OFF MARKET

Off Market Jun 2023 for $1.6M

$2,279,410

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,875/mo

•

3,200

sq ft

15 Forster Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944

About this home

Simply sublime in Manchester! Welcome to the Pond House, a sprawling contemporary Ranch designed & built by a Nautical Engineer in 1980. The setting feels as much like Monterey CA as Manchester MA, a lovely woodsy location with your own private pond and the Ocean just 2 streets away. The house is gorgeous w/spacious rooms & excellent flow. It’s LOADED with windows offering beautiful views literally everywhere you look. The unique floating Library is a room like no other. It’s a warm & cozy space to enjoy TV, read, or just take in the beautiful setting. This house is totally updated throughout & loaded w/high-end amenities. Everything was done with quality, including Anderson doors & windows, Tyvek wrap & Hardie Plank siding, leathered granite counters, paneled Subzero refrigerator, Wolf double-ovens & cooktop, geothermal HVAC system, tons of custom cabinetry, multiple decks & patios & SO much more. The pond is as fun as it looks, and the wildlife will definitely keep you entertained!!

Single-familyProperty Type

1980Year Built

3.35 acresLot Size

$712Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Angie's Home Team • North Star Realtors LLC

Bought with Dianna Vredenburgh • Compass

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•Source:MLS PIN #73092205

Redfin Estimate

$2,279,410

$634K since sold in June 2023$186K since August

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This home's estimate is 46% higher than the average sale price ($1.56M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$2,270,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths3,580 sq ft
33 Forster Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944
SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$2,375,000
B
3 beds3.5 baths3,162 sq ft
6 Victoria Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN AUG 14, 2026
$1,050,000
C
3 beds3.5 baths2,987 sq ft
4 Deer Haven Rd, Beverly, MA 01915
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$1,315,000
D
4 beds4.5 baths3,576 sq ft
40 Kennel Hill Dr, Beverly, MA 01915
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$1,057,950
E
4 beds3.5 baths3,375 sq ft
15 Kennel Hill Dr, Beverly, MA 01915
SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$1,300,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,262 sq ft
6 Magnolia Ave, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944

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Market trends in 01944, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.2%

+0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$1.3M

$17K MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

6 MoM

New listings for sale

EARLY ACCESS
$647,000
3 beds2 baths1,023 sq ft
95 Pine St Unit A, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944
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Sale history for 15 Forster Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73092205

Jun 26, 2023

Sold

$1,645,000

$514/sq ft

May 12, 2023

Contingent

—

May 1, 2023

Relisted

—

Apr 22, 2023

Contingent

—

Mar 28, 2023

Listed

$1,699,900

$531/sq ft

MLS PIN #72455239

Aug 21, 2020

Sold

$1,500,000

$469/sq ft

Apr 29, 2020

Price Changed

$1,590,000

$497/sq ft

Aug 12, 2019

Relisted

—

Aug 10, 2019

Listing Removed

—

Jul 19, 2019

Price Changed

$1,690,000

$528/sq ft

Apr 29, 2019

Price Changed

$1,780,000

$556/sq ft

Feb 20, 2019

Listed

$1,860,000

$581/sq ft

+25

This is a Unique, charming Contemporary style house designed and built in 1980 by a Nautical Engineer. It is entered at Street grade and the lower level is at pond grade with a Library/study/ that extends into the pond. There are three bedrooms with two baths, one en suite with the Master bedroom, a utility room and laundry on the lower level opening to the broad deck overlooking the pond with sliders to the deck. On the entry level is a front hall , off which is a powder room, large living room,with a stairway to the Pond Room, a formal dining room, state of the art gourmet kitchen with a breakfast nook, an office, family room with bath, a mud room and access to the two car garage with a workshop. The plantings and gardens reflect a charming secluded feeling of enchantment with small patios and creative outdoor lighting. Theroperty has been landscaped with numerous traditional oriental and eastern trees, shrubs and gardens all carefully laid out to embrace the house and pond..

