Listed by Susan Rochwarg • Keller Williams Realty Success.
Pending
$550,000
Est. $3,946/mo —
2
bd
•
1 ba
•
1,243
sq ft
20 S Shore Rd, Salem, NH 03079
About this home
Waterfront on South Shore of Canobie Lake, year-round home makes a great opportunity for buyers with an eye for value. 1930's style 1.5 stories with basement, small garage and garden shed on . 25 acres. Open rear deck and enclosed screen porch face the water with level grass area and fence at headwall near water's edge. Fully enclosed rear yard privacy with direct basement access. Informal layout on main level with kitchen and dining, office or den and living room plus there's a bedroom and full bath making living all on one level possible. Second floor bedroom or studio space is a fun space for guests or kids sleeping space. The house sits well off the road and there's a garden shed and outbuilding that will cover a single car. Plenty of parking, yard and gardening space. Just a few minutes from Tuscan Village for shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Waterfront at this price point is rare. Sellers have very limited knowledge of the property as they acquired it through an estate and have never been at the property. Basement has some finished walls and a bath with low ceiling height and is not considered a suitable living area. It is not known if the bath in basement is functioning. Portions of the roof are older with no active leaks known. Serviced by town sewer at $105 per quarter and private well and FHW oil heat. Property sits in a Flood Zone that may require flood insurance. Canobie Lake allows some recreational and boating actvities including kayaking but because it is a public drinking water resource, no swimming, jet skis or waterskiing is allowed. Generator is not currently connected. Property is currently leased at below market rate through August 2029. Tenant willing to discuss a lease buyout.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
10,018 sq ftLot Size
$442Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Susan Rochwarg• Keller Williams Realty Success
Salem, located between Methuen, MA and Windham, NH, is a residential and retail Salem neighborhood with a lakefront edge and a busy commercial corridor. The character concentrates around the Route 28 and Veterans Memorial Parkway junction, where plazas, local eateries, and big-box storefronts set a brisk, errand-friendly rhythm. Canobie Lake Park and the historic Canobie Lake Park Ballroom act as long-running cultural anchors, while The Mall at Rockingham Park shapes the area’s modern retail identity. Housing ranges from mid-century neighborhoods to newer subdivisions, with wooded pockets breaking up the roadway grid. Canobie Lake and nearby trails add a quieter counterpoint to the main strip. Seasonal events and live entertainment keep the calendar active without changing the town’s practical, commuter-ready feel.
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Market insights
20 S Shore Rd · $550,000
DAYS ON MARKET
7 days
The average home goes pending in 37 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.5%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$550,000
Median sale price in this area is $702,695. (28% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
16% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Five total rooms
Concrete basement with exterior and interior access
Basement roughed in
Bedrooms
Main-level bedroom (11 x 20'8)
Second-level bedroom (16'7 x 18'4)
Bathrooms
One full bathroom (5'3 x 6'7)
Kitchen
Kitchen (9'7 x 16'1)
Dishwasher
Microwave
Wall oven
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Owned tank water heater
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (electric)
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Lake frontage and direct lake access
Lake view / water view
Waterfront property with exclusively owned waterfront rights
Canobie Lake frontage (53 feet of water frontage)
Paved driveway
Public maintained road frontage (50 feet)
Home design
Cape / New Englander style
Existing construction
White exterior color
Shingle (architectural) roof
Built in 1930
Parking
1-car garage
Construction
Wood frame construction
Vinyl siding
Utilities
Public sewer
Drilled well
200 Amp electrical service
High-speed internet available on site
Cable available
Water use restrictions in effect
Electricity and solar
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CANOBIE LAKE WATERFRONT. DON"T JUDGE THIS ONE BY ITS COVER. ADORABLE 2 BEDRM YEARRND HOME. FPL LVGRM, FAMILYRM, EAT IN KITCH. NEWER FURNACE, ROOF, SEPTIC. MOVE IN AND ENJOY!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,715 (+3.2%)
$288,200 + $191,700
$479,900
2024
$8,446 (+5.4%)
$288,200 + $191,700
$479,900
2023
$8,014 (+5.7%)
$288,200 + $184,300
$472,500
2022
$7,584 (+0.4%)
$288,200 + $184,300
$472,500
2021
$7,551 (+3.5%)
$288,200 + $184,300
$472,500
2020
$7,295 (+0.2%)
$205,700 + $125,600
$331,300
2019
$7,282 (+5.8%)
$205,700 + $125,600
$331,300
2018
$6,885 (+3.7%)
$205,700 + $112,900
$318,600
2017
$6,640 (+2.0%)
$205,700 + $112,900
$318,600
2016
$6,509 (+8.8%)
$205,700 + $112,900
$318,600
2015
$5,981 (+4.5%)
$180,500 + $99,100
$279,600
2013
$5,721
$180,500 + $99,100
$279,600
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,019 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,243
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,243
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Rockingham County
APN
590542
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on May 15, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Salem. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.3 hrs
4.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 20 S Shore Rd
$563,389
$13K over list price of $550K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $550K to $650K.