Welcome to this classic 3 Bedroom, 1.1 bath Colonial in the desirable Forest section of Verona! Well maintained for the past 60 years by the current owner, 61 South Prospect is ready for new owners to start its next wonderful season. With newly finished gleaming wood floors, the large living room w brick fireplace invites you into this cozy home. The formal dining room has original built-ins and stunning wainscoting and leads through French doors to the "porch". This 3-season south-facing oasis is flooded with sunshine- the perfect place to start your day! A den/office completes the first floor. Three bedrooms with a WIC/dressing room in the primary; basement has a playroom, workroom & laundry and is plumbed for a powder room. BONUS: the backyard is deep and larger than most at .19 acres! This walkable location is around the corner from the highly rated Forest Ave. Elementary School, and a couple blocks from Olmsted-designed Verona Park- 55 acres of green space including playgrounds, tennis & pickleball, a 1.2-mile fitness course, and the lake for fishing and boating on summer days! Verona's dynamic downtown w it's cafes, restaurants and boutiques are just 3 blocks away and it's an easy commute to NYC. Great schools! Fabulous municipal pool and park and a vibrant downtown - all 20 miles from Manhattan. Come see this gem and make it yours!