22 Forster Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944

Off Market Feb 2009 for $885K

$2,038,470

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,617/mo

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2,055

sq ft

22 Forster Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944

About this home

Lovely 3.37 acre wooded lot located nearby village in desirable neighborhood. Reminiscent of Monet's water lilies, this property contains a former town ice pond, now well maintained with delightful waterfall. Seller has brought city water to property, and has plans approved & permitted for new 4 bedroom septic. An owner designed open contemporary home is yours, or build your new dream house on this site. Seller has architectural plans for new 7000 sq. ft. home to share!

Single-familyProperty Type

1957Year Built

3.38 acresLot Size

$992Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by AnneMarie Martins • By The Sea Sotheby's International Realty

Bought with Alice Miller • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Manchester

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•Source:MLS PIN #70837376

Redfin Estimate

$2,038,470

$1.2M since sold in February 2009$105K since July

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This home's estimate is 97.7% higher than the average sale price ($1.03M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$1,107,111
A
3 beds2 baths2,234 sq ft
55 Old Essex Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$975,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths2,156 sq ft
3 Big Rock Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$1,190,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,475 sq ft
7 Walker Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944
SOLD JUN 17, 2026
$750,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,147 sq ft
20 Berry Cir, South Hamilton, MA 01982
SOLD MAY 6, 2026
$900,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,907 sq ft
3 Rosedale Ave, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944
SOLD MAY 26, 2026
$1,265,000
F
4 beds2 baths2,510 sq ft
1 Mark St, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944

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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

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$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 22 Forster Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Feb 27, 2009

Sold

$885,000

$431/sq ft

MLS PIN #70837376

Feb 27, 2009

Listing Removed

—

Feb 27, 2009

Sold

$885,000

$431/sq ft

Nov 24, 2008

Contingent

—

Oct 21, 2008

Listed

$995,000

$484/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 27, 2004

Sold

$875,000

$426/sq ft

MLS PIN #30784485

Mar 1, 2004

Sold

$875,000

$426/sq ft

Dec 9, 2003

Listing Removed

—

Oct 27, 2003

Listed

$875,000

$426/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$14,966 (+3.3%)

$598,600 + $836,300

$1,434,900

2022

$14,490 (+3.4%)

$553,600 + $813,400

$1,367,000

2021

$14,019 (+5.5%)

$553,600 + $722,000

$1,275,600

2020

$13,282 (+6.5%)

$474,900 + $660,300

$1,135,200

2019

$12,474 (+10.9%)

$463,600 + $647,200

$1,110,800

2018

$11,251 (+0.3%)

$463,600 + $556,400

$1,020,000

2017

$11,220 (+1.6%)

$463,600 + $556,400

$1,020,000

2016

$11,045 (+2.1%)

$418,600 + $579,100

$997,700

2015

$10,815 (−2.0%)

$418,600 + $579,100

$997,700

2014

$11,039 (+1.9%)

$486,100 + $570,300

$1,056,400

2013

$10,838 (+4.0%)

$506,300 + $524,900

$1,031,200

2012

$10,425 (+9.2%)

$506,300 + $524,900

$1,031,200

2011

$9,546 (+38.3%)

$531,100 + $524,900

$1,056,000

2010

$6,904 (+9.1%)

$531,100 + $317,000

$848,100

2009

$6,330

$442,800 + $324,500

$767,300

Tax history for 22 Forster Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$14,966 (+3.3%)

$598,600 + $836,300

$1,434,900

2022

$14,490 (+3.4%)

$553,600 + $813,400

$1,367,000

2021

$14,019 (+5.5%)

$553,600 + $722,000

$1,275,600

2020

$13,282 (+6.5%)

$474,900 + $660,300

$1,135,200

2019

$12,474 (+10.9%)

$463,600 + $647,200

$1,110,800

2018

$11,251 (+0.3%)

$463,600 + $556,400

$1,020,000

2017

$11,220 (+1.6%)

$463,600 + $556,400

$1,020,000

2016

$11,045 (+2.1%)

$418,600 + $579,100

$997,700

2015

$10,815 (−2.0%)

$418,600 + $579,100

$997,700

2014

$11,039 (+1.9%)

$486,100 + $570,300

$1,056,400

2013

$10,838 (+4.0%)

$506,300 + $524,900

$1,031,200

2012

$10,425 (+9.2%)

$506,300 + $524,900

$1,031,200

2011

$9,546 (+38.3%)

$531,100 + $524,900

$1,056,000

2010

$6,904 (+9.1%)

$531,100 + $317,000

$848,100

2009

$6,330

$442,800 + $324,500

$767,300

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

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

Baths

4.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3.38 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,667

Year built

1957

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Essex County

APN

2016826

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

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Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Detached, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: First

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: First

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: First

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: First

Living Room Information
Area: 476
Length: 28
Width: 17
Level: Second

Family Room Information
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Features: Dining Area

Kitchen Information
Level: Second

Basement Information
Basement: Slab

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove

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

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,055
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Natural

Exterior Features
Roof: Other
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Decorative Lighting, Screens

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

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 3.38
Lot Features: Wooded, Easements
WaterfrontYN: Yes
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,916
Tax Year: 2008

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Private Sewer, Private Sewerage, Other (See Remarks)
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Oil

Location

HOA Information
Has Association
Association Fee: $200

Location Information
Directions: Pine Street to Bennett to Forster
UnparsedAddress: 22 Forster Road, Manchester MA 01944

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,667
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3.38 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 2016826

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

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

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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

9/10 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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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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Estimated sale price

$1.94M – $2.35M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
14 Forster Road, Manchester by the Sea, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2842 Sq. Ft.	$1,850,494
17 Forster Road, Manchester by the Sea, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3525 Sq. Ft.	$2,395,278

Address	Redfin Estimate
20 Forster Road, Manchester by the Sea, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2226 Sq. Ft.	$1,592,814
26 Forster Road, Manchester by the Sea, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3358 Sq. Ft.	$1,880,872

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15 Forster Road, Manchester by the Sea, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3200 Sq. Ft.	$2,279,410
7 Woodcrest Road, Manchester by the Sea, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3286 Sq. Ft.	$1,568,820

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