Look at one of the Freeman hybrids - these are crosses between silver and red maples. Very hardy, tolerant of a range of soil conditions and they do not get huge. But all maples will produce samaras (helicopters) - you cannot get away from that :-))

Here is a link that might be useful: Acer x freemanii

Gardengal is right, specifically I would chose Autumn Blaze. Of all red maples I have planted this is the best for quick growth, vigor, beauty. Fall color far superior to other cultivars IMHO.