Why rent when you can own? This charming one level cottage offers easy living, low maintenance, and an affordable opportunity to build equity. With three bedrooms and one full bathroom, the home features a surprisingly spacious layout, including a large eat-in kitchen, and the original hardwood floors are ready to be restored to their full beauty. The big ticket items have already been taken care of, leaving the fun part... adding your own personal style & finishing touches. Major updates include: NEW roof (2024), NEW vinyl siding (2024), NEWLY BUILT front porch (2024), UPDATED 200 amp electrical service, high-efficiency Lennox gas furnace with central A/C, updated vinyl windows throughout and a NEW Bath Fitter shower insert. Partially finished basement space makes an excellent workshop and hobby space! Relax on the inviting front porch or enjoy the covered back patio, perfect for morning coffee or outdoor gatherings. With VERY LOW TAXES and a manageable footprint, this move-in ready home is an excellent alternative to renting and a wonderful place to call your own. Centrally located within a quick shot of EVERYTHING... Shopping, dining, schools, Griffiss Tech Park, Haselton Park, Franklyn's Field, the Mohawk River Trail, and all major roadways, making your morning commute a breeze. ***ROME CITY TAXES INCLUDE: Unmetered water, sewer, garbage & green waste pick up!***