Award winning PORTAGE schools! Functional RANCH design! Convenient central LOCATION ! Maintained with pride this home, nestled in beautiful north Portage, combines all three. Leisurely tranquil walks through quiet streets are just weeks away with the purchase of this 3 br 1.5 bath home featuring 1672 sf and full basement. The two car attached garage and charming covered porch welcome you home. Enter the main floor 25x24 family/dinning room w/2 way gas fp. Lavished with natural light from an array of windows this area transitions to 3 season porch and manicured yard.Expansive 28x14 living room features wb/fp and hardwood floors.The bright open kitchen complete w/appliances enables flow from lr-fr areas. Downstairs the full basement featuring 2nd wb/fp in finished portion provides over 1100 sf more room to move. There is potential 3rd bath/4th br awaiting for additional space.Ample storage and updated mechanicals make this home a must see. Perfect starter or downsizer.