NEW PRICE! UNDER $225K IN SOUTH AUSTIN! Who says you can't find an updated home with a private backyard AND garage at an affordable price in Austin? Welcome to one of 78745's best-kept secrets! This charming 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath, two-story townhome in the Sweetbriar community offers the space, privacy, and features of a single-family home without the hefty price tag. And with nearly $40,000 in recent improvements, including a BRAND-NEW HVAC system, the big-ticket updates are already taken care of! Step inside to discover a beautifully refreshed interior featuring smooth ceilings (goodbye, popcorn!), fresh paint, updated lighting, and luxury vinyl plank flooring. The inviting living room features a cozy fireplace and a wall of windows overlooking the private backyard. The updated kitchen shines with quartz countertops, espresso cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a refrigerator that conveys. Upstairs, two spacious bedrooms feature newer carpet and a clever Jack-and-Jill bathroom layout with separate private vanities. Even the toilets have been upgraded! The washer and dryer, both less than two years old, also convey. And here's something you don't often find at this price: your own fully fenced backyard! Enjoy fresh xeriscaping, a recently refreshed wood deck, and no immediate rear neighbor-just a grassy common area beyond your fence. There's even a dog door for your four-legged roommate! An attached garage, convenient access to the community pool, and a fantastic location near South Congress, the St. Elmo District, restaurants, breweries, and shopping complete the package. Two bedrooms. Private yard. Garage. New HVAC. Nearly $40K in updates. ALL FOR $224,919. Come see just how much home your money can buy in South Austin!