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$1,085,000

8 Forest Street, Manchester MA 01944
Manchester, MA 01944
Listed by Julie Gamble Smith
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,483 sqft
Year built
1930

About this home

Coastal cottage charm meets modern comfort in the heart of Manchester-by-the-Sea! Brimming with character and thoughtfully updated throughout, this inviting 3 bed, 2 bath home offers the perfect blend of classic New England appeal and easy, everyday living. A beautifully renovated kitchen with crisp white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a center island flows seamlessly into the dining area, while the sun-filled living room offers a warm and welcoming retreat. A dedicated home office provides flexibility for today's lifestyle, and a delightful three-season porch invites you to relax and unwind. Hardwood floors, tasteful finishes, and abundant natural light add to the home's appeal. Outside, an exceptionally spacious backyard offers endless possibilities for gardening, entertaining, recreation, or future expansion. All this in a prime location just moments from Manchester's charming village, schools, parks, shops, restaurants, and commuter rail. A rare opportunity to enjoy coastal village living with room to grow!

Property details

MLS
MLS Property Information Network
MLS #
73592971
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
1
On market date
October 20, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
1
Parking spaces
4
Lot size
0.36 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Manchester Memorial Elementary
0.4 mi away · Grades -1-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
298
Student:teacher ratio
8.5:1
District
Manchester Essex Regional
Middle
Manchester Essex Regional Middle School
0.48 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
283
Student:teacher ratio
10.5:1
District
Manchester Essex Regional
High
Manchester Essex Regional High School
0.48 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
450
Student:teacher ratio
10.5:1
District
Manchester Essex Regional

Walkability

Blended score for Manchester's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

59
Somewhat walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
10.0 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
73 / 100
Restaurants & cafes12
Grocery stores1
Parks10
Schools6
Transit stops1
Pharmacies1

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Manchester, from live MLS data.

On the market 1 days -- 106 fewer days than Manchester's current average of 107 days.
For reference, the median list price across 72 active listings in Manchester right now is $987,000.

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$217,000 down
$868,000 loan
Principal & interest$5,630
Property tax (est.)$904
Home insurance (est.)$150

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