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Property Description
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!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 20 Forest Dr
General
- Sold For: $345,000
- HOA FEE: $15/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
- Taxes: (July 2025-June 2026)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: SMARTMLS
- MLS ID: 24121326
- Added to Site: 148 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 7
- Interior Features: Cable - Pre-wired
- Appliances: Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bath: Full Bath, Tub w/Shower, Tile Floor, 10.5 x 5.4, Main
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom - Ceiling Fan, Hardwood Floor, 15.3 x 12.6, Upper
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom - Wall/Wall Carpet, 13.9 x 16.4, Main
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom - Ceiling Fan, Wall/Wall Carpet, 18.2 x 10.4, Main
- Bedroom 3: Bedroom - Ceiling Fan, Hardwood Floor, 15.3 x 9.01, Upper
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room - Beams, Combination Liv/Din Rm, Wood Stove, Sliders, Wall/Wall Carpet, Hardwood Floor, 33.2 x 12.3, Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen - Ceiling Fan, Granite Counters, Double-Sink, Eating Space, Island, Hardwood Floor, 22.3 x 10.6, Main
- Office: Office - Skylight, Wall/Wall Carpet, 18.5 x 6.7, Upper
- Laundry: Lower Level
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Guest Parking, Park
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Shed, Deck, Gutters, Garden Area, Lighting, Stone Wall, Patio
- Color: Red
Parking
- Total Spaces: 4
- Parking: None, Paved, Off Street Parking, Driveway
Location
- County: New London
- Neighborhood: Gardner Lake
- Driving 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
School Information
- Elementary School: Salem
- High School: East Lyme
Community
- Community Name: Gardner Lake
- Association: Yes
- Home Owners Assn.: 1
- Assoc. Fees Include: Lake/Beach Access
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Hot Water, Oil
- Heating Fuel: Oil
- Water Heater: Electric, 40 Gallon Tank
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic
- Water: Private Well
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Construction Status: No/Resale
- Exterior Const.: Aluminum
- Basement Desc.: Full, Unfinished, Interior Access, Concrete Floor
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
- Attic: Yes
- Disability Access: Bath Grab Bars
- Square Feet: 1,978
- Above Ground: 1,978 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1958
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 1.09
- Driveway/Sidewalk: Private, Paved, Asphalt
- Zoning: R-A
- Lot Description: In Subdivision, Lightly Wooded, Level Lot
Water Features
- Water Front Desc.: Walk to Water, Beach Rights, Association Required, Access
Green Features
- Energy Features: Thermopane Windows
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $175
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
- Assessment Amount: $165,100
- Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 1563908
Listed by CR Premier Properties, Paula Turley
Sold by RE/MAX Legends, The Royal Team at RE/MAX Legends, Kiki Sydnor
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Schools
Schools serving 20 Forest Dr
School District:Salem School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Salem Elementary School, Salem, CT 200 Hartford Road, Salem, CT 06420 | PK-8 | 2.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 20 Forest Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/17/2025
Sold
$345,000
-1.43%
MLS
8/21/2025
Listed
$350,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
20 Forest Drive, Salem, CT 06420 (MLS# 24121326) is a Single Family property that was sold at $345,000 on October 17, 2025. Want to learn more about 20 Forest Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Salem? You can browse all Salem real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

