20 Forster Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944

Off market oct 2002 for $645K

$1,485,063

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,275/mo

•

2,226

sq ft

20 Forster Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1962Year Built

0.8 acresLot Size

$667Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Ida Doane • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Manchester

Bought with Roxanna Leone • Carlson GMAC Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #30593040

Redfin Estimate

$1,485,063

$840K since sold in October 2002$25K since September

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This home's estimate is 14.5% higher than the average sale price ($1.30M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,075,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,316 sq ft
7 Hidden Ledge, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$1,050,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,324 sq ft
212 Common Ln, Beverly, MA 01915
SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$2,375,000
C
3 beds3.5 baths3,162 sq ft
6 Victoria Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944
SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$875,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,102 sq ft
31 Forest Ave, Essex, MA 01929
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$1,107,111
E
3 beds2 baths2,234 sq ft
55 Old Essex Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944
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 September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.8%

+0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$693K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

New listings for sale

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$999,000
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$1,399,000
3 beds2.5 baths2,786 sq ft
500 Summer St, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944
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Sale history for 20 Forster Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$8,666 (+6.4%)

$497,400 + $333,500

$830,900

2022

$8,145 (−3.6%)

$455,900 + $312,500

$768,400

2021

$8,445 (+5.8%)

$455,900 + $312,500

$768,400

2020

$7,984 (+6.7%)

$383,400 + $299,000

$682,400

2019

$7,483 (+1.8%)

$373,000 + $293,300

$666,300

2018

$7,349 (+0.3%)

$373,000 + $293,300

$666,300

2017

$7,329 (+13.4%)

$373,000 + $293,300

$666,300

2016

$6,463 (+2.1%)

$331,600 + $252,200

$583,800

2015

$6,328 (−6.3%)

$331,600 + $252,200

$583,800

2014

$6,750 (−8.0%)

$393,700 + $252,200

$645,900

2013

$7,340 (+4.0%)

$412,400 + $286,000

$698,400

2012

$7,061 (+8.3%)

$412,400 + $286,000

$698,400

2011

$6,520 (+11.1%)

$435,200 + $286,000

$721,200

2010

$5,871 (+0.9%)

$435,200 + $286,000

$721,200

2009

$5,817

$383,400 + $321,700

$705,100

Tax history for 20 Forster Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$8,666 (+6.4%)

$497,400 + $333,500

$830,900

2022

$8,145 (−3.6%)

$455,900 + $312,500

$768,400

2021

$8,445 (+5.8%)

$455,900 + $312,500

$768,400

2020

$7,984 (+6.7%)

$383,400 + $299,000

$682,400

2019

$7,483 (+1.8%)

$373,000 + $293,300

$666,300

2018

$7,349 (+0.3%)

$373,000 + $293,300

$666,300

2017

$7,329 (+13.4%)

$373,000 + $293,300

$666,300

2016

$6,463 (+2.1%)

$331,600 + $252,200

$583,800

2015

$6,328 (−6.3%)

$331,600 + $252,200

$583,800

2014

$6,750 (−8.0%)

$393,700 + $252,200

$645,900

2013

$7,340 (+4.0%)

$412,400 + $286,000

$698,400

2012

$7,061 (+8.3%)

$412,400 + $286,000

$698,400

2011

$6,520 (+11.1%)

$435,200 + $286,000

$721,200

2010

$5,871 (+0.9%)

$435,200 + $286,000

$721,200

2009

$5,817

$383,400 + $321,700

$705,100

*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

0.8 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,989

Year built

1962

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Essex County

APN

2016824

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, Off Street

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,226
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Balcony, Greenhouse

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Greenhouse

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

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,591.84
Tax Year: 2002

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: Washer Hookup
Sewer: Private Sewer, Private Sewerage
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil

Location

Location Information
Directions: PINE TO BENNETT TO FORSTER
UnparsedAddress: 20 Forster Road, Manchester MA 01944

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,989
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.8 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 2016824

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
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 • 0.8mi

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

Climate risks

3/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 10-14% 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

$1.41M – $1.71M

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Home values near 20 Forster Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
10 Forster Road, Manchester by the Sea, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2030 Sq. Ft.	$1,142,859
22 Forster Road, Manchester by the Sea, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2055 Sq. Ft.	$1,887,796

Address	Redfin Estimate
14 Forster Road, Manchester by the Sea, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2842 Sq. Ft.	$1,974,526
16 Forster Road, Manchester by the Sea, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2226 Sq. Ft.	$1,938,985

Address	Redfin Estimate
15 Forster Road, Manchester by the Sea, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3200 Sq. Ft.	$2,208,259
17 Forster Road, Manchester by the Sea, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3525 Sq. Ft.	$2,301,188

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