Don't miss this incredibly stylish and cool midcentury raised ranch in West Akron-with the wooded bluffs of Sand Run Metro Park as your backyard! This beautifully updated home offers 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a newly regraded and fully fenced wooded backyard, a walkout lower level, and incredible views throughout. Double doors open to a tiled foyer, with steps down to an impressive Great Room featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, a dramatic beamed ceiling, floor-to-ceiling brick wood-burning fireplace (loved and regularly used by the current owners), new carpet and fresh paint. The adjoining dining area features original parquet floors. The kitchen pairs thoughtful updates with fantastic period character, including new black granite counters, new sink, a suite of stainless steel appliances with gas range and new hood, a built-in grill, exposed brick wall, and a dinette overlooking the front yard. Down the hall, the cozy primary bedroom features hardwood floors and an en suite bath with tile shower. Bedrooms 2 and 3 also offer newly refinished hardwood floors and updated windows. The hall bath provides tons of counter space, ceramic tile flooring, a tub/shower, and shiplap wall detail. The walkout lower level has been refreshed (sellers finished anadditional 250 sqft since they purchased) with new drywall, wood-look LVT flooring, recessed lighting, glass-block windows, and a new slider opening to a new stone patio. The unfinished portion houses the laundry and provides ample storage. A half bath, freshly painted two-car garage, and new HWT ('26) complete the lower level. Additional improvements include recent attic insulation, new landscape beds, tree removal & new grass, updated electrical outlets & switches throughout and resealing of the Great Room beams and wall of windows. The homeowners have poured tremendous care and attention into an already special home. Come for the views; stay for the location, thoughtful updates, and unmistakable feeling of home.