•I still have to finish painting that living room fireplace white, and touch up little bits of the paint in other parts of the unit.

Spacious living area boasts a floor-to-ceiling fireplace, ceiling fan, and accent lighting.

Take out the fireplace?

If it is a gas-fired only fireplace, it still must be open enough to have a good draw.Good luck.

It has the fireplace, bathroom w/shower and a sink and bar in the main part of the room.

I would check with my insurance agent on the fire pit question to see if it's allowed or makes the insurance cost go up like it does on a fireplace.

I also implemented a bold accent color that we apply to one wall, or a fireplace.

Because of the extensive damage we were able to take out a wall, move a fireplace, open up the kitchen, etc. for $0 out of pocket (beyond the deductible).

It's very possible that even if most of the homes in your immediate area have four bedrooms but with clunky floorplans, a tastefully updated 3/2 might set you apart very positively, and possibly add more value.I had a similar experience where, in the subdivision of boring tract homes, my only for-sale-competition was an EXACT same house but with an added family room with a fireplace. 

It is a three bed, one bath home currently heated by gas fireplace down and gas heat up.