OFF MARKET

Off market jul 2015 for $2.1M

$4,354,446

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,402/mo

•

6,100

sq ft

47 Forster Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944

About this home

Superbly Crafted, Spectacular Oceanview estate set atop 4.3 acres with sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean and Boston’s skyline. This young, 6,000 square foot home has all the best of today's Amenities,features a sun-drenched open floor plan, gleaming hardwoods (Australian Cypress),three and a half baths, and three-car garage. At the heart of this home discover a Beechwood and granite kitchen with chef’s appliances and seamless living room with coffered ceiling, stone fireplace, and exterior doors. There are four bedrooms, highlighted by a spacious master suite with walk-in closet and decadent bath. Enjoy a relaxing sunroom, study, plus third floor family room. Lush grounds surrounded by granite block walls, mature plantings, and peaceful conservation land.

Single-familyProperty Type

2007Year Built

4.32 acresLot Size

$714Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 garage spacesParking

Listed by Christopher Brown • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Manchester

Bought with Lynda Surdam • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Manchester

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•Source:MLS PIN #71703785

Redfin Estimate

$4,354,446

$2.2M since sold in July 2015$37K since September

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This home's estimate is 97.6% higher than the average sale price ($2.20M) 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
SOLD SEP 23, 2026
$2,900,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths3,546 sq ft
70 School St, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944
SOLD JAN 30, 2026
$2,600,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths3,666 sq ft
35 Forster Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944
SOLD MAY 6, 2026
$1,930,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths3,881 sq ft
8 Flatley Ave, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$1,850,000
E
4 beds4.5 baths4,939 sq ft
27 Parsons Hill Rd, Wenham, MA 01984
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 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

OPEN OCT 31, 10:30AM TO 12PM
$1,185,000
4 beds3.5 baths2,872 sq ft
2 Parsons Ln, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944
EARLY ACCESS
$1,325,000
5 beds3 baths3,776 sq ft
140 School St, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944
OPEN SUN, 12PM TO 1:30PM
$1,199,000
6 beds3 baths2,926 sq ft
3 Highland Ave, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944
OPEN SUN, 11:30AM TO 12:30PM
$1,979,000
4 beds3.5 baths3,500 sq ft
21 Rockwood Heights Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944
OPEN SUN, 11AM TO 12:30PM
$1,085,000
3 beds2 baths1,483 sq ft
8 Forest St, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944
VIDEO TOUR
$2,795,000
6 beds4 baths4,090 sq ft
23 Eaglehead Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944
OPEN SUN, 12PM TO 1:30PM
$1,450,000
3 beds2 baths1,936 sq ft
2 Greenbrier Rd,, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944
$999,000
4 beds2 baths2,106 sq ft
94 School St, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944
3D & VIDEO TOUR
$1,399,000
3 beds2.5 baths2,786 sq ft
500 Summer St, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944
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Sale history for 47 Forster Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$29,955 (+6.0%)

$974,500 + $1,897,500

$2,872,000

2022

$28,262 (+3.6%)

$907,000 + $1,759,200

$2,666,200

2021

$27,275 (+0.8%)

$907,000 + $1,574,800

$2,481,800

2020

$27,049 (+5.2%)

$788,900 + $1,523,000

$2,311,900

2019

$25,722 (+1.8%)

$772,000 + $1,518,500

$2,290,500

2018

$25,264 (+0.3%)

$772,000 + $1,518,500

$2,290,500

2017

$25,196 (+13.1%)

$772,000 + $1,518,500

$2,290,500

2016

$22,271 (+3.7%)

$704,500 + $1,307,300

$2,011,800

2015

$21,478 (+8.6%)

$704,500 + $1,276,900

$1,981,400

2014

$19,777 (−0.7%)

$592,000 + $1,300,500

$1,892,500

2013

$19,923 (+4.0%)

$612,200 + $1,283,400

$1,895,600

2012

$19,165 (+10.4%)

$612,200 + $1,283,400

$1,895,600

2011

$17,360 (+5.8%)

$637,000 + $1,283,400

$1,920,400

2010

$16,415 (+7.6%)

$637,000 + $1,379,600

$2,016,600

2009

$15,257

$477,200 + $1,372,100

$1,849,300

Tax history for 47 Forster Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$29,955 (+6.0%)

$974,500 + $1,897,500

$2,872,000

2022

$28,262 (+3.6%)

$907,000 + $1,759,200

$2,666,200

2021

$27,275 (+0.8%)

$907,000 + $1,574,800

$2,481,800

2020

$27,049 (+5.2%)

$788,900 + $1,523,000

$2,311,900

2019

$25,722 (+1.8%)

$772,000 + $1,518,500

$2,290,500

2018

$25,264 (+0.3%)

$772,000 + $1,518,500

$2,290,500

2017

$25,196 (+13.1%)

$772,000 + $1,518,500

$2,290,500

2016

$22,271 (+3.7%)

$704,500 + $1,307,300

$2,011,800

2015

$21,478 (+8.6%)

$704,500 + $1,276,900

$1,981,400

2014

$19,777 (−0.7%)

$592,000 + $1,300,500

$1,892,500

2013

$19,923 (+4.0%)

$612,200 + $1,283,400

$1,895,600

2012

$19,165 (+10.4%)

$612,200 + $1,283,400

$1,895,600

2011

$17,360 (+5.8%)

$637,000 + $1,283,400

$1,920,400

2010

$16,415 (+7.6%)

$637,000 + $1,379,600

$2,016,600

2009

$15,257

$477,200 + $1,372,100

$1,849,300

*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

188,312

Year renovated

2016

Sq. Ft.

6,100

Year built

2007

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Essex County

APN

2016892

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Views, Green

Last updated by owner on May 24, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Covered Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dressing Room,Recessed Lighting

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

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

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second

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

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Coffered Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting

Family Room Information
Level: Third

Dining Room Information
Features: Coffered Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Stainless Steel Appliances,Pot Filler Faucet

Office Room Information
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Second Floor

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Interior Features: Home Office

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 6,100
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Natural
Lead Paint: None

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Deck, Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Deck, Deck - Wood, Balcony, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System, Garden, Stone Wall

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System
Has Waterview
Ocean

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 4.32
Lot Features: Wooded
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s)
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $19,766.63
Tax Year: 2014

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, Other (See Remarks)

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Radiant, Oil
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Bridge Street to Jersey Lane to Forster Road
UnparsedAddress: 47 Forster Road, Manchester MA 01944

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 6,100
Stories: 3.0
Parking Spaces: 6
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 4.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2007
Year Renovated: 2016
County: Essex County
APN: 2016892
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views, Green

Home facts updated by owner on May 24, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 13

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Manchester Memorial Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi

8/10

Manchester Essex Regional Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

8/10

Manchester Essex Regional High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi

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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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

$4.14M – $5.01M

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Home values near 47 Forster Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
21 Forster Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 5437 Sq. Ft.	$3,124,559
37 Forster Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 4 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5941 Sq. Ft.	$3,614,680

Address	Redfin Estimate
33 Forster Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3580 Sq. Ft.	$2,254,267
39 Forster Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3921 Sq. Ft.	$2,245,539

Address	Redfin Estimate
35 Forster Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3666 Sq. Ft.	$2,761,414
49 Forster Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3522 Sq. Ft.	$2,233,298

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