3 Old Forest Road
Sherman, Connecticut 06784
Reduced from $865,000
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2
- SqFt
- 2,996
- Acres
- 1.21
- Year Built
- 1998
- Neighborhood
- Candlewood Lake Estates
- Property Type
- Single Family
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About This Home
The Lake Experience! Candlewood Lake Estates, a private gated community on Lake Candlewood hosts this 1998 built, 3 bedroom, 2 bath contemporary with 2 dramatic stone, floor to ceiling fireplaces, gleaming hardwood floors, new 2 car garage with loft and fabulous wrap deck to enjoy the private yard & seasonal views! An idyllic weekend.summer retreat or full time residence, this home exudes a casual country lifestyle, in this sought after, gated lake community! A newly updated maple kitchen with quartz counters, adds an ease of care to this elegant yet casual open plan, designed for the entertainer. The soaring stone fireplace, adds to the drama of the great room, surrounded by a wrap deck and walls of windows & sliders bringing the outdoors in. Two bedrooms on the main level, share a full bath with hardwood floors and large closets. A magical loft with overlook balcony doubles as a 3rd bedroom or future primary suite with separate full bath, vaulted ceiling, a step down office area and hardwood floors. The finished, walk-out, lower level offers easy care tile floors, full stone, raised hearth fireplace, sliders to a patio area and room to expand in the unfinished storage area. The new two car detached garage poses other options for potential guest suite, loft, gym or gaming area. All this plus access to two beaches and swimming in beautiful, spring fed,Green Pond. Hurry for a summer of fun on the lake!
Key Facts
- City/Town
- Sherman
- Neighborhood
- Candlewood Lake Estates
- Property / Style
- Single Family · Contemporary
- Year Built
- 1998
- Days on Market
- 70 days
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2 full
- Living Area
- 2,996 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 1.21 acres
- Garage / Parking
- 2 garage · 8 total
- Property Taxes
- $5,824 / Annually
- HOA Fee
- $2,084 / Annually
Market Snapshot
The Sherman Market
Single Family · trailing 12 months
Active Listings
28
5 under contract
Median List Price
$1.05M
28 active listings
Median Closed Price
$672,500
42 sales
Median Days on Market
62
28 active listings
Median $ / Sq Ft
$333
28 active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
96.7%
42 sales
How this home compares
List Price
$835,000
vs $1.05M median
20.5% below median
Price / Sq Ft
$279
vs $333 median
16.2% below median
Days on Market
70 days
vs 62 days median
8 days longer than median
Based on 28 active and 42 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of single family in Sherman. Source: SmartMLS · As of July 29, 2026.
Location
3 Old Forest Road, Sherman, Connecticut
Estimate Your Payment
Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Jul 23, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$4,257
- Property Taxes$485
- Insurance$278
- HOA$174
Estimates only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary. Consult a lender for current rates.
Location
- City/Town
- Sherman
- Neighborhood
- Candlewood Lake Estates
- County
- Fairfield
- Subdivision
- Candlewood Lake Estates
Residence
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Style
- Contemporary
- Year Built
- 1998
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 2,996 sq ft
- Below Grade
- 476 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- Sherman
- Middle
- Per Board of Ed
- High
- Voucher
Interior
- Heating
- Hot Air
- Heat Fuel
- OilPassive Solar
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplaces
- 2
- Laundry
- Lower Level
- Laundry Location
- lower level
- Appliances
- Oven/RangeRange HoodRefrigeratorDishwasherWasherDryer
- Basement
- FullHeatedStorageCooledInterior AccessPartially FinishedFull With Walk-Out
- In-Law Apartment
- PossibleLower Level
- Interior Features
- Cable - AvailableOpen Floor Plan
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 1.21 acres
- Zoning
- res
- Garage / Parking
- 2 garage spaces8 total parking spacesDetached GaragePavedDrivewayPrivate
- Waterfront Details
- Walk to WaterBeach RightsWater CommunityView
- Water Source
- Private Well
- Sewer
- Septic
- Flood Zone
- No
- Construction
- Cedar
- Color
- cedar
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Exterior Features
- Wrap Around DeckDeckGuttersPatio
- Lot Description
- In SubdivisionLevel LotOn Cul-De-SacWater View
HOA / Association
- Fee
- $2,084 / Annually
- Amenities
- Guest Parking
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $5,824 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 70
- MLS #
- 24171833
- MLS Status
- Active
- Financing
- FHA,VA
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