Set back from the road on 1.38 acres, this well-cared-for Oakland home combines comfortable living space, useful updates, and a location that puts the best of Central Maine within easy reach. The property offers a pleasing mix of open and fenced in lawn and wooded privacy, creating room to relax on your deck or in the hot tub, entertain, garden, or simply enjoy the wildlife that visits throughout the year. Inside, the raised-ranch layout provides 1,716 square feet of finished living space with three bright bedrooms and two full bathrooms. Wood, vinyl, and carpet flooring add warmth and practicality throughout, while both full baths feature tiled showers. The kitchen is enhanced by granite countertops, and a newer range and dishwasher. 4 newer heat pumps keep you cool and is being used as the primary heat. The home's propane stove and durable metal roof are among the thoughtful improvements made over the years. The finished lower level adds valuable flexibility for a family room, home office, workout space, hobbies, or guests. An attached two-car garage with two newer doors- including heated garage space - makes Maine winters easier, while generous driveway parking provides extra room when friends and family visit. Outside, a deck, patio, and storage shed extend the home's functionality beyond the interior. Located in the heart of the Belgrade Lakes region, the property is just minutes from Messalonskee Lake and McGrath Pond, with convenient access to Oakland, Waterville, and I-95. It is a setting that delivers the privacy and outdoor lifestyle Maine is known for without giving up everyday convenience. Comfortable, versatile, and surrounded by the natural beauty of the Belgrade Lakes area, 493 Belgrade Road is ready for its next chapter. A welcoming Maine home with space, privacy, and convenience.