39 Forster, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944

Off market apr 2011 for $880K

$2,245,944

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,014/mo

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3,921

sq ft

39 Forster, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944

About this home

Bright and spacious home with very flexible floor plan in one of Manchester's most desirable neighborhoods. Situated behind a landmark stone wall, this 4-5 bedroom home was built on the gardens of the former Walker Estate. Open and sunny eat in kitchen, formal dining room and living room, greenhouse, finished lower level that is perfect for guests or au pair. Newer 2 car garage with finished, heated room above. Private location, yet minutes to downtown Manchester.

Single-familyProperty Type

1963Year Built

1.29 acresLot Size

$573Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Alice Miller • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Manchester

Listed by • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Manchester

Bought with Nancy Winslow • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Manchester

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•Source:MLS PIN #71196835

Redfin Estimate

$2,245,944

$1.4M since sold in April 2011$155K since September

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This home's estimate is 36.9% higher than the average sale price ($1.64M) 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 JUL 24, 2026
$2,325,000
B
5 beds3.5 baths3,681 sq ft
16 Woodholm Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944
SOLD SEP 10, 2026
$1,075,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,316 sq ft
7 Hidden Ledge, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944
SOLD SEP 22, 2026
$650,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,978 sq ft
166 Pine 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 JUL 10, 2026
$1,315,000
F
4 beds4.5 baths3,576 sq ft
40 Kennel Hill Dr, Beverly, MA 01915

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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

NEW 11 HRS AGO
$999,000
4 beds2 baths2,106 sq ft
94 School St, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944
OPEN SAT, 1:30PM TO 3:30PM
$1,399,000
3 beds2.5 baths2,786 sq ft
500 Summer St, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944
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$6,450,000
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Sale history for 39 Forster

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71196835

Apr 22, 2011

Sold

$880,000

$224/sq ft

Mar 24, 2011

Contingent

—

Mar 8, 2011

Listed

$899,000

$229/sq ft

MLS PIN #30354900

Jan 5, 2000

Sold

$750,000

$191/sq ft

Nov 15, 1999

Listing Removed

—

Sep 16, 1999

Listed

$747,500

$191/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 8, 1983

Sold

$230,000

$59/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$12,735 (+6.5%)

$553,000 + $668,000

$1,221,000

2022

$11,958 (−2.2%)

$508,000 + $620,100

$1,128,100

2021

$12,222 (+10.2%)

$508,000 + $604,100

$1,112,100

2020

$11,093 (+6.5%)

$429,300 + $518,800

$948,100

2019

$10,419 (+6.5%)

$418,000 + $509,800

$927,800

2018

$9,779 (+0.3%)

$418,000 + $468,600

$886,600

2017

$9,753 (+10.9%)

$418,000 + $468,600

$886,600

2016

$8,792 (+1.8%)

$373,000 + $421,200

$794,200

2015

$8,636 (+0.1%)

$373,000 + $423,700

$796,700

2014

$8,624 (−2.3%)

$440,500 + $384,800

$825,300

2013

$8,825 (+5.1%)

$460,700 + $379,000

$839,700

2012

$8,398 (−6.8%)

$460,700 + $370,000

$830,700

2011

$9,006 (+11.1%)

$485,500 + $510,700

$996,200

2010

$8,109 (+1.1%)

$485,500 + $510,700

$996,200

2009

$8,024

$422,800 + $549,800

$972,600

Tax history for 39 Forster

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$12,735 (+6.5%)

$553,000 + $668,000

$1,221,000

2022

$11,958 (−2.2%)

$508,000 + $620,100

$1,128,100

2021

$12,222 (+10.2%)

$508,000 + $604,100

$1,112,100

2020

$11,093 (+6.5%)

$429,300 + $518,800

$948,100

2019

$10,419 (+6.5%)

$418,000 + $509,800

$927,800

2018

$9,779 (+0.3%)

$418,000 + $468,600

$886,600

2017

$9,753 (+10.9%)

$418,000 + $468,600

$886,600

2016

$8,792 (+1.8%)

$373,000 + $421,200

$794,200

2015

$8,636 (+0.1%)

$373,000 + $423,700

$796,700

2014

$8,624 (−2.3%)

$440,500 + $384,800

$825,300

2013

$8,825 (+5.1%)

$460,700 + $379,000

$839,700

2012

$8,398 (−6.8%)

$460,700 + $370,000

$830,700

2011

$9,006 (+11.1%)

$485,500 + $510,700

$996,200

2010

$8,109 (+1.1%)

$485,500 + $510,700

$996,200

2009

$8,024

$422,800 + $549,800

$972,600

*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

1.29 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,117

Year built

1963

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Essex County

APN

2016891

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: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Open Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Spaces: 8
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Insulated, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 204
Length: 17
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Third

Bedroom #5 Information
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - Full,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Living Room Information
Area: 345
Length: 23
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Family Room Information
Level: First
Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Dining Room Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Appliances
Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood
Interior Features: Play Room, Mud Room, Central Vacuum

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,921
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Ceylon

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

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Levels: Multi/Split
Other Structures: Greenhouse

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 1.29
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,025
Tax Year: 2011

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Private Sewer, Private Sewerage
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil

Location

HOA Information
Has Association
Association Fee: $250

School Information
Elementary School: Memorial
Middle Or Junior School: Merhs
High School: Merhs

Location Information
Directions: Bridge to Bennett or Jersey
UnparsedAddress: 39 Forster, Manchester MA 01944

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Marina, Private School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,117
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1963
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 2016891

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 6

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Manchester Memorial Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi

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

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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

JuneDecember

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Estimated sale price

$2.13M – $2.58M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
21 Forster Road, Manchester by the Sea, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 5437 Sq. Ft.	$3,127,555
35 Forster Road, Manchester by the Sea, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3666 Sq. Ft.	$2,762,998

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28 Forster Road, Manchester by the Sea, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2508 Sq. Ft.	$1,158,965
37 Forster Road, Manchester by the Sea, MA 4 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5941 Sq. Ft.	$3,613,531

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