Fantastic value for this very nice 2 bedroom cape located near town center and overlooking horse property. Attention downsizers, first timers, and all in-between! There's a nice manageable yard, and abundance of hardwood floors, and gas heat and cooking make this charmer a great value. Book your showing today and live the good life in picturesque Essex, Massachusetts.
Sold for $579,000
Zestimate®
$579,000
18 Forest Ave, Essex, MA 01929
2beds
1,152sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1942
7,261 Square Feet Lot
$579,000 Zestimate®
$503/sqft
$3,279 Estimated rent
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Gas heatOverlooking horse propertyAbundance of hardwood floorsNice manageable yard
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Listed by:
Ted Richard 978-921-1117,
J. Barrett & Company 978-468-0046
Bought with:
Brian Rothe
Coldwell Banker Realty - Manchester
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73521640
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 15 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 13 x 10
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
- Area: 56
- Dimensions: 8 x 7
Bathroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 56
- Dimensions: 8 x 7
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
Family room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11 x 10
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 234
- Dimensions: 18 x 13
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Second Floor
Features
- Entry Hall
- Flooring: Tile, Laminate, Hardwood
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,152
- Total interior livable area: 1,152 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,152
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Porch
Lot
- Size: 7,261 Square Feet
Details
- Foundation area: 624
- Parcel number: M:140 L:4,1887188
- Zoning: RS2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1942
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Walk/Jog Trails
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Essex
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $503/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $458,200
- Annual tax amount: $5,952
- Date on market: 6/19/2026
- Listing terms: Contract
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/17/2026 | Sold | $579,000+1.6%$503/sqft |
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| 6/20/2026 | Pending sale | $569,900$495/sqft |
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| 6/17/2026 | Contingent | $569,900$495/sqft |
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| 6/12/2026 | Price change | $569,900-5%$495/sqft |
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| 6/9/2026 | Pending sale | $599,900$521/sqft |
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| 5/26/2026 | Contingent | $599,900$521/sqft |
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| 5/21/2026 | Price change | $599,900+0.2%$521/sqft |
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| 5/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $599,000+78.1%$520/sqft |
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| 6/15/2018 | Sold | $336,400+163.8%$292/sqft |
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| 6/29/1992 | Sold | $127,500$111/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,952 +2.3% | $458,200 +4.9% |
| 2024 | $5,816 -0.2% | $436,600 +4% |
| 2023 | $5,830 | $420,000 |
| 2022 | $5,830 +12.4% | $420,000 +27.9% |
| 2021 | $5,189 +2.2% | $328,400 +5.4% |
| 2020 | $5,078 +6% | $311,700 |
| 2019 | $4,791 +2.9% | $311,700 +5% |
| 2018 | $4,654 +2.4% | $296,800 |
| 2017 | $4,547 +5.2% | $296,800 +8.3% |
| 2016 | $4,323 | $274,100 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 01929
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Essex Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 8/10Manchester Essex Regional Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.9 mi
- 9/10Manchester Essex Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Manchester-Essex
- High: Manchester-Essex
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Essex County
- Essex
- 01929
- 18 Forest Ave
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