Welcome to 9219 Independence, a beautifully maintained single-level home in a charming South Austin neighborhood. This 3-bed + office, 2-bath home boasts more than $55K in upgrades, including new windows, new HVAC + ducts, exterior paint, bathroom renovations, and new roof! Enter through the whimsical pink front door into a vaulted open floorplan that flows seamlessly from foyer to gourmet kitchen. Nature enthusiasts will love the new picture windows that direct your eyes outside where to the trees, birds and green nature that pours inside. Relax by the fireplace or retreat to the dedicated study, ideal for a private work space. Primary suite includes a renovated spa-like luxurious en suite bathroom - an important space to escape from the hustle and bustle! Additional two bedrooms are well sized and are privately situated away from the primary. Guest bathroom was also updated with modern finishes ready for move-in. Don't miss the custom features throughout like natural wood barn doors, shiplap walls, and custom lighting, hardware and tile. The outside is just as dreamy with this forest-like backyard on an oversized lot that backs to private natural acreage, offering an expansive greenbelt experience. The backyard is also perfect for all year fun, boasting a covered patio that could be screened in, a gas firepit for chilly nights, and a cowboy pool for hot summer days. Additional upgrades include roof replacement in 2024; a new HVAC system + ductwork in 2022; added attic insulation; and more than $10K in Anderson 100 Series Fibrex windows - all improving energy efficiency. Beyond this special property is an even more special location being just 2 blocks from Casey Elementary and near some of the hottest Austin haunts, like Moontower Saloon and Lustre Pearl South. Also close proximity is Mary Moore Searight Metropolitan Park with miles of hiking trails! It's just a short drive from downtown Austin while enjoying the quiet, tree-lined charm of a classic neighborhood.