517 S 3rd Ave E Located on the east side of Malta is this 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home built in 1935. It has been lovingly cared for and updated over the years, it is the perfect blend of charm with modern conveniences. Updates include vinyl windows, recently replaced siding, and a new roof on the house in 2021 and 2022, ensuring a fresh and well-maintained exterior. Inside there is updated flooring - both carpet and laminate throughout the majority of the house, while two of the rooms retain their original hardwood floors for a touch of character. Interior updates include some updated light fixtures, a cosmetically updated kitchen with a new refrigerator in 2022 and a new dishwasher in 2024, updated interior paint with a modern paint palette, and crisp white trim throughout the home, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere. There is a total of 1, 248 finished square feet on the main floor with additional square footage in the unfinished dirt basement. Through the front door, you'll find a welcoming entryway that opens to a spacious living room and dining area. This space is finished with laminate flooring and has room for a coat rack, shoe rack, and/or bench. This is a great area to store coats, shoes, and outdoor items. Both the living and dining rooms feature built-in shelving for added functionality, throughout the home you will find built-ins along with abundant closet storage. The living room leads to the primary bedroom, which features a walk-in closet with a stylish barn door. Ceiling fans in both the primary bedroom and living room provide added comfort and help maintain a pleasant temperature. The updated kitchen, accessible from the dining area, offers plenty of cabinet and counter space. The sleek, modern white cabinets offer a clean, fresh look with lots of great storage space and pair perfectly with the dark countertop and stainless steel sink. It comes equipped with updated white appliances, including a new refrigerator (2022), a new dishwasher (2024), and a gas range. Off the kitchen, you'll find an open foyer that could be used as a dining room if the new owner/s desired a larger living room. This area leads to two additional bedrooms, a full bathroom, and an oversized laundry/storage room with convenient built-ins and closets. The stackable washer and dryer was new in 2018. A back entryway from the kitchen provides access to the side yard and the unfinished dirt basement, home to the forced air furnace, as well as offering additional storage space. The property is equipped with modern amenities such as an Ecobee Smart Thermostat and two Ring Doorbell systems on both the front and rear entrances of the house. While natural light fills the interior through recently installed vinyl windows, temperature control is managed with a forced air furnace (natural gas) and a window air conditioning unit that is included with the home, helping you enjoy the perfect temperature inside, no matter the season. Out the backdoor, you will find yourself in the sideyard. The generous 74' x140' city lot features mature shade trees and multiple access points, including street parking, a front driveway, and alley access leading to ample off-street parking at the rear of the lot. While the yard is not fully fenced, the northeast corner already has a boundary fence, the new owner/s could complete the enclosure if desired. The lot also includes a 10' x 30' metal shed, ideal for storing outdoor equipment and tools. This spacious yard has so much potential. It's a great space for hanging out, hosting summer barbecues, or just relaxing and enjoying the nice weather. Whether you want to add a garden, a firepit, or a play area, there's plenty of room to make it your own. This property is in a well-kept neighborhood within a one to five-block radius of the Malta Elementary Sch... Call for full writeup! Average utilities for the last 12 months were NWE: $63.27/month, MDU: $48/month, City of Malta - Garbage, Sewer, and Water: $93.50/month