$350,000

20 Forest Dr Salem, CT 06420

Estimated payment $2,339/month

Total Views 2,727
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,978 Sq Ft
$177 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Deck
  • Thermal Windows
  • Salem Elementary School Rated A-
  • Attic
  • Patio

About This Home

Unique opportunity to own in a private beach community on Gardner Lake! Nice sized bedrooms (could be a 5 bedroom!) and living spaces just needs paint and a few other minor repairs to make this house shine! Private Beach at Gardner Lake with boat ramp, volleyball, baseball field, and kayak rack for community members with a low association fee of $175/year. Attic space off primary bedroom has cedar closet and could be turned into a master bath and walk in closet. Plenty of outdoor spaces (28'x12' deck w/wrought iron railings, large patio area) with lovely stone walls and a gardener's shed. Upper portion of land has plenty of cut wood for use in wood stove or for a fire pit. Updated kitchen, gorgeous hardwood floors, exposed beams in living area, wood stove, and flexible floor plan giving endless possibilities!

Listing Agent

Paula Turley

CR Premier Properties License #REB.0794370 Listed on: 08/21/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,986

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Lot Details

  • 1.09 Acre Lot
  • Stone Wall
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned R-A

HOA Fees

  • $15 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,978 Sq Ft Home
  • Thermal Windows
  • Concrete Flooring
  • Smart Locks

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Attic

  • Attic Floors
  • Storage In Attic
  • Unfinished Attic

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • 4 Parking Spaces
  • Parking Deck
  • Private Driveway
  • Guest Parking
  • Visitor Parking

Accessible Home Design

  • Grab Bar In Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Salem Elementary School
  • East Lyme High School

Utilities

  • Floor Furnace
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Hot Water Circulator
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1563908

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include lake/beach access

Recreation

  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,986

Year Built

Built in 1958

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$15 per month

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Gardner Lake
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1978
  • Total Sq Ft: 1978
  • Year Built: 1958
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Lake, Park
  • In Law Access: First Floor
  • Association Amenities: Guest Parking, Park
  • Handicap Features: Bath Grab Bars
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Directions: Route 354 to Forest Drive. Don't forget to check out the Beach - bear left where it says NO ENTRY (it's a private beach) Volleyball and Park area, boat launch, and beach
  • In Law Apartment: Possible
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 1978
  • Spec Assoc Asses: No
  • Street Type: Drive
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Attic Description: Unfinished, Storage Space, Floored, Walk-In
  • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished, Interior Access, Concrete Floor
  • Interior Amenities: Cable - Pre-wired
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
  • Laundry Room Location: Basement
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Home Automation: Lock(s)
  • Street Number Modifier: 20

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Shed, Deck, Gutters, Garden Area, Lighting, Stone Wall, Patio
  • Exterior Siding: Aluminum
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Walk to Water Beach Rights Association Required Access
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved, Asphalt
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4
  • Garage And Parking: None, Paved, Off Street Parking, Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling System: None
  • Heat Type: Hot Water
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Electric, 40 Gallon Tank
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Includes: Lake/Beach Access
  • HOA Fees: 175
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Property Management Type: Unit Owners Association

Schools

  • Elementary School: Salem
  • High School: East Lyme

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.09
  • Lot Description: In Subdivision Lightly Wooded Level Lot
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R-A
  • Parcel #: 1563908

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
  • Property Tax: 4986
  • Total Assessed Value: 165100
  • Mil Rate Total: 30.2

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Salem
  • High School: East Lyme

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $4,986 $165,100 $43,200 $121,900
2024 $4,837 $165,100 $43,200 $121,900
2023 $4,755 $165,100 $43,200 $121,900
2022 $4,755 $165,100 $43,200 $121,900
2021 $4,279 $132,900 $41,200 $91,700
2020 $4,279 $132,900 $41,200 $91,700
2019 $4,279 $132,900 $41,200 $91,700
2018 $4,279 $132,900 $41,200 $91,700
2017 $4,279 $132,900 $41,200 $91,700
2016 $4,260 $134,400 $42,700 $91,700
2015 $4,260 $134,400 $42,700 $91,700
2014 $4,180 $134,400 $42,700 $91,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/21/2025 08/21/25 For Sale $350,000 -- $177 / Sq Ft
Source: SmartMLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Deed $110,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $99,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $107,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $88,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24121326

SmartMLS

APN: SALE-000021-000004-A000000