Some houses are big on square footage. This one is big on living.

Set on more than half an acre in Tallmadge, this 3-bedroom split-level comes with the kind of backyard people go looking for and rarely find.

There’s an above-ground pool with its own deck for summer afternoons.

A fenced yard has room for a garden, a game of catch, and the dog, with still more green space beyond.

Inside, the main level is bright and easy, from the oval-glass front door to the sliding barn door.

The living room is filled with natural light from the big front window.

The dining area has a slider to the back deck.

It’s an easy spot for everyday meals and dinners with friends.

The kitchen is the standout, with white cabinetry, stainless appliances, dark countertops, and a geometric tile backsplash.

There’s enough room for someone to cook while everyone else hangs around.

Upstairs, the bedrooms are tucked away from the activity below, including a primary bedroom with a reclaimed-wood accent wall that gives the room real personality.

The renovated bath has a double vanity, heated tile floors, and a tiled tub and shower. Downstairs, the lower level is where this house earns its keep.

The family room is made for movie nights, with a projector screen and space to spread out. A separate office means working from home doesn’t have to happen at the kitchen table.

A finished laundry room and half bath sit just down the hall. Back outside, the composite deck is ready for long dinners and slow mornings.

The pergola makes the deck an easy place to spend the afternoon.

The pool is just steps away when the weather turns warm.

Mature trees frame the back of the yard.

The shed handles the mower and pool gear, and the heated attached garage handles everything else.

Updates include a tankless water heater, a 2019 roof, a Trane A/C, spray-foam attic insulation, and an irrigation system.

Some houses look good in photos. Others feel good the minute you pull into the driveway. 427 Brian Drive is the second kind.

A pool, a yard that feels like its own park, and Tallmadge City Schools.