26 Forster Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944

Off Market Jan 2010 for $650K

$1,880,872

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,671/mo

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3,358

sq ft

26 Forster Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944

About this home

Lots of play space inside and out! This is a distinctive contemporary with colonial flair. It is light and bright and set on a beautiful professionally landscaped lot on a lovely private road near town and the harbor. Truly an ideal location. Bookcases and closets galore! A screened porch and deck provide comfortable outside living areas. There is plenty of room for an active lifestyle. TITLE V appr. for 4 bedroom SS. 4th bedroom is currently used as den. Come see!!!

Single-familyProperty Type

1966Year Built

0.67 acresLot Size

$560Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

5 spacesParking

Listed by Joan McDonald • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Manchester

Bought with Pierre Rumpf • PCR Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #70863652

Redfin Estimate

$1,880,872

$1.2M since sold in January 2010$269K since August

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This home's estimate is 1.3% lower than the average sale price ($1.91M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$2,100,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths3,767 sq ft
17 Loading Place Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944
SOLD JUN 23, 2026
$2,100,000
B
5 beds3 baths3,162 sq ft
11 Woodholm Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$2,325,000
C
5 beds3.5 baths3,681 sq ft
16 Woodholm Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944
SOLD MAY 26, 2026
$1,265,000
D
4 beds2 baths2,510 sq ft
1 Mark St, 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 MAR 16, 2026
$1,273,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths3,078 sq ft
6 Tall Tree Dr, Beverly, MA 01915

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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 26 Forster Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$11,240 (+3.8%)

$473,300 + $604,400

$1,077,700

2022

$10,827 (+3.3%)

$433,900 + $587,500

$1,021,400

2021

$10,481 (+6.0%)

$433,900 + $519,800

$953,700

2020

$9,888 (+7.3%)

$364,800 + $480,300

$845,100

2019

$9,214 (+10.9%)

$355,000 + $465,500

$820,500

2018

$8,306 (+0.3%)

$355,000 + $398,000

$753,000

2017

$8,283 (+2.3%)

$355,000 + $398,000

$753,000

2016

$8,097 (+1.8%)

$315,500 + $415,900

$731,400

2015

$7,954 (−4.0%)

$315,500 + $418,300

$733,800

2014

$8,284 (+18.4%)

$374,700 + $418,000

$792,700

2013

$6,995 (+4.0%)

$392,500 + $273,100

$665,600

2012

$6,729 (+8.3%)

$392,500 + $273,100

$665,600

2011

$6,212 (+10.2%)

$414,100 + $273,100

$687,200

2010

$5,635 (+6.2%)

$414,100 + $278,200

$692,300

2009

$5,305

$364,800 + $278,200

$643,000

Tax history for 26 Forster Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$11,240 (+3.8%)

$473,300 + $604,400

$1,077,700

2022

$10,827 (+3.3%)

$433,900 + $587,500

$1,021,400

2021

$10,481 (+6.0%)

$433,900 + $519,800

$953,700

2020

$9,888 (+7.3%)

$364,800 + $480,300

$845,100

2019

$9,214 (+10.9%)

$355,000 + $465,500

$820,500

2018

$8,306 (+0.3%)

$355,000 + $398,000

$753,000

2017

$8,283 (+2.3%)

$355,000 + $398,000

$753,000

2016

$8,097 (+1.8%)

$315,500 + $415,900

$731,400

2015

$7,954 (−4.0%)

$315,500 + $418,300

$733,800

2014

$8,284 (+18.4%)

$374,700 + $418,000

$792,700

2013

$6,995 (+4.0%)

$392,500 + $273,100

$665,600

2012

$6,729 (+8.3%)

$392,500 + $273,100

$665,600

2011

$6,212 (+10.2%)

$414,100 + $273,100

$687,200

2010

$5,635 (+6.2%)

$414,100 + $278,200

$692,300

2009

$5,305

$364,800 + $278,200

$643,000

*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

0.67 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

4,105

Year built

1966

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Essex County

APN

2016885

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 180
Length: 15
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s)

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 204
Length: 17
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Walk-In Closet(s)

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 216
Length: 18
Width: 12
Level: First

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 88
Length: 8
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Hot Tub / Spa

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 60
Length: 12
Width: 5
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 24
Length: 4
Width: 6
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Half

Living Room Information
Area: 221
Length: 17
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck

Family Room Information
Area: 288
Length: 18
Width: 16
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Dining Room Information
Area: 204
Length: 17
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: Second

Office Room Information
Area: 120
Length: 10
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 8X12
Laundry Features: Closet - Linen, First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Screens
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Office, Den, Mud Room, Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,358
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Color: Cream

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle, Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting, Screens

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Attic Vent Elec.

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.67
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,304
Tax Year: 2009

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Private Sewer, Private Sewerage
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Baseboard, Oil, Fireplace

Location

HOA Information
Has Association
Association Fee: $200
Homeowners Association Membership Not Required

Location Information
Directions: Pine or Bridge to Bennett to Forster
UnparsedAddress: 26 Forster Road, Manchester MA 01944

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

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,105
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.67 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1966
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 2016885

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 • 0.9mi

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

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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Estimated sale price

$1.79M – $2.16M

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Home values near 26 Forster Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
14 Forster Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2842 Sq. Ft.	$1,850,494
22 Forster Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2055 Sq. Ft.	$2,038,470

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

Address	Redfin Estimate
15 Forster Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3200 Sq. Ft.	$2,279,410
28 Forster Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2508 Sq. Ft.	$1,160,236

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