Better than NEW CONSTRUCTION in desirable Saint Stephens area of NE Hickory. This two-level home offers 3 spacious bedrooms/2.5 baths w/an open main level floorplan. Welcoming covered front porch leads to open living room, kitchen, laundry, half bath & oversized single garage. The kitchen boasts white shaker-style cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless appliances, pantry, breakfast bar & dining area. The main floor laundry also serves as mudroom/half bath. The back deck overlooks a beautiful, fenced backyard. Easy maintenance LVT flooring on the main level and baths & carpet in the bedrooms. The upper level has a large primary bedroom w/ a generous walk-in closet & primary bath w/dual sink vanity. 2 additional bedrooms share the hall bath. Seller has added landscaping to include aeration, grass seed, topsoil, plants, front porch railing, custom faux wood blinds, heavy duty garage shelving, backyard flood lights & a side concrete pad to hide trash containers.