OFF MARKET

Off Market Sep 2015 for $699K

$1,234,788

•

2,550

sq ft

44 Forster, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944

About this home

Beautiful 2 Acre elevated lot with overland views and distant water views. Located on a scenic road in a desirable part of Manchester just minutes to the village and beaches. There is a 3 bedroom home and 3 outbuildingS that are being " sold as is".This is a special property waiting for you to build your " forever" home. Sellers are in the process of having a new septic plan design and all the permit for the new septic system. Sellers will put up to $ 50,000 towards the new septic system.

Single-familyProperty Type

1963Year Built

2.02 acresLot Size

$484Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Deborah Digiovanni • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Manchester

Bought with Susan McDermott • By The Sea Sotheby's International Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #71835843

Redfin Estimate

$1,234,788

$536K since sold in September 2015$2,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 7.8% lower than the average sale price ($1.34M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$975,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths2,156 sq ft
3 Big Rock Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$1,107,111
B
3 beds2 baths2,234 sq ft
55 Old Essex Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944
SOLD MAY 26, 2026
$1,265,000
C
4 beds2 baths2,510 sq ft
1 Mark St, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944
SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$2,270,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths3,580 sq ft
33 Forster Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$1,050,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,324 sq ft
212 Common Ln, Beverly, MA 01915
SOLD AUG 22, 2025
$1,370,000
F
3 beds2 baths2,416 sq ft
17 Woodcrest Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944

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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

OPEN SEP 7, 3PM TO 5PM
$1,290,000
4 beds2 baths2,200 sq ft
96 Old Essex Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944
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 44 Forster

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71835844

Sep 16, 2015

Sold

$699,000

$274/sq ft

May 16, 2015

Pending

—

May 13, 2015

Listed

$699,000

$274/sq ft

Beautiful 2 Acre elevated lot with overland views and distant water views. Located on a scenic road in a desirable part of Manchester just minutes to the village and beaches. There is a 3 bedroom home and 3 outbuildings that are being " sold as is".This is a special property waiting for you to build your " forever" home. Sellers are in the process of having a new septic plan design and all the permit for the new septic system. Sellers will put up to $50,000 towards the new septic system.

MLS PIN #71835843

Sep 18, 2015

Sold

$699,000

$274/sq ft

May 16, 2015

Pending

—

May 13, 2015

Listed

$699,000

$274/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,528 (+4.3%)

$550,000 + $363,500

$913,500

2022

$9,139 (+0.5%)

$507,300 + $354,900

$862,200

2021

$9,098 (+6.6%)

$507,300 + $320,500

$827,800

2020

$8,535 (+5.8%)

$432,400 + $297,100

$729,500

2019

$8,069 (+7.0%)

$421,800 + $296,700

$718,500

2018

$7,543 (+0.3%)

$421,800 + $262,100

$683,900

2017

$7,523 (−0.1%)

$421,800 + $262,100

$683,900

2016

$7,533 (+1.8%)

$409,400 + $271,100

$680,500

2015

$7,402 (−5.6%)

$409,400 + $273,400

$682,800

2014

$7,840 (−1.3%)

$476,800 + $273,400

$750,200

2013

$7,947 (+4.0%)

$497,000 + $259,100

$756,100

2012

$7,644 (+8.3%)

$497,000 + $259,100

$756,100

2011

$7,059 (+11.0%)

$521,800 + $259,100

$780,900

2010

$6,357 (+9.3%)

$521,800 + $259,100

$780,900

2009

$5,817

$441,000 + $264,100

$705,100

Tax history for 44 Forster

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,528 (+4.3%)

$550,000 + $363,500

$913,500

2022

$9,139 (+0.5%)

$507,300 + $354,900

$862,200

2021

$9,098 (+6.6%)

$507,300 + $320,500

$827,800

2020

$8,535 (+5.8%)

$432,400 + $297,100

$729,500

2019

$8,069 (+7.0%)

$421,800 + $296,700

$718,500

2018

$7,543 (+0.3%)

$421,800 + $262,100

$683,900

2017

$7,523 (−0.1%)

$421,800 + $262,100

$683,900

2016

$7,533 (+1.8%)

$409,400 + $271,100

$680,500

2015

$7,402 (−5.6%)

$409,400 + $273,400

$682,800

2014

$7,840 (−1.3%)

$476,800 + $273,400

$750,200

2013

$7,947 (+4.0%)

$497,000 + $259,100

$756,100

2012

$7,644 (+8.3%)

$497,000 + $259,100

$756,100

2011

$7,059 (+11.0%)

$521,800 + $259,100

$780,900

2010

$6,357 (+9.3%)

$521,800 + $259,100

$780,900

2009

$5,817

$441,000 + $264,100

$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

2.02 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,550

Year built

1963

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Essex County

APN

2016911

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
Parking Spaces: 8
Parking Features: Detached, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Oversized, Off Street

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Wood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,550
Foundation Details: Block, Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: brown

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Storage

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Has Waterview
Other (See Remarks)

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 2.02
Lot Features: Wooded, Easements, Gentle Sloping, Sloped
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s)
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,401.55
Tax Year: 2015

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Oil

Location

Location Information
Directions: Norwood to Forster Road
UnparsedAddress: 44 Forster, Manchester MA 01944

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,550
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.02 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1963
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 2016911

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

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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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

6/10 Wind Factor

77% 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

$1.17M – $1.42M

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Home values near 44 Forster

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
28 Forster Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2508 Sq. Ft.	$1,157,443
37 Forster Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 4 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5941 Sq. Ft.	$3,370,514

Address	Redfin Estimate
33 Forster Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3580 Sq. Ft.	$2,125,231
39 Forster Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3921 Sq. Ft.	$2,106,593

Address	Redfin Estimate
35 Forster Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3666 Sq. Ft.	$2,669,737
49 Forster Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3522 Sq. Ft.	$2,151,387

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