Last Sold Price
4 beds2,508 sqft$358/sqft
28 Forster Rd, Manchester, MA 01944

Description

Open house cancelled. Once upon a time, in 1970, on a sleepy, tree lined road in Manchester, a four bedroom, two bath garrison colonial was built. With it's 2 car garage, large fireplaced living and family rooms, hardwood floors and very private setting, the house soon became a home, keeping memories of birthdays, holidays and first days of school in the MERS system. The home was very happy and well cared for as it watched the well lived lives of the people that called it “home”. Today, the house...Open house cancelled. Once upon a time, in 1970, on a sleepy, tree lined road in Manchester, a four bedroom, two bath garrison colonial was built. With it's 2 car garage, large fireplaced living and family rooms, hardwood floors and very private setting, the house soon became a home, keeping memories of birthdays, holidays and first days of school in the MERS system. The home was very happy and well cared for as it watched the well lived lives of the people that called it “home”. Today, the house is ready to become someone else’s home. If you and yours are ready, 28 Forster Road could be the one.
LISTING CLOSED: 08/04/2021 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by McDermott & MacCarthy • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
  2. Listed by Jeff McDermott • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
  3. Listed by Robert McDermott • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
  4. Listed by Susan McDermott • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 28 Forster Road

Status
MLS #
72847913
Days on Market
2
Taxes
$9,245 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1970
Town
Manchester
Area
MA-Manchester
Architectural Style
Colonial, Garrison
Style
Colonial, Garrison
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
3

Location

Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, McDermott & MacCarthy; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Jeff McDermott; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Robert McDermott; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Susan McDermott

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Building Information for 28 Forster Road

Stories-Year Built1970Building Size-Lot Size0.62 AC / 27,175 SF

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$5,340 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,570

Property Taxes

$770

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 28 Forster Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Withheld
  • Living Area: 2508.0
  • Color: Green
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Memorial
  • High School: Merhs
  • Middle School: Mems
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Oil Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Interior Access, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Slider, Sun Room, Central Vacuum
  • Interior Features: Central Vacuum, Security System
  • Laundry Features: Bathroom - Half, First Floor, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Porch - Screened
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Screened
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Ocean, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Vinyl,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Dryer Hookup - Electric,Laundry Chute,Washer Hookup
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Vinyl,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Property located in the Forster Road Association. Current annual dues are $650.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: M:0029 B:0000 L:0007,2016883
  • Assessments: $841,200
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Zoning: A
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Frontage: 150.00
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2%
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2%

Property History for 28 Forster Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 4, 2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72847913

$899,000
Jun 12, 2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72847913

Jun 12, 2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72847913

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/04/2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72847913

$899,000
06/12/2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72847913

06/12/2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72847913

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 28 Forster Road

Taxable ValueLand$542,700Additions$1,135,500Total$1,678,200
Tax Record2025$15,356 ($1,280 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt3,928 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,928 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt910 SqFtStories2Lot Size27,177 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2022Year Renovated2022ZoningACountyESSEXAPNMANC M:0029 B:0000 L:0007

Schools near 28 Forster Road

This home is within Manchester Essex Regional School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Essex Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Manchester Essex Regional High School
Public9 to 12

Manchester Memorial Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, McDermott & MacCarthy; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Jeff McDermott; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Robert McDermott; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Susan McDermott

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