$489,000

The best seat in the house might be out on the back deck: coffee in hand, mountains on the horizon, and the fenced backyard stretching out below. Inside, this home has the room to hold a whole life's worth of living without anyone feeling crowded. The vaulted living room is where everyone ends up, with the gas-log fireplace glowing on cool evenings and the breakfast bar close enough to keep the conversation going while dinner cooks. Holidays and birthdays belong in the separate dining room, and the pantry keeps the kitchen ready for a crowd. At the end of the night, the main-level primary suite lets you slip away to a walk-in closet and a spa-style bath with a soaking tub. With three full levels, the house adjusts to whatever you need. There's space for guests who stay a week, a home office with a door that closes, a hobby room, a playroom, or long-term relatives who want their own space. You never have to choose between them. Out front, the street is quiet and established, with mature trees and sidewalks for evening walks. You're still just minutes from Hamilton Place, East Brainerd dining and everything else you need day to day, so you get privacy and a view without giving up convenience.