DESIRABLE TOWN OF PINES LOCATION, BEAUTIFUL NATURAL HARDWOOD FLOORS, and a BRAND-NEW SEPTIC SYSTEM is in the works for installation make this inviting ranch a must-see! Offering 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, the home features a comfortable main bedroom with its own attached half bath. The spacious eat-in kitchen provides abundant cabinet space, plenty of room for a dining table, and sliding glass doors leading directly to the backyard for easy indoor-outdoor living. A carport and long driveway offer ample parking for multiple vehicles, while the 15x15 backyard shed provides excellent additional storage. One of the home's most unique features is the exceptionally large 6-to-7-foot-high crawl space, offering valuable storage and potential emergency shelter. Additional updates include NEW GUTTERS, newer attic insulation, and a roof and water heater installed in 2016. Enjoy VERY LOW UTILITY COSTS and LOW PROPERTY TAXES, plus a convenient location just a SHORT DRIVE TO THE INDIANA DUNES and LAKE MICHIGAN, with quick access to major highways for an easy commute to CHICAGO and surrounding areas. To provide even more peace of mind, the sellers are offering a ONE-YEAR HOME WARRANTY to the new buyer. This well-maintained home combines charm, functionality, affordability, storage, and an excellent location! This home is priced BELOW APPRAISED VALUE!