$650,000

The boring-but-expensive work is done. Now it's your turn to make this one shine. This single-story home on Mira Flores Drive has 4 bedrooms and 2 baths, with 1,288 sq ft of living space on a 7,841 sq ft lot. The costly upgrades most buyers dread are already taken care of. The furnace has been replaced, a tankless water heater gives you hot water on demand, the roof has had a tune-up, and the home has an updated stucco exterior and dual-pane windows. That leaves your budget free for the fun part: paint, flooring, the kitchen, and the finishes that make a house feel like yours. A fireplace anchors the living space, and the nice yard has room for gardening, play, or weekend barbecues. It was built in 1961 in an established Santa Maria neighborhood near Pine Grove Elementary. It's a strong fit for a first-time buyer or anyone ready to put their personal touch on a home with good bones.