Welcome to the beautiful forest trace community! This well maintained, block built 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with a 2 car garage is ready for its next owner to enjoy its many charms. New roof (2022) and new ac (2024) provide peace of mind. This home offers a separate formal living and formal dining space that could easily become additional bedroom space or dedicated office space. The covered front entry offers space for outdoor decor such as plants or benches. A freshly repainted front door with cheerful color and side lights brings in extra natural light. From the foyer, you are welcomed by a formal living room and formal dining room. Continuing into the home, youll find an oversized kitchen with an eat in area, large pantry, and durable corian countertops. Recent stainless steel appliances include a new range, microwave, and refrigerator. A generous breakfast island provides additional workspace, storage, and a sink. The expansive 24' x 15' family room offers plenty of room for multiple seating arrangements and opens through sliding doors to a 31' x 9' screened, covered lanai. The lanai has two doors to the exterior yard. Two paddle fans perfect the space for entertaining or relaxing in our beautiful florida weather. All common living areas feature vaulted ceilings for an open, airy feel. This split bedroom floor plan offers privacy for the spacious primary suite, updated with wood look tile extending into the walk in closet. The en suite bathroom includes a soaking tub, separate shower, vanity with sink, and a makeup areaideal for getting ready in comfort. The two guest bedrooms are located on the opposite side of the home, flanking an updated guest bathroom with a tub/shower combination. Both secondary bedrooms are generously sized. Outdoors, nature lovers will appreciate the enhanced landscaping and variety of beautiful plants and trees. The rear yard is fully fenced with vinyl fencing and backs to a community retention area, inviting birds and offering added privacy. A large brick patio provides even more outdoor living space. The property is on a cul de sac with no through traffic, and the community features sidewalks and a playground. Youre just minutes from an elementary school, charming downtown deland, stetson university, shopping, medical facilities, and have easy access to i 4 toward daytona, new smyrna beach, area airports, and the orlando attractions. Just minutes from the deland sunrail station. Additional recent updates and services include freshly cleaned carpeting, cleaned ac ducts, irrigation system check with several heads repaired, and 2025 gutter improvements with underground drainage to ensure proper water flow away from the foundation. Hurricane shutters are stored in the garage. Don't miss this one!