Situated in South Bend's McKinley Terrace neighborhood just minutes from Notre Dame, this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom single-story ranch offers an ideal entry point for first-time buyers seeking sweat equity or investors eyeing a high-upside portfolio addition. The 1,264 sq. ft. floor plan features a spacious open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area centered around a cozy fireplace-creating a natural flow for everyday living or hosting game-day crowds. Essential high-cost improvements are already in place, including a 1-year-old roof and a newer fully fenced backyard. The kitchen comes equipped with a stainless steel range, oven, and microwave, while the property also includes an attached 1-car garage and a rear concrete patio. Simple cosmetic refreshes to the flooring, kitchen cabinetry, laundry space, and baths present an outstanding opportunity to build fast equity, tailor the home to your vision, or unlock exceptional short-term rental potential in a prime location near campus, dining, and shopping.