Vernon Home Offers Perhaps Shortest Walk To School Ever

VERNON, CT — The bidding deadline is approaching for a Vernon home that could offer the shortest walk to school ever.

The asking price for 17 Maple Street is $239,900 and the deadline for offers is 11 a.m., Wednesday, according to the listing.

The home is directly across from Maple Street School.

The circa 1936 home sits on .21 acres and features two bedrooms and a bathroom over 1,557 square feet.

The listing agent is Sallie L. Cappadora of RE/MAX DESTINATION.

Here is the formal listing, which does not mention the proximity to the school:

Classic home with beautiful hardwood flooring, curved archways, and wide trim moldings. Large remodeled kitchen with breakfast bar and pantry. First floor office is used as a 3rd bedroom, but it does not have a closet. Master bedroom is large and well-lit with a walk-in closet and additional closet. Most of the rooms have ceiling fans. There is a cute mudroom off the kitchen. The detached garage has a large gardening area that is quite nice. The yard is almost completely fenced. The driveway is extra wide for parking. HIGHEST AND BEST BY WEDNESDAY 2/28 AT 11AM. New gas hot water heater in 2022 and solar panels installed in 2023. Solar bill is $100 a month. Latest electric bill was $83! Subject to owners finding home of choice, but there are several homes that interest them.

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