**Assumable 5.625% FHA Loan** Welcome to Independence - where small-town charm, open skies, and community spirit come together to create a lifestyle you'll love. Tucked in the rolling hills, this vibrant neighborhood offers the perfect balance of peaceful country living and modern amenities: a community pool, fitness center, clubhouse, garden, sprint-sized dog park, and miles of trails. With a new school planned and a friendly, connected vibe, Independence feels like home the moment you arrive. This highly desired Hemingway model by Richmond Homes is better than new, thoughtfully upgraded, and move-in ready. Step inside to a bright, wide foyer and flexible office space with French doors-perfect for working from home or a cozy retreat. The open-concept main level features a spacious great room with a corner gas fireplace, a stunning chef's kitchen with massive island, double ovens, a walk-in pantry, and a sun-drenched vaulted sunroom ideal for entertaining or formal dining. Upstairs offers room for everyone with 4 bedrooms, a loft, and laundry all on one level. The finished basement adds even more space with a 5th bedroom, bathroom, and oversized recreational room with the pre-wired entertainment package perfect for movie nights, game days, or multigenerational living. There is an option to add an additional bedroom in the basement that is currently used for storage. Outside, enjoy a beautifully landscaped backyard with a covered patio, built-in gas fire pit, raised garden beds, a sandbox, sprinklers, and room to play. All this is just 14 minutes to the heart of Elizabeth and 18 minutes to Parker Road. This isn't just a home-it's a place to plant roots, make memories, and truly love where you live.