Room to gather and space to unwind on over a quarter acre (0.257 acres)! This custom-built brick ranch offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1,713 sq. ft. of main-floor living and a finished 1,713-sq.-ft. basement. Mature trees, an entry with a built-in bench, coved ceilings, natural wood trim and a living room fireplace create a warm welcome. An adjoining dining area makes entertaining easy.The kitchen features white cabinetry, full-extension soft-close drawers, quartz counters, tile backsplash, an extra-deep sink and stainless steel appliances, including a new refrigerator. Bedrooms have dual closets. A wood-paneled sunroom with built-ins offers space to read or work, while a separate screened porch with skylights overlooks the large fenced yard.Seller improvements include new flooring, blinds, washer and dryer, interior/exterior painting, and main-floor bathroom paint and flooring. Earlier updates include the roof, windows, heating, electrical, concrete front porch and basement waterproofing. Boiler heat and central air conditioning offer the best of both worlds!The finished basement adds recreation and flex space, a new shower, paint and new drywall partitions creating additional rooms. Attached one-car garage with room for shelving and a workbench. In-ground irrigation system; operating condition unknown.Less than a block—under a quarter mile—to Harper Avenue shops and restaurants, with Kroger, Wally’s Frozen Custard and Gilbert’s Lodge nearby. Just three blocks, less than half a mile, to the downtown St. Clair Shores social district at Mack and 9 Mile Rd, and just over a mile to the Nautical Mile at 9 Mile Rd and Jefferson Ave. The nearby St. Clair Shores Civic Center offers indoor/outdoor recreation with pickleball and handball courts, an indoor ice rink and open fields.