Essex County and Manchester-by-the-Sea Town property record for 18 Forest Ln, Manchester, MA 01944
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,897 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 1.11 acres (48,487 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $619,000 (Jun 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $10,710 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MANC M:0037 B:0000 L:0016 |
| Primary APN | MANC M:0037 B:0000 L:0016 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,897 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 8,167 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,635 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,635 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 48,487 sqft (1.11 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 18 FOREST LN |
|---|---|
| City | MANCHESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01944-1274 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Subdivision | EDWARD MORLEY |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | MANCHESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 218100 |
18 Forest Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2011.
Source: Essex County and Manchester-by-the-Sea Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18 FOREST LN, MANCHESTER, MA 01944-1274 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 7, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 7, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 12, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 30451 / 608 |
| Transfer Doc | 26621-370 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 18 Forest Ln was $10,710, up 4.1% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Manchester-by-the-Sea Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Manchester-by-the-Sea Town |
| Unified School District | Manchester Essex Regional School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,710.00 (+4.09%) | $1,170,500 (+6.37%) Land $464,200 Building $706,300 | $1,286,110 |
| 2024 | $10,289.00 (+1.15%) | $1,100,400 (+12.83%) Land $442,600 Building $657,800 | |
| 2023 | $10,172.00 | $975,300 Land $399,400 Building $575,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 18 Forest Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 41 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 53 units insured incl. 12 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 52 (1978–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 52 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · tidal / storm surge |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 18 Forest Ln is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | MANCHESTER BY THE SEA DPW serves 5,201 people · EPA ID MA3166000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 31 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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