Public Records

Mar 12, 2004

Sold

$768,000

$240/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$16,656 (+3.2%)

$551,600 + $1,045,300

$1,596,900

2022

$16,145 (+4.3%)

$506,600 + $1,016,500

$1,523,100

2021

$15,474 (+5.6%)

$506,600 + $901,400

$1,408,000

2020

$14,648 (+12.3%)

$427,900 + $824,100

$1,252,000

2019

$13,044 (+12.4%)

$416,600 + $744,900

$1,161,500

2018

$11,609 (+0.3%)

$416,600 + $635,900

$1,052,500

2017

$11,578 (+1.0%)

$416,600 + $635,900

$1,052,500

2016

$11,462 (+1.9%)

$371,600 + $663,800

$1,035,400

2015

$11,247 (−1.7%)

$371,600 + $665,900

$1,037,500

2014

$11,442 (+2.3%)

$439,100 + $655,800

$1,094,900

2013

$11,184 (+4.0%)

$459,300 + $604,800

$1,064,100

2012

$10,758 (+9.3%)

$459,300 + $604,800

$1,064,100

2011

$9,844 (+5.8%)

$484,100 + $604,800

$1,088,900

2010

$9,306 (+8.7%)

$588,500 + $554,700

$1,143,200

2009

$8,562

$469,100 + $568,700

$1,037,800

Tax history for 15 Forster Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$16,656 (+3.2%)

$551,600 + $1,045,300

$1,596,900

2022

$16,145 (+4.3%)

$506,600 + $1,016,500

$1,523,100

2021

$15,474 (+5.6%)

$506,600 + $901,400

$1,408,000

2020

$14,648 (+12.3%)

$427,900 + $824,100

$1,252,000

2019

$13,044 (+12.4%)

$416,600 + $744,900

$1,161,500

2018

$11,609 (+0.3%)

$416,600 + $635,900

$1,052,500

2017

$11,578 (+1.0%)

$416,600 + $635,900

$1,052,500

2016

$11,462 (+1.9%)

$371,600 + $663,800

$1,035,400

2015

$11,247 (−1.7%)

$371,600 + $665,900

$1,037,500

2014

$11,442 (+2.3%)

$439,100 + $655,800

$1,094,900

2013

$11,184 (+4.0%)

$459,300 + $604,800

$1,064,100

2012

$10,758 (+9.3%)

$459,300 + $604,800

$1,064,100

2011

$9,844 (+5.8%)

$484,100 + $604,800

$1,088,900

2010

$9,306 (+8.7%)

$588,500 + $554,700

$1,143,200

2009

$8,562

$469,100 + $568,700

$1,037,800

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3.35 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,186

Year built

1980

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Essex County

APN

2016825

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 8
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 240
Length: 16
Width: 15
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Slider

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access,Slider

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Features: Flooring - Wood,Exterior Access,Slider

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #3 Information
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 374
Length: 22
Width: 17
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 380
Length: 20
Width: 19
Features: Coffered Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Dining Room Information
Area: 247
Length: 19
Width: 13
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Chair Rail

Kitchen Information
Area: 220
Length: 22
Width: 10
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Cabinets - Upgraded,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled

Office Room Information
Area: 261
Length: 29
Width: 9
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Fireplace Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Slider, Library, Mud Room, Office

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,200
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Gray
Lead Paint: None

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Exterior, Deck, Deck - Composite, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck, Deck - Composite, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting, Garden

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Security Features: Security System
Has Waterview
Pond, Private

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 3.35
Lot Features: Wooded, Easements
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s)
WaterfrontYN: Yes
Road Frontage Type: Private Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $16,656
Tax Year: 2023

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection, Generator Connection
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Private
Electric: Generator, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service, Time of Use Meter, Generator Connection

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Electric, Geothermal, Wood Stove
Cooling: Central Air, Geothermal

Location

Location Information
Directions: Pine St or Bridge St or Central St to Bennett St to Forster Rd
UnparsedAddress: 15 Forster Rd, Manchester MA 01944

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,186
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 2016825

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4

Listing Information
Exclusions: Chicken Coop Excluded See Attached Info Pack For Full Disclosures, Updates And Exclusions.
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Manchester Memorial Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

8/10

Manchester Essex Regional Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

8/10

Manchester Essex Regional High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

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Local insights from Redfin agents

Quaint coastal community with charming downtown. Singing beach, restaurants, train to Boston, top rated schools make this a highly desireable place to live.
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Climate risks

10/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 93° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

8/10 Wind Factor

80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Manchester by the Sea, MA • 01944

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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$2.17M – $2.62M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
10 Forster Road, Manchester by the Sea, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2030 Sq. Ft.	$1,186,460
22 Forster Road, Manchester by the Sea, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2055 Sq. Ft.	$2,038,470

Address	Redfin Estimate
14 Forster Road, Manchester by the Sea, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2842 Sq. Ft.	$1,850,494
16 Forster Road, Manchester by the Sea, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2226 Sq. Ft.	$2,161,129

Address	Redfin Estimate
20 Forster Road, Manchester by the Sea, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2226 Sq. Ft.	$1,592,814
17 Forster Road, Manchester by the Sea, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3525 Sq. Ft.	$2,395,278

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