66 Austin Avenue Spacious Ranch with a Finished Walkout Lower Level, Second Kitchen, Oversized Garage + Workshop, all on an almost half-acre lot in downtown Glen Carbon – Incredible Value at $225, 000! Welcome home to this spacious ranch offering exceptional square footage, versatility, and an unbeatable location just a short walk from Miner Park and the local library. Opportunities like this are hard to find at this price point. The main level features 3 bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite with a walk-in closet and private bath with a double vanity. You'll love the open living areas, convenient main-floor laundry, and large kitchen complete with a center island, gas cooktop, and built-in oven. The two additional main-floor bedrooms share a Jack-and-Jill bath, and a convenient half bath is also located on the main level. The finished walkout lower level expands your living space with a second full kitchen, large family room with a gas fireplace, 3/4 bath, and endless possibilities for entertaining, multi-generational living, guest space, or potential rental income. Outside, you'll find an oversized 3-car garage plus an adjacent workshop area with its own overhead door—perfect for hobbies, storage, projects, or additional workspace. Recent updates include a new roof (2025), furnace (2025) some new carpet (2025), one new water heater (2025), and an A/C system approximately 10 years old. All kitchen appliances, as well as the washer and dryer, are included with the sale. This home does need some TLC and is priced accordingly. Several windows are broken, flooring and bathroom updates are needed, and the deck will likely require replacement. However, at just $225, 000, this property presents an incredible opportunity to build equity in a highly desirable location. Whether you're a buyer looking to customize a home to your taste, an investor searching for your next flip, or a landlord seeking a strong rental property, the potential here is undeniable. With its generous square footage, large lot, flexible floor plan, major recent updates, and prime location near Miner Park and the library, this is a rare opportunity to create something special at an affordable price.