Essex County and Manchester-by-the-Sea Town property record for 61 Forest St, Manchester, MA 01944
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,088 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 1.23 acres (53,714 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $735,000 (Apr 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $9,847 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MANC M:0035 B:0000 L:0028 |
| Primary APN | MANC M:0035 B:0000 L:0028 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,088 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,222 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,590 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 954 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 53,714 sqft (1.23 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 61 FOREST ST |
|---|---|
| City | MANCHESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01944-1254 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Subdivision | JAMES B MAREN |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | MANCHESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 218100 |
Source: Essex County and Manchester-by-the-Sea Town records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 61 FOREST ST, MANCHESTER, MA 01944-1254 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 28, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 28, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 15, 1988 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 25616 / 79 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $9,847.00 (+3.21%) | $1,076,200 (+5.47%) Land $495,200 Building $581,000 | $1,228,730 |
| 2024 | $9,541.00 (+1.24%) | $1,020,400 (+12.94%) Land $472,300 Building $548,100 | |
| 2023 | $9,424.00 | $903,500 Land $426,300 Building $477,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Record 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.
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 | 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 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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