Google satellite image for 48 Forster Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944

Off market feb 2008 for $801K

$1,350,984

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,755/mo

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2.5 ba

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3,000

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48 Forster Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944

About this home

48 Forster Rd is a 3,000 square foot house on a 1.92 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on February 28, 2008 for $801,000. Based on Redfin's Manchester by the Sea data, we estimate the home's value is $1,350,984.

Single-familyProperty Type

1962Year Built

1.92 acresLot Size

$450Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,350,984

$550K since sold in February 2008$8,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 35.4% higher than the average sale price ($998K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 10, 2026
$1,075,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,316 sq ft
7 Hidden Ledge, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944
SOLD MAY 26, 2026
$1,265,000
B
4 beds2 baths2,510 sq ft
1 Mark St, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$915,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,000 sq ft
27 Kennel Hill Dr, Beverly, MA 01915
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 31, 2026
$975,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths2,156 sq ft
3 Big Rock Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$1,107,111
F
3 beds2 baths2,234 sq ft
55 Old Essex Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944

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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

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1 MoM

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Sale history for 48 Forster Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$10,669 (+6.2%)

$544,400 + $478,500

$1,022,900

2022

$10,044 (−3.5%)

$499,400 + $448,100

$947,500

2021

$10,413 (+3.9%)

$499,400 + $448,100

$947,500

2020

$10,025 (+7.4%)

$420,700 + $436,100

$856,800

2019

$9,333 (+1.8%)

$409,400 + $421,700

$831,100

2018

$9,167 (+0.3%)

$409,400 + $421,700

$831,100

2017

$9,142 (+13.7%)

$409,400 + $421,700

$831,100

2016

$8,042 (+2.1%)

$364,400 + $362,100

$726,500

2015

$7,875 (−4.2%)

$364,400 + $362,100

$726,500

2014

$8,218 (−3.5%)

$424,400 + $362,000

$786,400

2013

$8,514 (+4.0%)

$444,500 + $365,600

$810,100

2012

$8,190 (+20.5%)

$444,500 + $365,600

$810,100

2011

$6,794 (+20.9%)

$469,100 + $282,500

$751,600

2010

$5,619 (+1.6%)

$469,100 + $221,200

$690,300

2009

$5,531

$413,200 + $257,200

$670,400

Tax history for 48 Forster Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$10,669 (+6.2%)

$544,400 + $478,500

$1,022,900

2022

$10,044 (−3.5%)

$499,400 + $448,100

$947,500

2021

$10,413 (+3.9%)

$499,400 + $448,100

$947,500

2020

$10,025 (+7.4%)

$420,700 + $436,100

$856,800

2019

$9,333 (+1.8%)

$409,400 + $421,700

$831,100

2018

$9,167 (+0.3%)

$409,400 + $421,700

$831,100

2017

$9,142 (+13.7%)

$409,400 + $421,700

$831,100

2016

$8,042 (+2.1%)

$364,400 + $362,100

$726,500

2015

$7,875 (−4.2%)

$364,400 + $362,100

$726,500

2014

$8,218 (−3.5%)

$424,400 + $362,000

$786,400

2013

$8,514 (+4.0%)

$444,500 + $365,600

$810,100

2012

$8,190 (+20.5%)

$444,500 + $365,600

$810,100

2011

$6,794 (+20.9%)

$469,100 + $282,500

$751,600

2010

$5,619 (+1.6%)

$469,100 + $221,200

$690,300

2009

$5,531

$413,200 + $257,200

$670,400

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

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 892

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 8

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Very Good
Building Style Type: Conventional
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Hip

Property Information
Subdivision Name: LAND/MANCHESTER
Living Sq. Ft: 3,000
Gross Sq. Ft: 4,262
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Basement Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Basement

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 83,635
Municipality Name: MANCHESTER
Acres: 1.92
Zoning Code: C
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,000
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.92 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 2016898

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

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, 15 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

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Estimated sale price

$1.28M – $1.55M

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Home values near 48 Forster Rd

Data from public records.

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

Address	Redfin Estimate
37 Forster Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 4 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5941 Sq. Ft.	$3,614,680
51 Forster Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2330 Sq. Ft.	$1,269,052

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