Picture-perfect English Cape built in 1935, brimming with timeless charm and classic architectural details. A welcoming center-hall foyer features graceful archways leading to the formal living room, where custom built-ins frame the fireplace, and the elegant dining room with its original corner cabinet. It offers a sun-filled kitchen and a family room that opens to a rear deck overlooking a beautiful acre of private grounds. A full bath completes the first floor. Upstairs, three bedrooms are served by a centrally located hall bath featuring a classic tub that reflects the home's period character, with excellent potential for future expansion. The property also includes a detached two-car garage with a heated 350-square-foot studio/office-perfect for working from home, creative pursuits, a fitness space, or a private retreat. Set on a truly special property just 1.5 miles from downtown Madison and its beaches, this exceptional home offers the perfect blend of historic charm, privacy, and convenience.
For sale
$749,000
20 Forest Hills Drive, Madison, CT 06443
3beds
1,913sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1935
1.07 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$392/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 20 days |
- 3,548 |
- 245 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Cathy Lynch & Team,
Dana Weinstein (203)927-8687,
Coldwell Banker Realty 203-245-4700
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24181268
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 285 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 x 15
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 10
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 11
Dining room
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 11
Family room
- Features: Sliders, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Living room
- Features: Built-in Features, Fireplace, Wall/Wall Carpet
- Level: Main
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 21
Office
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 8
Heating
- Steam, Oil
Cooling
- Ductless, Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Full,Unfinished,Storage Space
- Attic: Crawl Space,Access Via Hatch
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,913
- Total interior livable area: 1,913 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,913
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 1.07 Acres
- Features: Subdivided, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 1157003
- Zoning: R-1
- Other equipment: Generator Ready
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Clapboard
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Doors, Windows
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Health Club, Paddle Tennis, Tennis Court(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Madison
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $392/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $356,600
- Annual tax amount: $7,999
- Date on market: 6/22/2026
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Rent Zestimate®
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $749,000+42.7%$392/sqft |
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| 10/24/2008 | Listing removed | $525,000$274/sqft |
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| 10/16/2008 | Price change | $525,000-2.6%$274/sqft |
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| 9/28/2008 | Price change | $539,000-1.1%$282/sqft |
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| 9/14/2008 | Listed for sale | $545,000+60.3%$285/sqft |
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| 11/6/2001 | Sold | $340,000$178/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,999 +2% | $356,600 |
| 2024 | $7,845 +3.7% | $356,600 +41.2% |
| 2023 | $7,567 +1.9% | $252,500 |
| 2022 | $7,426 +1.9% | $252,500 |
| 2021 | $7,285 +0% | $252,500 |
| 2020 | $7,285 +1.8% | $252,500 |
| 2019 | $7,158 +6.6% | $252,500 +5.4% |
| 2018 | $6,716 +2.7% | $239,500 |
| 2017 | $6,538 +3.1% | $239,500 |
| 2016 | $6,344 +2.8% | $239,500 |
| 2015 | $6,170 -23.2% | $239,500 -25% |
| 2014 | $8,039 +23.4% | $319,400 |
| 2013 | $6,513 +3.1% | $319,400 |
| 2012 | $6,315 +2.4% | $319,400 |
| 2010 | $6,168 +3.7% | $319,400 |
| 2009 | $5,947 +4.4% | $319,400 |
| 2008 | $5,698 +14.2% | $319,400 +49.5% |
| 2007 | $4,988 +4.8% | $213,600 |
| 2006 | $4,759 +4.9% | $213,600 |
| 2005 | $4,535 +11.1% | $213,600 |
| 2003 | $4,082 +13.8% | $213,600 +56.4% |
| 2001 | $3,587 | $136,600 |
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$170Home insurance
$105HOA fees
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 06443
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary SchoolGrades: K-3Distance: 2.3 mi
- 9/10Walter C. Polson Upper Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.5 mi
- 10/10Daniel Hand High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Neck River
- High: Daniel Hand
Source: Smart MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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