Super cute, well maintained & updated rancher featuring 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms. Situated in a quiet & safe South Nanaimo neighbourhood listed under $500,000. You'll enjoy many updates incl. a refurbished & painted kitchen, all new matching smart appliances, front & rear steel doors, most windows replaced, new side decking off kitchen & fencing, hot water tank upgraded in 2022. More cool features include bamboo floors, bonus 2-Piece ensuite in the large primary bedroom, with french doors that open to a sunny back deck. From there you can enjoy your morning coffee in peace, sit & watch kids & pets play in the secure, fenced back yard with new shed & alley access - potential for a carriage house. Lots of space to install a hot tub! Located in a quiet no-through cul-de-sac, meters away from Bayview Elementary & Food Forest, & the newly expanded E&N Rail Trail, offering convenient walking & cycling connections, along with the neighbourhood's unique community food forest & natural green spaces. Harewood Centennial Park, Nanaimo Ice & Aquatic Centres, shopping, restaurants, & downtown Nanaimo's beautiful waterfront are all within easy reach. An excellent location combining outdoor recreation, community amenities, & everyday convenience! Ample parking out front or use alley access to park out back. Perfect for first time home buyers, retirees or investors. Act quickly before this one becomes someone else's dream home. Check for Open House dates or book a private showing with your Realtor today. All measurements a data are approximate and should be verified if important.)