This lovely 3-bedroom Raised Ranch is situated in a wonderful neighborhood in Mt. Carmel on a large half acre lot. This well-maintained home offers so much to love with its cheerful and bright interiors. The open floor plan is ideal for gatherings and includes the family room, dining area and kitchen. From the dining room, take dinner outside through a slider to your elevated deck offering quiet and privacy. The large kitchen is ready for anything with space for an island, or eat-in area. Along the hallway, you'll find 3 well-sized bedrooms and a full guest bathroom. The primary bedroom has a remodeled en-suite bathroom with shower. Check all your boxes with oak hardwood floors, 2-car garage, central A/C, and the low maintenance benefits of vinyl siding, newer doors and windows as well as city water and sewer. The lower level offers potential for an additional 600+/- s.f. of finished space, so finish to suit your needs -recreation, media or play room. A large room is already framed out, and it showcases a wonderful brick wood burning fireplace. There's also a separate storage room with laundry area and a walk-out to the backyard as well as interior access to the 2-car garage. Many updates include new hot water heater (2024), newer roof (2018), repointed chimney, and new insulation. Close to Quinnipiac and Sleeping Giant and convenient commuting location and access to New Haven!