This charming 3 bedroom plus flex space, 2 bathroom home in the highly sought after Ridgewood neighborhood offers the perfect blend of comfort, space and convenience. Location, location, location! Walk next door to Westside Park, Loblolly Woods Trail or the nearby 300 Club. Less than a mile to the University of Florida, UF College of Law or just minutes to UF Health and downtown Gainesville. Featuring a bright and open floor plan, the living area is filled with natural light and flows seamlessly into an updated kitchen equipped with ample cabinet space and decorative backsplash. The Kitchen has wood cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances including gas range and opens to the dining room and family room. The family room has tiled flooring, a back of windows overlooking the rear yard and a sliding glass door that opens to the open patio. Off the family room is the large indoor laundry area with stackable washer and dryer and a ton of storage. This room leads to the flex space which does not have a closet but could be a fourth bedroom, home office or study. Also off the laundry room is access to the side entry carport. The primary bedroom includes a private en suite bathroom and generous closet space, while the two additional bedrooms are well sized and perfect for family, guests or a home office. Enjoy outdoor living with a spacious fenced backyard, perfect for relaxing. Additional highlights include a solar panel array with a low average monthly utility bill of $130, an EV charger and a quiet, friendly neighborhood setting. Conveniently located near Westside Park, Millhopper Publix, Fresh Market, Uppercrust and Dorn's Wine and Cheese. Zoned for Littlewood Elementary, Westwood Middle and Gainesville High Schools. Available now! $54 application fee. Home includes lawn maintenance and pest control.