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$408,491$285 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

78 FOREST DR

SALEM, CT 06420
2
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,433 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.52 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1990
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$408K
$390K low$427K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$283,491
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$226,793
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.28%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$125,000
LIBERTY BANK · recorded Dec 22, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,470 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$148,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$40,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$107,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$148,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$103,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
CountySOUTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.52
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Salem SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 2.5 mi
H
East Lyme High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.7 mi

District: Salem School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 06420These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.130
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.113
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.61

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.40%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,100
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.136 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$125,032
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$143,353
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.52 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

78 Forest Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 73% of homes in Salem 06420
  • Smaller than 67% of homes in Salem 06420
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Salem 06420
  • Newer than 78% of homes in Southeastern Connecticut County

What homes are worth in Salem 06420

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$128K$925K

This home is worth more than 27% of homes in Salem 06420.

How it measures up in Salem 06420

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Salem 06420.

Estimated value$408,491
CheaperTypical $491,379Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$285
CheaperTypical $270Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Living area1,433 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,800 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Lot size0.52 ac
SmallerTypical 2.1 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1990
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 67% of homes nearby

How 78 Forest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSalem 06420Southeastern Connecticut County
Estimated valuepricier than$408,49127% of homes48% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28560% of homes54% of homes
Living areabigger than1,433 ft²33% of homes46% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.52 ac5% of homes50% of homes
Year builtnewer than199067% of homes78% of homes

About 78 Forest Dr

How much is 78 Forest Dr, Salem, CT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 78 Forest Dr, Salem, CT is $408,491 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $389,505 to $427,477. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 78 Forest Dr, Salem, CT last sell?

78 Forest Dr, Salem, CT last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 78 Forest Dr, Salem, CT?

78 Forest Dr, Salem, CT has 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,433 square feet of living space and a 0.52-acre lot.

When was 78 Forest Dr, Salem, CT built?

78 Forest Dr, Salem, CT was built in 1990, making it 36 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 78 Forest Dr, Salem, CT?

78 Forest Dr, Salem, CT is assigned to Salem School (elementary), rated B; East Lyme High School (high), rated A. All sit in Salem School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 78 Forest Dr, Salem, CT compare to other homes in Salem 06420?

Among the 1,720 homes in Salem 06420, it is worth more than 27% of them ($408,491 against a typical $491,379), its price per square foot is higher than 60% of them ($285 against a typical $270), it is bigger than 33% of them (1,433 ft² against a typical 1,800 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (0.52 ac against a typical 2.1 ac) and it is newer than 67% of them (1990 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Southeastern Connecticut County, it is worth more than 48% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 78 Forest Dr, Salem, CT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 78 Forest Dr, Salem, CT was $4,470. The county assessed it at $148,000.

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