Looking for a remodeled ranch within 20 minutes of downtown Dallas on a $250,000 budget? You’re in luck: There’s one on the market at 3065 Kinkaid Dr., near Webb Chapel Road and Walnut Hill Lane, and it boasts a few unexpected updates.

It’s located in Bradford Estates, an accessible area with lots of houses from the 1950s and ​’60s, with a friendly atmosphere and wide, green yards. The 1,815-square-foot, three-bedroom, two-bath home is listed with Shae Nault of Keller Williams DFW Metro Areas, and it has been reduced to $244,900 from $249,900.

Built in 1969, the house has curb appeal, with a year-old, class-4 standing seam metal roof — unusual for a home priced well under $300,000. Metal roofing has increased in popularity not only because of its sleek look, but also because it is strong, lightweight, fire resistant, and energy efficient. With the class-4 rating, it is also hail resistant — and many insurance carriers offer a discount for this kind of roof. Bonus!

Other features include all new windows, new HVAC system, new kitchen appliances, hardwood floors, glass fireplace, pretty landscaping, swimming pool, and a hot tub under a covered patio. Nothing else to do here but move on in.

The house has good flow, thanks to the all-important open floorplan. Natural light pours in from the new windows, and light-colored hardwoods and a freshly painted neutral color scheme help keep things bright and airy.

To the left of the entryway, French doors lead to a formal dining room. To the right are the breakfast room and living area, which has vaulted ceilings and a large brick fireplace with low-maintenance ice blue fireglass.

In the kitchen itself, spot granite counters, new stone backsplash, and newly painted cabinets with replaced hardware. A breakfast bar looks into the kitchen and provides additional casual seating.

Hardwoods continue throughout all the bedrooms, including the master, which has a walk-in closet, recessed lighting, and small yet updated en suite bathroom. The second bathroom also got a facelift, with new tile, fixtures, and a contemporary sink.

The last stop in this home is the backyard, and it doesn’t disappoint. A hot tub sits on a covered wood deck, but the amenities don’t stop there: There’s some landscaping along the garage wall and a sparkling swimming pool.

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A version of this story originally was published on Candy’s Dirt.

The formal dining room greets you as soon as you enter.

Photo courtesy of Keller Williams

The formal dining room greets you as soon as you enter.