller is selling as is and will not make any repairs or provide city occupancy. Buyer to verify all MLS information including but not limited to square feet, measurements, lot size, features, exemptions/taxes, schools,...

This 3 possible 4 bedroom, 4 bath home has so much to offer. If you like entertaining, this house is for you. Living room has a beautiful bay window. Large eat in kitchen area, kitchen has cherry cabinets with granite countertops, large walk-in pantry. Large bedrooms, main floor laundry, family room, bonus/bedroom and bath downstairs. Large privacy fenced back yard. Attached 24 x 24 garage and the 16 x 12 utility shed...

Looking for a place that has property to spread out a bit? This is the one you are looking for. This 3 bedroom 2 bathroom charming home has wood floors in several of the rooms and offers separate dining and kitchen. With a little love this home could be just what you have been looking for. You will have private acreage in the back lined with trees and it offers that privacy you have been looking for. Buyer to verify all MLS information including but not limited to square feet, measurements, lot size, features, exemptions/taxes, schools,...

An entertainers dream! This 4 bedroom 2 1/2 bath home 2 story home is ready for it's new owner(s). Are you looking for that open floor plan with the kitchen, dining room, and living room so you have space to spread out and entertain. This home also has a cozy den with a wood burning fireplace for the chilly fall and winter evenings that are approaching quickly. The deck on the back of this home with the expansive back yard are perfect for bonfires as well as summer yard games. The bedrooms are all located on the upper level with a beautiful master suite with it's own wood burning...

TOTALLY UPDATED INTERIOR! NEW kitchen cabinets. New Formica counter tops. New thermal tilt-in argon transferable warranty windows. New gas range and New microwave. Fresh paint throughout. All New luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout. Open kitchen/living room. Bathroom with New ceramic tile surround, New toilet & pedestal sink. All new lighting and New fixtures throughout, some recessed LED. New "Hunter" ceiling fans in bedrooms. New front wood 6' X 18' deck/porch. New insulated garage door with opener. Attached garage with a walk-out door to New 12' X 14' poured concrete patio. Full waterproofed basement with transferable warranty....

Spacious living and kitchen dining combo with main floor laundry is just the beginning of what this adorable home has to offer. Newer roof, HVAC, Windows, doors and water heater. Updated electric and plumbing with a covered front porch. Backyard is completely fenced and has a shed for storage! Kitchen appliance will stay Bluetooth speaker in the bathroom.) Buyer to verify all MLS data including but not limited to Sq footage, schools, taxes, exemptions, features. Washer and dryer does not...

This beautiful older home has some updates and is ready for it's new owner(s) to call it their forever home. The home offers room to spread out, has a beautiful wood burning fireplace, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath and a bonus room that can be used as an office or den. The sliding glass doors in the kitchen has a doggy door and leads out to a small fenced area. The door in the bonus leads out to a nice covered porch. The basement was waterproofed by Woods Basements has been checked in June of 2023, paperwork on counter. Please note the fireplace had not been used in 30 years and the dishwasher had not been used in...