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Updated Brick Ranch with Over 3,200 Sq Ft, Detached Office Studio & $100K+ in Improvements | Highland School District
Welcome to small-town living with big-time value in Alhambra. Located in the highly sought-after Highland Community Unit School District No. 5, this spacious brick ranch offers more than 3,200 square feet of finished living space, extensive recent updates, flexible work-from-home options, and a convenient location just minutes from Highland, Edwardsville, Troy, parks, bike trails, and Interstate 55 access.
Priced at just $325,000, this move-in-ready home delivers exceptional value with over $100,000 in recent improvements and no HOA.
Inside, the home features 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and multiple flexible living spaces ideal for entertaining, working from home, hobbies, or multi-generational living. The oversized primary suite is a rare find with vaulted ceilings, two walk-in closets, and two private full bathrooms, plus additional space perfect for a sitting room, nursery, workout area, or hobby retreat.
The spacious floor plan includes a large living room, recreation room, formal dining area, and an enclosed sunroom featuring a vaulted ceiling, built-in wet bar, and cozy wood-burning stove. The eat-in kitchen offers abundant cabinet and countertop space along with a newer cooktop, Bosch dishwasher, and garbage disposer.
One secondary bedroom includes an attached office/library with built-in shelving, creating an ideal study, reading room, or remote work setup.
The oversized side-entry two-car garage connects to a dedicated laundry/mud room, and both spaces feature durable epoxy flooring.
Outside, the fully fenced backyard includes a detached finished outbuilding that previously served as a private office and creative workspace. Complete with its own kitchen area, Mitsubishi mini-split HVAC system, and hard-wired high-speed internet, this detached studio is perfect for remote work, hobby studio, entertaining space, guest overflow, or future flex use.
Major Updates & Improvements Include:
2025 Improvements
Brand new roof, soffit, fascia, gutters, and gutter guards
Underground PVC gutter drainage system flushed
Exterior trim repairs and paint
Interior plaster repairs and fresh paint
New sunroom storm door
2024 Improvements
New HVAC system with 5-ton heat pump and air handler
New luxury vinyl plank flooring in bedrooms, bathrooms, hallway, and kitchen
Updated lighting and paint throughout
Bathroom renovations, including new vanity, flooring, shower, fixtures, and exhaust fan
Additional Improvements
Detached outbuilding completely refinished with aluminum-wrapped trim, steel doors, and Mitsubishi mini-split HVAC (2022)
Custom blinds and stainless steel refrigerator were added to outbuilding
New PVC sewer main (2022)
Complete hardscaping updates
Dyed and stamped concrete front porch and rear patio
Two water heaters replaced
Garage epoxy floor and paint
Vinyl privacy fence with transferable warranty
If you’ve been searching for a large move-in-ready home with modern updates, flexible living space, home office potential, and small-town charm near the St. Louis metro area, this Alhambra property deserves a look.
