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253 4 Avenue S
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Beds
2
Baths
1
Sqft
1,064
Year
—
Type
Single Family
On market
72d
Welcome to this charming and affordable home in the quiet community of Big Valley—perfect for first-time buyers, investors, or anyone looking to escape the city.This property has seen numerous updates over the past 8 years, primarily on the exterior, including windows, siding, and shingles, along with key mechanical upgrades such as the furnace, hot water tank, and kitchen appliances. With some cosmetic updating, this home offers excellent potential to make it your own.Step inside through the bright, enclosed porch surrounded by windows—an ideal spot to enjoy your morning coffee. The main level features a spacious living room and kitchen filled with natural light, a good-sized kitchen, a 4-piece bathroom with a convenient combo washer/dryer unit, and an additional room that could serve as a third bedroom or formal dining space.Upstairs, you’ll find two bedrooms along with a bonus area perfect for storage or a small flex space.The basement houses the newer furnace and hot water tank and includes additional laundry hookups if desired.Outside, the property offers a generous yard, a single detached garage, an 8x12 shed, and rear parking.Big Valley is a welcoming community with plenty to offer, including restaurants, a hotel, museums, a K–9 school, curling rink, grocery store, golf course, and more.If you’re looking for an affordable home with great potential in a peaceful setting, this one is worth a look. (id:65958)
Main level
| Room | Dimensions | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 9.42 Ft x 7.33 Ft | |
| Living room/Dining room | 14.50 Ft x 21.25 Ft | |
| Dining room | 10.17 Ft x 14.17 Ft | |
| Kitchen | 15.58 Ft x 10.50 Ft | |
| 4pc Bathroom | 9.33 Ft x 8.00 Ft |
Second level
| Room | Dimensions | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Bedroom | 9.33 Ft x 10.25 Ft | |
| Bedroom | 7.50 Ft x 10.75 Ft |
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Nearby school, halal, mosque, grocery, park, and transit layers are still being built for Big Valley. The listing facts above are live; the neighborhood-intelligence layer needs POI coverage before it can score this address properly.