Welcome to 3228 Mars Ave — a sweet north-side Eau Claire home w/ a fenced yard your dog will love just as much as you do. This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers the kind of simple, comfortable living that makes Eau Claire feel like home: an easy-to-maintain layout, a full basement with expanding potential, a detached garage, storage shed, back deck, & a mature yard w/ a chain-link fence added in 2025 — ideal for letting the dog out, playing fetch, or enjoying quiet evenings outside without the extra hassle. Inside, this home has seen thoughtful updates since its last sale, giving buyers peace of mind and everyday convenience. Major improvements include a new furnace in 2023; a refreshed bathroom with a new light fixture & vanity mirror with hidden cabinet in 2024; a revamped primary bedroom closet w/ a second rod for added storage in 2024; freshly painted walls & ceilings throughout in 2025; a new shower pan, new shower doors, updated frame, & new caulk in 2025; plus a Panasonic Whisper Quiet bathroom exhaust fan installed in 2025. The kitchen has also been improved with an updated backsplash and newly refreshed plumbing under the sink, while the basement gained even more function with a utility sink, washer and dryer repositioned closer together, and redone plumbing — perfect for laundry, home projects, or rinsing off muddy paws after a walk. The basement electrical and lighting were also redone in 2025/2026, with updated lights connected to one switch and 6+ outlets. Outside, the deck was stained and screws were replaced in 2025, the ash tree was treated in 2026, landscaping was extended, and staircase treads were added in 2026. It’s the kind of home that feels manageable, practical, and loved — with the updates already started for you. For dog owners wanting to live in Eau Claire, this one checks the boxes: fenced yard, usable outdoor space, easy access to the Eau Claire lifestyle, and a cozy home base that doesn’t ask you to sacrifice comfort for affordability.