$345,000
SOLD OCT 17, 2025

20 Forest Dr Salem, CT 06420

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,978 Sq Ft
1.09 Acres

Recently Sold

$174 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

11 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of October 2025

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!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Paula Turley

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

Last Buyer's Agent

Kiki Sydnor

RE/MAX Legends License #RES.0802743

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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
  • Walk-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
  • Financing Used: Conventional Fixed
  • In Law Apartment: Possible
  • Spec Assoc Asses: No
  • Street Type: Drive
  • Office Attribution Contact: (860) 451-8067
  • Reserve Prospect: No
  • 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)

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

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

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Salem
  • High School: East Lyme

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Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 21, 2025
Closed on
Oct 16, 2025
Sold by
Sands Carmen
Bought by
Hammond Mark
Seller's Agent
Paula Turley
CR Premier Properties
Buyer's Agent
Kiki Sydnor
RE/MAX Legends
List Price
$350,000
Sold Price
$345,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-1.43%
Views
119

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
36.86%
Original Mortgage
$310,500
Outstanding Balance
$310,500
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$44,381

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 2, 2019
Sold by
Reeves Glen E
Bought by
Sands Carmen

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 8, 1987
Sold by
Miller Allyn R
Bought by
Reeves Glen E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$88,000
Interest Rate
9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $310,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $107,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $88,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/17/2025 10/17/25 Sold $345,000 -1.4% $174 / Sq Ft
09/01/2025 09/01/25 Pending -- -- --
08/21/2025 08/21/25 For Sale $350,000 -- $177 / Sq Ft
Source: SmartMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

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

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24121326

SmartMLS

APN: SALE-000021-000004-A000000