676 Woodtick RoadWaterbury, CT 06705Price: $399,900

Set on a level corner lot shaded by mature maples, this sprawling one-level ranch offers the kind of yard that's getting harder to find - flat, fully fenced, and private, with a generous deck off the back ready for summer. Inside, hardwood floors run throughout and the layout lives easy, all on one level. The kitchen is already updated with gray shaker cabinetry, granite counters, a farmhouse sink, and stainless appliances - a big-ticket item, handled. The living room centers on a stone fireplace and a wall of windows, and two full baths on the main level keep mornings moving. There's some dated wallpaper in a few rooms, but it's about as cosmetic as it gets - a weekend and some paint, and these spaces are yours. The bones, floors, and footprint are all here. A walk-up attic offers expansion or serious storage, the partially finished basement adds flexible bonus space, and the attached two-car garage rounds out the package. Add the location and that hard-to-beat yard, and this one's worth a closer look. Bring your vision - the heavy lifting is mostly done.