16 Forster Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944

Off Market Sep 1999 for $400K

$2,161,129

•

2,226

sq ft

16 Forster Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

0.8 acresLot Size

$971Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Lynda Surdam • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Manchester

Bought with Ida Doane • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Manchester

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•Source:MLS PIN #30312979

Redfin Estimate

$2,161,129

$1.8M since sold in September 1999$130K since July

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This home's estimate is 7.4% higher than the average sale price ($2.01M) 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 JAN 30, 2026
$2,600,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths3,666 sq ft
35 Forster Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944
SOLD MAY 6, 2026
$1,930,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths3,881 sq ft
8 Flatley Ave, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944
SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$2,100,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths3,767 sq ft
17 Loading Place Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$1,500,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths4,137 sq ft
4 Shea Ct, Essex, MA 01929
SOLD APR 27, 2026
$1,675,000
F
5 beds3.5 baths5,201 sq ft
8 Onion River Rd, Wenham, MA 01984

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Market trends in 01944, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.4%

+1.6% MoM

Median sale price

$1.3M

$160K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

4 days MoM

Recently sold homes

3 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 16 Forster Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$16,294 (+7.9%)

$571,300 + $990,900

$1,562,200

2022

$15,100 (+5.8%)

$526,300 + $898,200

$1,424,500

2021

$14,274 (+1.7%)

$526,300 + $772,500

$1,298,800

2020

$14,029 (+4.7%)

$447,600 + $751,500

$1,199,100

2019

$13,395 (+1.8%)

$436,300 + $756,500

$1,192,800

2018

$13,157 (+0.3%)

$436,300 + $756,500

$1,192,800

2017

$13,121 (+5.3%)

$436,300 + $756,500

$1,192,800

2016

$12,464 (+3.7%)

$391,300 + $734,600

$1,125,900

2015

$12,015 (−2.2%)

$391,300 + $717,100

$1,108,400

2014

$12,289 (−1.5%)

$458,800 + $717,200

$1,176,000

2013

$12,473 (+4.0%)

$479,000 + $707,800

$1,186,800

2012

$11,999 (+9.5%)

$479,000 + $707,800

$1,186,800

2011

$10,953 (+6.2%)

$503,800 + $707,800

$1,211,600

2010

$10,317 (+2.7%)

$503,800 + $763,600

$1,267,400

2009

$10,049

$432,000 + $786,100

$1,218,100

Tax history for 16 Forster Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$16,294 (+7.9%)

$571,300 + $990,900

$1,562,200

2022

$15,100 (+5.8%)

$526,300 + $898,200

$1,424,500

2021

$14,274 (+1.7%)

$526,300 + $772,500

$1,298,800

2020

$14,029 (+4.7%)

$447,600 + $751,500

$1,199,100

2019

$13,395 (+1.8%)

$436,300 + $756,500

$1,192,800

2018

$13,157 (+0.3%)

$436,300 + $756,500

$1,192,800

2017

$13,121 (+5.3%)

$436,300 + $756,500

$1,192,800

2016

$12,464 (+3.7%)

$391,300 + $734,600

$1,125,900

2015

$12,015 (−2.2%)

$391,300 + $717,100

$1,108,400

2014

$12,289 (−1.5%)

$458,800 + $717,200

$1,176,000

2013

$12,473 (+4.0%)

$479,000 + $707,800

$1,186,800

2012

$11,999 (+9.5%)

$479,000 + $707,800

$1,186,800

2011

$10,953 (+6.2%)

$503,800 + $707,800

$1,211,600

2010

$10,317 (+2.7%)

$503,800 + $763,600

$1,267,400

2009

$10,049

$432,000 + $786,100

$1,218,100

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2.29 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

4,117

Year built

2001

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Essex County

APN

2016865

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 6
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: First

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: First

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: First

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: First

Living Room Information
Level: First

Family Room Information
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,226
Foundation Area: 1,224
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Owner
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: CREAM

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Paddock, Greenhouse

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Greenhouse

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.8
Road Frontage Type: Private Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,819
Tax Year: 99

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Private Sewer, Private Sewerage
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil

Location

Location Information
UnparsedAddress: 16 Forster Road, Manchester MA 01944

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping
Horse Amenities: Paddocks

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,117
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2001
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 2016865

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Manchester Memorial Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

8/10

Manchester Essex Regional Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

8/10

Manchester Essex Regional High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk 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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Sun exposure

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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4.4 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$2.05M – $2.49M

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Home values near 16 Forster Rd

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
2 Forster Road, Manchester by the Sea, MA 2 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3730 Sq. Ft.	$1,845,278

Address	Redfin Estimate
14 Forster Road, Manchester by the Sea, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2842 Sq. Ft.	$1,850,494
9 Bennett Street, Manchester by the Sea, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2452 Sq. Ft.	$1,154,899

Address	Redfin Estimate
20 Forster Road, Manchester by the Sea, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2226 Sq. Ft.	$1,592,814
11 Bennett Street, Manchester by the Sea, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3295 Sq. Ft.	$1,933,465

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