LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! Just minutes from downtown Rockford and US-131, this inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with over 2,000 sq ft of living space sits on a spacious 0.58-acre lot and features an insulated two-car garage, offering comfort, convenience, and room to spread out inside and out. The open main level features new LVP flooring and a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and direct access to a large deck, ideal for entertaining or enjoying peaceful evenings outdoors. The living room flows into a versatile office or dining space that could easily serve as a fourth bedroom. A full bath and primary suite with a walk-in closet complete this level. The finished lower daylight level offers a large family/recreation room, two additional bedrooms, a full bathroom, and ample storage in the unfinished 12x16 laundry/utility room. Enjoy outdoor living with a 320 sq ft deck, concrete half-court basketball area, and access to over 25 acres of community open space with walking trails, perfect for enjoying nature right outside your door. Recent updates include a 12x18 storage shed, fresh neutral paint throughout, new hot water heater, conversion to natural gas, and main panel wired for a portable standby generator for peace of mind.