NEW, NEWS, NEWS GALORE! Does your busy family love entertaining, private relaxation space, making design decisions, minimal steps, sustainability, pets, homesteading, low-maintenance gardens, great schools, birdwatching, walkable neighborhoods, and room to grow? This home checks every box! Meticulously maintained and move-in ready, this 3-bed, 3 bath + den brick and aluminum-sided split-level home sits on a quiet, forested lot in western Franklin Park (Toledo city limits). With 1,900 sq ft above grade and 800 sq ft of finished basement, this 2,700 sq ft home offers space, flexibility, and thoughtful updates. Traditional architecture meets cozy cottage charm. Enjoy a slate entry, granite kitchen with garden window, bar seating, and ceramic tile flooring. The dining area overlooks a fenced backyard with a pool area and organic perennial gardens. The great room features coved ceilings and an electric fireplace. Upstairs, you'll find 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 full baths, and attic access (potential for more rooms!). Only seven steps up for easy living. Street level includes a 2.5-car garage with new interlocking garage tile flooring, EV charging, and an oversized playroom/exercise space with a fireplace and slider to a new deck. The finished basement includes a multipurpose room, updated utilities, a full bath, a laundry area, and extra storage. Exterior highlights: fenced yard, mature hardwoods, patios on 3 levels, space to restore the in-ground pool or convert it into a greenhouse. Organic gardening and low-maintenance landscaping offer both beauty and sustainability. Located minutes from the University of Toledo, shopping, dining, and parks, this home blends suburban serenity with city convenience.