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!
Sold for $345,000 on 10/17/25
$345,000
20 Forest Drive, Salem, CT 06420
4beds
1,978sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1958
1.09 Acres Lot
$347,500 Zestimate®
$174/sqft
$2,754 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 18, 2025 at 06:57am
Listed by:
Paula J. Turley 860-884-2631,
CR Premier Properties 860-451-8067
Bought with:
Kiki Sydnor, RES.0802743
RE/MAX Legends
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24121326
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 192.78 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.6 x 15.3
Bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Wall/Wall Carpet
- Level: Main
- Area: 189.28 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.4 x 18.2
Bedroom
- Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
- Level: Main
- Area: 227.96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.4 x 13.9
Bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 137.85 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.01 x 15.3
Bathroom
- Features: Full Bath, Tub w/Shower, Tile Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 56.7 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5.4 x 10.5
Bathroom
- Features: Stall Shower, Vinyl Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 28.56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5.6 x 5.1
Kitchen
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, Double-Sink, Eating Space, Kitchen Island, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 236.38 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.6 x 22.3
Living room
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Combination Liv/Din Rm, Wood Stove, Sliders, Wall/Wall Carpet, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 408.36 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.3 x 33.2
Office
- Features: Skylight, Wall/Wall Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 123.95 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6.7 x 18.5
Heating
- Hot Water, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Wired for Data
- Windows: Thermopane Windows
- Basement: Full,Unfinished,Interior Entry,Concrete
- Attic: Storage,Floored
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,978
- Total interior livable area: 1,978 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,978
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: None, Paved, Off Street, Driveway, Private, Asphalt
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Bath Grab Bars
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Garden, Lighting, Stone Wall
- Waterfront features: Walk to Water, Beach Access, Association Required, Access
Lot
- Size: 1.09 Acres
- Features: Subdivided, Few Trees, Level
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1563908
- Zoning: R-A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1958
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Windows
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Lake, Park
Location
- Region: Salem
- Subdivision: Gardner Lake
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $175 annually
- Amenities included: Guest Parking, Park, Lake/Beach Access
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