NO SCREECHING BRAKES on this child-safe cul-de-sac in desirable University Heights . Three bedroom, three bath home offers an open floor plan, vaulted ceiling in great room and has wonderful cabinetry along west wall near fireplace and access to spacious wood deck ~ perfect for summer barbeques. Eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances and attractive ceramic floor; master bedroom with private bath and walk-in closet and second bedroom with bath across hall completes main level. Lower level has large family room with second fireplace and wall of bookshelves, cabinetry and wet bar . . . great place for the kids to hang out! Walkout to comfortable covered patio with terracing for annuals and perennials. Bedroom and third bath completes this level. Just a few blocks south of Carl Sandburg School , this is ideal family living. Recent improvements/upgrades provided by homeowners ~ 2004: Maytag front loading washer & dryer; 2005: new roof shingles; 2006: new laminate flooring in great room and on stairway, new stainless steel refrigerator w/bottom drawer freezer and stainless steel smooth convection range, Maytag dishwasher; 2007: high efficiency furnace and air conditioning, May 2010: new carpeting in bedrooms and lower level family room. Call Linda Nugent Realtors at 345-5555 for your private viewing before this one gets away!