404 E Mulberry St, California, MO 65018

From the moment you arrive, you're welcomed by mature pecan and walnut trees, a stunning maple that bursts into brilliant shades of orange and red each fall, and a favorite feature -- a southern magnolia that produces breathtaking white blooms each spring and early summer. The grounds are filled with seasonal beauty, including tulips, daffodils, violets, blueberry hyacinths, and many other surprises that come to life year after year, making every spring feel new again. All this inside your 1/2 acre fenced yard. Step inside this beautiful 1931 home, where character and history continue throughout the main level. The spacious kitchen features original one-inch oak hardwood plank flooring and authentic cabinetry lining the walls. Timeless details remain intact, including a built-in cutting board and charming galvanized Hoosier-style tin drawers -- perfect for storing baking supplies and adding a touch of vintage charm. A convenient powder room sits just off the kitchen, ideal for guests. The kitchen connects to multiple functional spaces, including a bright sun porch with washer and dryer hookups -- a dream space for plant lovers or a relaxing sitting area -- as well as a bedroom featuring a unique hidden laundry chute tucked neatly inside the closet. From there, you'll step into a large dining room, perfectly suited for hosting holiday gatherings, large family dinners, or everyday meals filled with connection and conversation. Just beyond is truly the heart of the home -- the living room. Featuring vaulted ceiling beams, built-in bookshelves, abundant natural light, and an impressive fireplace, this inviting space was designed for making memories. A heavy-duty TV mount above the mantle has been left for the next owners, ready for cozy movie nights and future traditions. Beneath the carpet lie unfinished oak hardwood floors, offering the opportunity to refinish and customize the space to your personal style. Upstairs, you'll find three additional cozy bedrooms along with a spacious closet and a full bathroom featuring a new tub and surround, complemented by abundant built-in storage throughout. Above this level awaits untapped potential -- approximately 400 square feet of unfinished attic space ready for future expansion, hobbies, or additional storage. The home continues to impress with a generous basement offering extensive storage areas, including a small coal room ideal for canning, a walk-through workspace for gardening equipment, and a garage-side area perfect for tools, outdoor gear, or creative projects. Comfort and peace of mind come with a brand-new HVAC system installed in 2025, along with a year's supply of filters thoughtfully provided for the new owners. You may notice small plaster cracks or character marks on the hardwood floors, but these are the gentle reminders of nearly 100 years of life, laughter, and memories -- the wrinkles and sunspots of a well-loved home. The soft creak of the floors tells a story you simply can't recreate in newer construction -- a warmth and history that make this house truly special. This was never just a house for the current owners. From the moment they walked through the front door, they knew it was home. They hope the next family will love and cherish it just as deeply, creating their own memories for years to come.