Experience the pinnacle of lakefront luxury living at 20 Gillis Terrace—an exceptional sun-drenched ~7,123 sqft residence on your own private beach with deeded dock, just 40 minutes from Boston. Tucked in one of the most desirable Salem neighborhoods, this meticulously maintained 5-bedroom home blends grand scale with everyday luxury. The 1st-floor primary suite is a true retreat featuring a fireplace, spa-like bath with sauna shower, jacuzzi tub, double vanities, and European bidet. The chef’s kitchen offers granite counters, designer cabinetry, and high-end appliances including a professional-grade range and wine fridge—all flowing into an open-concept living and dining area with soaring ceilings, natural light, and gas fireplace. Upstairs, find additional bedrooms, full baths, and a cozy overlook. The finished walkout lower level stuns with a custom wet bar, gas fireplace, and half bath, while a renovated in-law apartment adds flexibility. Additional highlights include a new HVAC, professionally landscaped grounds, freshly painted interiors, hardwood floors, radiant floors, generator, surround sound, 3-car garage, outdoor fire pit, custom stone walls, and a newer 2-bedroom septic installed in 2020. A rare opportunity to own a truly expansive and turn-key lakefront home on Arlington Pond (269-acres). Property is being used as a 5 bedroom home with in-law but has a 2 bedroom septic system.
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Listed by:
Sean Bakhtiari,
Compass New England, LLC 978-248-8081
Bought with: BHHS Verani Realty Methuen
$1,890,000
20 Gillis Terrace, Salem, NH 03079
5beds
7,123sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2005
0.32 Acres Lot
$1,902,400 Zestimate®
$265/sqft
$5,786 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 02, 2025 at 04:11pm
Listed by:
Sean Bakhtiari,
Compass New England, LLC 978-248-8081
Bought with:
Mirna A Bechara
BHHS Verani Realty Methuen
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5052552
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Double Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Wine Cooler, Water Heater
- Laundry: 1st Floor Laundry
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, In-Law/Accessory Dwelling, Kitchen Island, Primary BR w/ BA, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Manufactured
- Windows: Blinds, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Finished,Full,Walkout,Interior Access,Exterior Entry,Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: 3+ Fireplaces
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 7,340
- Total interior livable area: 7,123 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,751
- Finished area below ground: 2,372
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Paved, Auto Open, Driveway, Garage, Off Street, Parking Spaces 6+, Attached
- Garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 1st Floor 1/2 Bathroom, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bathroom, 1st Floor Hrd Surfce Flr, Bathroom w/Step-in Shower, Bathroom w/Tub, Paved Parking, 1st Floor Laundry
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Deck, Private Dock
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Waterfront
- Body of water: Arlington Mill Reservoir
- Frontage length: Road frontage: 100
Lot
- Size: 0.32 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: SLEMM28B5724L
- Zoning description: REC
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2005
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Utilities for property: Cable
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: HW/Batt Smoke Detector
Location
- Region: Salem
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
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