A childhood home where countless memories were made, now ready for its next chapter and a new generation of memories. This bright and airy ranch offers comfortable one-level living with 3 bedrooms with built in cedar closets, 2 full baths, and 1,148 sq. ft. of inviting living space not including basement. Fresh paint throughout creates a clean, move-in-ready feel, complemented by LVT and hardwood flooring. The attached one-car garage with newer aluminum garage door provides convenient, secure parking with additional space for storage. Major updates include new central air in 2026, with a new metal roof and gutters scheduled for Fall 2026. The full, dry basement is roughed out for a future full bath and features a decorative fireplace and built in shelves offering excellent potential for additional living, recreation, home office, hobby, or storage space. Enjoy the added living space of the three-season room, which opens to a generous .28-acre fenced backyard--perfect for entertaining, gardening, pets, or simply enjoying your own outdoor space. With its desirable Jefferson Woods location, spacious partial fenced yard, flexible basement potential, fresh interior, and important updates, 469 Alford offers the space, convenience, and value you've been looking for in a Newark ranch home. Conveniently located near Licking Memorial Hospital and medical services, The Ohio State University at Newark, Central Ohio Technical College, Newark YMCA, Newark Recreation Center, Everett Park, Rotary Park, Newark Earthworks, and area walking and bike trails. Enjoy nearby shopping and everyday conveniences at Indian Mound Mall, Target, Walmart, Lowe's, and Newark's downtown shopping and dining district. The area is also home to major employers including Owens Corning, Park National Bank, Kaiser Aluminum, Dow Chemical, Boeing, International Paper, and Licking Memorial Health Systems, with additional employment opportunities throughout the growing Licking County area.