Does your ranch-home bucket list include water views with a wooded buffer, lawn maintenance included, and access to pools, a fitness center, and golf-all with a remarkably low HOA of just $120 per month? Maybe a catch and release neighborhood pond? It may sound too good to be true, but this home delivers. This 3-bedroom ranch in growing Wendell, NC is only two years old and loaded with upgrades buyers are looking for today. The pond-view lot with woods beyond creates a peaceful setting and offers abundant opportunities to enjoy nature-perfect for anyone who appreciates watching local wildlife and birds right from home. A nearby park adds even more recreational options, including basketball, pickleball, tennis courts, walking trails, and covered picnic areas. Inside, the single-level floor plan features an open-concept layout with spacious living areas, quality finishes, and a functional design ideal for everyday living and entertaining. Ideal home for downsizing or having everything on the first floor with easy access and ADA compliant doorways. Unlike many nearby new construction homes built on slabs, this property includes a crawlspace, a highly desirable feature offering added storage potential and long-term maintenance flexibility. Upgrades include: Covered porch, crawlspace, water view lot, extra lighting package, continuous LVP throughout main living areas, kitchen backsplash, cabinets configuration, larger primary shower with bench and tile extended to the ceiling.