MOVE-IN READY CORNER-LOT GEM WITH GORGEOUS HARDWOOD FLOORS & DIRECT PARK ACCESS! Welcome to this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offering the perfect combination of valuable updates, flexible living space, privacy, and an exceptional Maplewood location. Situated on a spacious corner lot with Sherwood Park directly behind the property, this home offers a rare parkside setting with only one immediately adjoining residential neighbor. INTERIOR HIGHLIGHTS & UPDATES: Enjoy gorgeous hardwood flooring throughout the main level along with three comfortable main-level bedrooms. Major improvements completed approximately five years ago include new hardwood flooring, a new AC system, new gutters, and a new lower-level bathroom and shower. FLEXIBLE LOWER LEVEL WITH ROOM TO GROW: The lower level features a finished, carpeted room with a closet, providing versatile additional space for a home office, guest space, workout room, hobby room, or playroom. A large unfinished portion of the basement offers excellent potential for future finishing-create a family room, recreation area, home gym, workshop, additional storage, or more living space to suit your needs. DIRECT PARK ACCESS & EXCEPTIONAL PRIVACY: Step outside your backyard and enjoy Sherwood Park with beautiful green space, a scenic pond, walking areas, and outdoor recreation right behind the home. With the park behind the property, a street along one side, and only one immediately adjoining residential neighbor, this unique setting provides a wonderful sense of openness and privacy. INCREDIBLE CONVENIENCE: Enjoy quick access to Costco, Aldi, Cub Foods, Home Depot, Menards, Walgreens, CVS, Starbucks, restaurants, shopping, and major highways. John Glenn Middle School is just a short walk away, with Weaver Elementary also within walking distance. The nearby Gateway State Trail provides even more opportunities for walking, running, and biking. A two-car garage, spacious lawn, valuable updates, flexible lower-level space, and a rare corner-lot parkside setting complete the package. Move-in ready with room to make it your own-don't miss this special opportunity to enjoy space, privacy, convenience, and parkside living in Maplewood!