$3,595,000

37 Forster Rd Manchester, MA 01944

Estimated payment $22,269/month

Total Views 1,468
4 Beds
5.5 Baths
5,941 Sq Ft
$605 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • Marina
  • Granite Flooring
  • Manchester Essex Regional High School Rated A
  • Golf Course Community
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

Exquisite property in highly sought after Manchester-By-The-Sea meticulously renovated and re-imagined for today's standard of modern living. This stunning home features exceptional architectural design and thoughtful open concept floor plan creating the ideal setting for sun-filled breakfasts, formal and casual gatherings, and sunset cocktails on the outdoor terrace! The chef's kitchen is the heart of the home with beautiful custom cabinetry and high-end finishes, a spacious central island with seating, Sub-zero refrigerator, Wolf oven, two Miele DW's, and tidy and useful wet bar and pantry area. The kitchen & family room lead to a blissful screened porch and deck with spectacular views of the yard. There are four spacious bedrooms including the primary with beautiful en-suite bath and walk-in closet. This home is situated in a private, professionally landscaped setting and is the perfect blend of formal and informal living spaces, decorated with impeccable quality throughout!

Listing Agent

April Callahan

Compass Listed on: 09/02/2025

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $34,000

Year Built

  • Built in 1966 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 1.01 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Level Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Shingle Siding
  • Radon Mitigation System
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 5,941 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wet Bar
  • Crown Molding
  • Wainscoting
  • Coffered Ceiling
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Screens
  • French Doors
  • Insulated Doors
  • Entryway
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Wine Cooler
  • Wolf Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Fireplace in Kitchen

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Granite
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dressing Area
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Shower
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outdoor Gas Grill
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Manchester/Essex Elementary And Middle School
  • Manchester/Essex High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 2 Cooling Zones
  • 6 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 220 Volts
  • Power Generator
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Private Sewer

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 15
  • Assessor Parcel Number 2016890

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Manchester By The Sea Subdivision

Amenities

  • Shops

Recreation

  • Marina
  • Golf Course Community
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$34,000

Year Built

Built in 1966 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Shingle
  • Year Built: 1966
  • Subdivision Name: Manchester-by-the-Sea
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Engineered Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Lighting - Pendant, Crown Molding, Ceiling Fan(s), Entry Hall, Sun Room, Bathroom
  • Door Features: Insulated Doors, French Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 308
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 286
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 396
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 6
  • Total Bathrooms: 5.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Walk-In Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony / Deck, French Doors, Double Vanity, Dressing Room, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 252
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Bathroom - With Tub, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Second
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Crown Molding
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 228
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Features: Coffered Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony / Deck, French Doors, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Crown Molding
  • Room Family Room Area: 459
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Wood, Dining Area, Balcony / Deck, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, French Doors, Kitchen Island, Wet Bar, Cabinets - Upgraded, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Wine Chiller, Gas Stove, Lighting - Pendant, Decorative Molding
  • Room Kitchen Area: 378
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Area: 289
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access, Wainscoting, Crown Molding
  • Basement: Partial, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Radon Remediation System
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 5941
  • Living Area: 5941
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
  • MAIN LO: AN2383
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 605.12
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 605.12
  • Insulation: Full

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Porch - Screened, Deck, Patio, Balcony, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Fenced Yard, Garden, Outdoor Shower, Stone Wall, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Stone, Granite
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Screened, Deck, Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Harbor, Ocean, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Other (See Remarks))
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 3
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 8

Utilities

  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Oven, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Baseboard, Radiant, Propane
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Generator, 220 Volts
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 6
  • COOLING ZONES: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 2016890
  • Zoning: c
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Cleared, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.01
  • Lot Size Area: 1.01
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 43996
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 340

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 34000
  • Tax Block: 00
  • Tax Book Number: 32924
  • Tax Lot: 15
  • Tax Map Number: 29

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Manchester/Essex
  • Elementary School: Manchester/Essex
  • Middle Or Junior School: Manchester/Essex

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $32,409 $3,542,000 $625,100 $2,916,900
2024 $30,546 $3,266,900 $602,800 $2,664,100
2023 $29,467 $2,825,200 $535,800 $2,289,400
2022 $27,576 $2,601,500 $491,100 $2,110,400
2021 $25,967 $2,362,800 $491,100 $1,871,700
2020 $26,162 $2,236,100 $413,000 $1,823,100
2019 $24,057 $2,142,200 $401,800 $1,740,400
2018 $23,628 $2,142,200 $401,800 $1,740,400
2017 $23,564 $2,142,200 $401,800 $1,740,400
2016 $22,208 $2,006,100 $357,200 $1,648,900
2015 $21,160 $1,952,000 $357,200 $1,594,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/02/2025 09/02/25 For Sale $3,595,000 +10.6% $605 / Sq Ft
03/23/2022 03/23/22 Sold $3,250,000 +1.6% $466 / Sq Ft
02/17/2022 02/17/22 For Sale -- -- --
02/13/2022 02/13/22 Pending -- -- --
02/08/2022 02/08/22 For Sale $3,199,000 +52.3% $458 / Sq Ft
10/30/2013 10/30/13 Sold $2,100,000 0.0% $373 / Sq Ft
10/04/2013 10/04/13 Pending -- -- --
08/20/2013 08/20/13 Off Market $2,100,000 -- --
06/04/2013 06/04/13 For Sale $2,200,000 -- $391 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Not Resolvable $3,250,000 None Available
Not Resolvable $2,100,000 --
Deed $725,000 --
Deed $400,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $660,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $700,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $873,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $900,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $1,000,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $100,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $200,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73424391

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: MANC-000029-000000-000015