837 Santa Monica Ave, Springfield, OH 45503

Absolutely wonderful home in an equally wonderful area. It was built in 1976 when America was celebrating the Bicentennial. This design came to be quite popular in the 1960s and 1970's at the tail end of the Midcentury modern movement that was happening and the design remains a very desirable to this day. It is designed for relaxed living space that invites in the nature that surrounds it with its many windows and sliding door. You can sit in the kitchen and look right through the family room out into the spacious, fenced, park-like backyard. Other characteristics of this house that follow this classic design are illustrated in the combined spaces such as the kitchen and dining room areas. There are Sun Tubes in the hall and bathrooms . These are designed to capture sunlight and funnel it into the house offering more natural lighting. These are energy efficient as there is no loss of heat as found with some skylights. Some of the updates include: In 2024 the house was fully insulated. The new driveway and walkways were in 2023. They added Porcelain tiles to the kitchen and family room in 2022. The carpeting was new in 2023. In 2021 they added some drains to the backyard. The water heater was updated in 2016. The roof and gutter guards 2012. There is also a shed in the backyard for easy access to yard/patio tools and accessories. The primary bedroom has its own full bath attached that is tastefully updated and includes a step-in shower. There are two more bedrooms. The utility area is located off the family room not far from the kitchen and in its own dedicated space. The 2-car garage has extra room for storage. Shopping and restaurants are less than a half mile away. 5 minutes driving to 68, 10 minutes to Rt 4, and about 15 minutes to 70. If you are looking for one floor living, you might want to check out this gem!