125 Brookside WayPikeville, NC 27863Price: $263,500

Here's a home that's been the backdrop of real life for years -- the kind of place where countertops actually get used and bathtubs actually get soaked in, not just staged for a photo. Located just 15 miles from Seymour Johnson AFB and downtown Goldsboro, this home puts you close to everything without giving up the quiet of a neighborhood setting. Tucked into the Willowbrook neighborhood, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home starts with a kitchen built for someone who actually cooks: generous counter space and cabinet storage that means never running out of room mid-recipe. The master suite doesn't just check a box -- it's oversized, with a bathroom that feels like a genuine escape: a walk-in shower, a jetted tub worth lingering in, and dual sinks so morning routines don't collide. Here's the part most listings can't offer: a 400 square foot walk-up attic, unfinished and full of potential -- and since the septic system is already approved for a fourth bedroom, this space is a green light waiting to happen. Second master suite, private guest quarters, teen hangout, home office with a door that actually closes -- the next owner gets to decide. There's peace of mind here too: HVAC replaced in 2020, and a brand new hot water tank installed in August 2026. Outside, a covered front porch is calling for a chair and your morning coffee, the perfect spot to watch the world wake up, while the backyard is the kind you don't want to leave: large, flat, and fully fenced, with a deck for evening dinners and a 10x12 outbuilding for tools, hobbies, or whatever project comes next. This one's been cared for by people who loved it. Now it's ready for its next story!