Essex County and Manchester-by-the-Sea Town property record for 35 Forest St, Manchester, MA 01944
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 1.48 acres (64,608 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $10,459 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MANC M:0035 B:0000 L:0039 |
| Primary APN | MANC M:0035 B:0000 L:0039 |
|---|
| Lot Area | 64,608 sqft (1.48 acres) |
|---|---|
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Street Address | 35 FOREST ST |
|---|---|
| City | MANCHESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01944-1253 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Subdivision | CLAIRE F EMLEN |
| Legal Lot Number | 39 |
| Jurisdiction | MANCHESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 218100 |
35 Forest St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2014.
Source: Essex County and Manchester-by-the-Sea Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 35 FOREST ST, MANCHESTER, MA 01944-1253 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 28, 2014 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 28, 2014 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 2, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 33089 / 571 |
| Transfer Doc | 33089-571 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 35 Forest St was $10,459, up 5.4% 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 | $10,459.00 (+5.36%) | $1,143,100 (+7.67%) Land $484,600 Building $658,500 | $1,159,095 |
| 2024 | $9,927.00 (-2.23%) | $1,061,700 (+9.07%) Land $461,500 Building $600,200 | |
| 2023 | $10,153.00 | $973,400 Land $413,500 Building $559,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 35 Forest St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 52 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 35 Forest St is low, with a 0.01% 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 | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
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 118 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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