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20 S Shore Road, Salem, NH, 03079

2beds
1baths
1,243sqft
$550,000
$442price/sqft
$3,922/moest. monthly cost
$156,880/yrincome needed

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.

Getting Around

7
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
15
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

6/10
5/10
Woodbury SchoolGrades 6-82.1 mi
6/10
Salem High SchoolGrades 9-122.3 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1930

Materials

  • Foundation: Concrete,Fieldstone,Concrete Slab,Stone
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Construction materials: Wood Frame,Vinyl Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Cape,New Englander
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Microwave,Wall Oven,Refrigerator,Washer,Owned Water Heater,Tank Water Heater

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Concrete Floor,Roughed In,Interior Access,Exterior Entry,Interior Entry

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Kitchen/Living
  • Window features: Blinds,Screens
  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 1,243

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Electric,Forced Air
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,243
  • Total interior livable area: 1,243 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: SLEMM79B4580L
  • Zoning description: RES
  • Exclusions: none

Features

  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Stories: 1
  • Patio & porch: Screened Porch
  • Exterior features: Deck
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Water
  • Has water view: Yes
  • Water view: Water
  • On waterfront: Yes
  • Waterbody name: Canobie Lake
  • Frontage length: Water frontage: 53,Road frontage: 50

Lot

  • Lot size: 10,019 sqft
  • Features: Views

Parking

  • Total spaces: 1
  • Parking features: Paved,Driveway,Garage,Detached
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 1
  • Covered spaces: 1
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormRelatively High
  • Earthquake
    EarthquakeModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Ice Storm
Earthquake
Inland Flooding
Lightning
Strong Wind
Winter Weather
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across New Hampshire Counties

Flood
Severe Storm
Snowstorm
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $2,781$33,372
Home Insurance $137$1,644
Property Taxes $721$8,652
Electricity $283$3,398
Total$3,922$47,064

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$134,468/yr
40% on housing$117,660/yr
45% on housing$104,586/yr

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 12.2%
12.2%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 8.6%
8.6%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.2%
1.2%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$442This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 03079$260
Rockingham County$349

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 03079$307
Rockingham County$328

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-12Pending sale$550,000
2026-08-04Listed for sale$550,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentSusan Rochwarg
BrokerageKeller Williams Realty Success

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