21 Forster Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944

Off Market Dec 2006 for $1.8M

$3,091,026

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $7,544/mo

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5,437

sq ft

21 Forster Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1997Year Built

11.86 acresLot Size

$569Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Holly Fabyan • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Manchester

Bought with Holly Fabyan • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Manchester

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•Source:MLS PIN #70392814

Redfin Estimate

$3,091,026

$1.3M since sold in December 2006$252K since July

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This home's estimate is 72.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.79M) 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
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN AUG 14, 2026
$1,050,000
B
3 beds3.5 baths2,987 sq ft
4 Deer Haven Rd, Beverly, MA 01915
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$800,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,184 sq ft
955 Hale St, Beverly, MA 01915
SOLD JAN 30, 2026
$2,600,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths3,666 sq ft
35 Forster Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944
SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$2,375,000
E
3 beds3.5 baths3,162 sq ft
6 Victoria Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944
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 21 Forster Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$20,976 (+7.6%)

$670,900 + $1,340,200

$2,011,100

2022

$19,489 (−1.7%)

$625,900 + $1,212,700

$1,838,600

2021

$19,830 (+2.7%)

$625,900 + $1,178,500

$1,804,400

2020

$19,304 (+5.3%)

$613,600 + $1,036,300

$1,649,900

2019

$18,328 (+3.3%)

$602,300 + $1,029,800

$1,632,100

2018

$17,741 (+8.2%)

$602,300 + $1,006,100

$1,608,400

2017

$16,397 (+9.9%)

$602,300 + $888,300

$1,490,600

2016

$14,919 (+1.5%)

$557,300 + $790,400

$1,347,700

2015

$14,703 (−1.2%)

$557,300 + $799,100

$1,356,400

2014

$14,875 (−0.6%)

$624,700 + $798,700

$1,423,400

2013

$14,958 (+4.0%)

$644,900 + $778,300

$1,423,200

2012

$14,389 (+9.9%)

$644,900 + $778,300

$1,423,200

2011

$13,090 (−0.6%)

$669,700 + $778,300

$1,448,000

2010

$13,168 (+41.3%)

$1,014,000 + $603,700

$1,617,700

2009

$9,318

$515,100 + $614,400

$1,129,500

Tax history for 21 Forster Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$20,976 (+7.6%)

$670,900 + $1,340,200

$2,011,100

2022

$19,489 (−1.7%)

$625,900 + $1,212,700

$1,838,600

2021

$19,830 (+2.7%)

$625,900 + $1,178,500

$1,804,400

2020

$19,304 (+5.3%)

$613,600 + $1,036,300

$1,649,900

2019

$18,328 (+3.3%)

$602,300 + $1,029,800

$1,632,100

2018

$17,741 (+8.2%)

$602,300 + $1,006,100

$1,608,400

2017

$16,397 (+9.9%)

$602,300 + $888,300

$1,490,600

2016

$14,919 (+1.5%)

$557,300 + $790,400

$1,347,700

2015

$14,703 (−1.2%)

$557,300 + $799,100

$1,356,400

2014

$14,875 (−0.6%)

$624,700 + $798,700

$1,423,400

2013

$14,958 (+4.0%)

$644,900 + $778,300

$1,423,200

2012

$14,389 (+9.9%)

$644,900 + $778,300

$1,423,200

2011

$13,090 (−0.6%)

$669,700 + $778,300

$1,448,000

2010

$13,168 (+41.3%)

$1,014,000 + $603,700

$1,617,700

2009

$9,318

$515,100 + $614,400

$1,129,500

*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

7.86 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

5,178

Year built

1997

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Essex County

APN

2016876

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 5
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: First
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Pantry

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

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room

Appliances
Other Equipment: Satellite Dish

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood
Interior Features: Game Room, Loft

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 5,437
Foundation Area: 2,914
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Moss
Lead Paint: None

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Satellite Dish

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 11.86
Lot Features: Wooded
WaterfrontYN: Yes
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road, Private Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,630.41
Tax Year: 2006

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Private Sewer, Inspection Required for Sale, Private Sewerage
Water Source: Private, Private Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Central Air

Location

HOA Information
Has Association
Association Fee: $125
Homeowners Association Membership Not Required

Location Information
Directions: Pine Street or Bridge St to Bennett onto Forster on left side
UnparsedAddress: 21 Forster Road, Manchester MA 01944

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,178
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7.86 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1997
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 2016876

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 5

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Manchester Memorial Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi

8/10

Manchester Essex Regional Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

8/10

Manchester Essex Regional High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

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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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

$2.94M – $3.56M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
15 Forster Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3200 Sq. Ft.	$2,279,410
33 Forster Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3580 Sq. Ft.	$2,221,071

Address	Redfin Estimate
17 Forster Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3525 Sq. Ft.	$2,395,278
35 Forster Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3666 Sq. Ft.	$2,736,691

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28 Forster Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2508 Sq. Ft.	$1,160,236
37 Forster Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 4 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5941 Sq. Ft.	$3,411,898

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