Step inside this beautifully updated home in the highly sought-after Encino Rio community. Even more impressive? This property features a rare 2.25% VA assumable loan option for VA-eligible buyers! Boasting a versatile floor plan, stylish updates, and inviting spaces throughout, this residence offers the perfect blend of comfort, function, and everyday wow. The dining room makes a memorable first impression, setting the stage with a spectacular wall of windows and warm bamboo flooring. gourmet kitchen features granite countertops, a timeless backsplash, stainless steel appliances, gas cooking, porcelain tile flooring, an oversized island with counter seating, and a bright breakfast area. The kitchen opens to a comfortable living space with an upgraded fireplace, creating an easy flow for everyday living and entertaining. The primary retreat offers a beautifully updated spa-like bath with granite countertops, dual sinks, an updated shower, a jetted tub, and a large walk-in closet. Upstairs features a spacious game room, three generous secondary bedrooms, and an updated secondary bath with refreshed shower, tub, and flooring. Additional highlights include a new upstairs AC in 2025, exterior paint in 2025, roof replaced in 2015, extended driveway width, LED lighting, updated fans, updated bath and sink fixtures, updated half bath vanity, and new flooring in two upstairs bedrooms in 2026. Enjoy a backyard designed for relaxing and entertaining with artificial turf, a stamped concrete patio, sprinkler system, plenty of open space, and a large climbing tree that adds charm and fun. Award-winning NEISD schools with Encino Park Elementary and Tejeda Middle School within walking distance, and Johnson High School just minutes away. The neighborhood amenities include two gated entrances, a sparkling pool, park, basketball court, and playground. Perfectly situated in coveted Encino Park, this home offers unbeatable everyday convenience. You'll have easy access to Highway 281, Loop 1604, H-E-B, Village at Stone Oak, Encino Branch Library, and nearby parks. This central location also means a highly convenient commute to both Randolph Air Force Base and BAMC! WELCOME HOME!