2221 River Street

Skip the pet deposit and the landlord--this 2-bed, 1-bath home on a quiet dead-end street is fresh with new paint and ready to move into today. The quarter-acre lot has a track record as a micro hobby farm, previously home to a flock of chickens, with a fenced yard perfect for dogs, gardening, or your next backyard project. A 1-car detached garage adds workshop or storage space beyond the house, and the basement offers extra room to stash the overflow. Compact and efficient, this one's a smart alternative to renting--build equity instead of paying someone else's mortgage, with outdoor space and flexibility hard to find at this price point.