37 Forster Rd

$3,250,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
6,981 Sq. Ft.
$466 / Sq. Ft.
6,981
Sq. Ft.
$466
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This exceptional property is in highly sought after Manchester-By-The-Sea and has been exquisitely renovated and re-imagined for today's standard of modern living. It boasts an exceptional architectural design with high-end finishes, an open concept on main floor creating the ideal setting for sun-filled breakfasts and sunset cocktail hours on the outdoor terrace! The chefs kitchen is equipped with a large sub-zero refrigerator and freezer, wolf oven, two dishwashers, tidy and useful wet bar and...This exceptional property is in highly sought after Manchester-By-The-Sea and has been exquisitely renovated and re-imagined for today's standard of modern living. It boasts an exceptional architectural design with high-end finishes, an open concept on main floor creating the ideal setting for sun-filled breakfasts and sunset cocktail hours on the outdoor terrace! The chefs kitchen is equipped with a large sub-zero refrigerator and freezer, wolf oven, two dishwashers, tidy and useful wet bar and pantry area. All custom Cabinetry. Details include four spacious bedrooms and Master en-suite, walk-in closet and beautiful bathroom. The home is situated in a private, professionally, landscaped setting. This home has a perfect blend of formal and informal living spaces. Beautifully appointed, decorated with impeccable quality throughout!

Property Details for 37 Forster Road

Town
Manchester
Area
MA-Manchester
Architectural Style
Colonial, Shingle
Style
Garden, Colonial, Shingle
Garage Spaces
3
Parking Spaces
8.00
Parking Spaces Total
11
LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 09:55 AM

Property Details for 37 Forster Road

StatusSold
MLS #72940710
Days on Market15
Taxes$27,576 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Attached
Year Built1966
CountyEssex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Kristin Francoeur

Sold By J. Barrett & Company, Paula Polo-Filias

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Building Information for 37 Forster Road

Stories-Year Built1966Building Size-Lot Size1.01 AC / 43,996 SF

Payment Calculator

$18,357 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$16,059

Property Taxes

$2,298

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 37 Forster Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 6981.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Single Family Type: Attached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Memorial
  • High School: Manch/Essex
  • Middle School: Manch/Essex
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Propane Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Radon Remediation System
  • Num of Baths: 6.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 5
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 5.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 6
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Closet, Entrance Foyer, Bathroom, Study, Foyer, Entry Hall, Mud Room
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Second Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Stone
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Fruit Trees, Garden, Outdoor Shower, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Fruit Trees, Garden Area, Outdoor Shower, Stone Wall, Porch - Screened, Deck, Patio
  • Lot Description: Wooded, Cleared
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Screened, Deck, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Harbor, Ocean, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Radiant, Oil, Leased Propane Tank
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 252.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck,Deck - Exterior
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 18.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 14.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 286.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 22.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 308.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 22.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 396.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 18.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 22.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 18.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Length: 3.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 6.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 45.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom2 Length: 9.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
  • Bathroom2 Width: 5.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 80.0
  • Bathroom3 Length: 10.0
  • Bathroom3 Width: 8.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 228.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 19.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 459.0
  • Family Room Features: Coffered Ceiling(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Family Room Length: 17.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 27.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 648.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Wet Bar,Second Dishwasher,Lighting - Pendant,Crown Molding
  • Kitchen Length: 27.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 24.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 289.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access
  • Room Living Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 17.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 2016890
  • Assessments: $2,601,500
  • Block: 00
  • Book: 32924
  • Lot: 15
  • Map: 29
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Zoning: c
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 6
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 37 Forster Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 17, 2025

Canceled

MLS PIN #73424391

$3,595,000—
Nov 17, 2025

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73424391

$3,595,000—
Sep 2, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73424391

$3,595,000—
Mar 23, 2022

Sold

MLS PIN #72940710

$3,250,000—
Feb 23, 2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #72940710

—
Feb 8, 2022

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72940710

$3,199,000—
Oct 30, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #372199525

$2,100,000

+54.3% / yr

Oct 30, 2013

Sold

MLS PIN #71536488

$2,100,000—
Aug 19, 2013

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71536488

—
Aug 19, 2013

Contingent

MLS PIN #71536488

—
Jun 4, 2013

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71536488

$2,200,000—
May 18, 2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #309383748

$725,000

+3.9% / yr

May 18, 2011

Sold

MLS PIN #71060202

$725,000—
May 18, 2011

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71060202

—
May 18, 2011

Contingent

MLS PIN #71060202

—
Apr 7, 2010

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71060202

$915,000—
Oct 31, 1995

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #89316628

$400,000—
Oct 31, 1995

Sold

MLS PIN #30062816

$400,000—
Aug 9, 1995

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30062816

$425,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/17/2025

Canceled

MLS PIN #73424391

$3,595,000
11/17/2025

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73424391

$3,595,000
09/02/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73424391

$3,595,000
03/23/2022

Sold

MLS PIN #72940710

$3,250,000
02/23/2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #72940710

—
02/08/2022

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72940710

$3,199,000
10/30/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #372199525

$2,100,000

+54.3% / yr

10/30/2013

Sold

MLS PIN #71536488

$2,100,000
08/19/2013

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71536488

—
08/19/2013

Contingent

MLS PIN #71536488

—
06/04/2013

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71536488

$2,200,000
05/18/2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #309383748

$725,000

+3.9% / yr

05/18/2011

Sold

MLS PIN #71060202

$725,000
05/18/2011

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71060202

—
05/18/2011

Contingent

MLS PIN #71060202

—
04/07/2010

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71060202

$915,000
10/31/1995

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #89316628

$400,000
10/31/1995

Sold

MLS PIN #30062816

$400,000
08/09/1995

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30062816

$425,000

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Public Records for 37 Forster Road

Taxable ValueLand$625,100Additions$2,916,900Total$3,542,000
Tax Record2025$32,409 ($2,701 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths5.5Total Finished SqFt6,981 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt6,981 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,351 SqFtStories2Lot Size43,996 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1966ZoningCCountyESSEXAPNMANC M:0029 B:0000 L:0015Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 37 Forster Road

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

Manchester Essex Regional High School
Public9 to 12

Essex Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Kristin Francoeur

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