3239 Essex Drive

**OPEN HOUSE, SUNDAY, MARCH 8TH, NOON-2PM** Welcome home to this three bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath ranch featuring a bright living room with lofted ceilings and open flow into the dining area and kitchen, perfect for everyday living or hosting. The kitchen offers stainless steel appliances and easy access to the dining space. A separate laundry room leads to a versatile screened-in porch, while an additional home office area provides flexible work or study space. The primary bedroom includes a large closet with ample built in storage space. One bedroom is currently used as a workout room but can easily convert back to a traditional bedroom. Both bathrooms feature fresh paint, and the full bath has a new vanity and fixtures. Outside, enjoy a large deck and spacious yard ideal for pets or play. The two-stall detached garage offers great storage or workshop space, and a front carport adds convenient parking. The blue shed and brush pile next to garage will be removed. Major updates include a new furnace and A/C in 2025 and a brand-new roof scheduled for replacement next week (weather permitting) with black shingles and rubber roofing on the front flat section, providing valuable peace of mind for the next owner. Water heater new in 2023. Enjoy the central South Bend location close to shopping, groceries and eateries!