Welcome home to this move-in ready 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath ranch in a fantastic Marion location with Wilkins Elementary right in the backyard-kids can walk to school with ease! This well-maintained 1960s rambler offers the perfect blend of character and updates, featuring coved ceilings in the spacious living room and beautiful hardwood floors in the bedrooms.The main level includes a large living room, eat-in kitchen, three bedrooms, and a generously sized full bath. Recent updates throughout the home include fresh interior paint, newer carpet on both the main and lower levels, new LVP flooring in the kitchen and bath, updated kitchen sink and faucet, painted cabinets, new dishwasher, newer appliances, and updated bathroom vanity top, sink, and faucet. New door hinges and handles add a fresh finishing touch. Exterior paint was completed in 2023, and a new sliding glass door leads to the composite deck overlooking the large, private backyard with mature landscaping and loads of privacy.The lower level offers a huge family room with a bar area plus additional flex space perfect for a home office, workout area, or potential 4th bedroom with the addition of a wall. The home also features a 2-stall garage and has been pre-inspected, radon tested, and pest tested for added peace of mind. All this plus convenient access to downtown Marion, parks, shopping, dining, and more!