About this listing
Welcome to 144 Maple Street, a charming 1957 brick ranch set near scenic Clark Pond. Located on a convenient street with easy access to main roads and commuter-friendly Route 8, this home is also approximately 15-20 minutes from New Haven and offers a manageable commute to Fairfield County. The main level features 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, with cathedral ceilings that create an open and comfortable feel. The den, living room, and dining areas benefit from generous natural light, while the rear patios and expansive wood deck provide excellent outdoor space for relaxing or entertaining. Set on a gently sloped 35,700 sq. ft. lot, the property offers wooded surroundings, pond views, an attached 2-car garage, and a large driveway with ample off-street parking. The home was thoughtfully designed with materials and features that reflected the energy-conscious ideas of its time, including brick, cement block, wood, and stone construction. Large east- and south-facing windows were designed to capture sunlight and help warm key living spaces. The home includes an oil-fired furnace with radiant floor heating and forced-hot-air distribution, helping keep the floors comfortably warm in winter. The finished lower level offers flexible multigenerational living space, including a kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, and walkout access. Additional features include central air conditioning, an irrigation system, clean well water from an approximately 170-foot-deep well, a recent gas-fired hot water heater, a new architectural-grade roof installed in 2024, several updated windows, and existing wiring to support a generator. New radon mitigation system. This well-located property offers space, character, and strong potential for buyers looking to personalize it.