$440,000

Beautifully updated and filled with natural light, this inviting open-concept home combines thoughtful upgrades, comfortable living spaces, and a welcoming community atmosphere. The bright and airy layout features hand-scraped wood floors, upgraded carpet, plantation shutters, and a cozy living room highlighted by a stunning mosaic tile fireplace with a custom mantel. The gourmet kitchen is designed for both everyday living and entertaining, featuring quartz countertops, subway tile backsplash, pot filler, breakfast bar seating, walk-in pantry, and an adjacent dining area/breakfast nook. Step outside to the expanded patio, perfect for grilling, entertaining, or relaxing under the stars on warm summer nights. Permanent programmable outdoor soffit lighting adds year-round charm for holidays and special occasions. The spacious primary suite is a true retreat with plantation shutters, a beautiful wainscoting accent wall, and a private balcony ideal for morning coffee or evening relaxation. The ensuite bath offers double vanities, a soaking tub, separate shower, and a large walk-in closet with built-in shelving. Additional highlights include a climate-controlled oversized garage with extra storage, mud sink, and a dedicated third-bay workshop area complete with a vacuum system and 220 outlet for a welder or EV charging. The basement offers abundant storage and unfinished space already in the final stages for an additional bedroom and family room, creating even more future living and entertaining space. Beyond the home itself, this golf cart-friendly neighborhood offers a close-knit community atmosphere with concerts, cornhole tournaments, chili and barbecue cook-offs, volleyball, holiday celebrations, Easter egg hunts, Halloween hayrides, and more organized by the active social committee. Enjoy neighborhood fishing spots, a locally owned coffee shop just a block away, and convenient access to shopping and dining in Blue Springs and historic downtown Independence.