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  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 1,152 Sq. Ft.
  • 0.17 Acres
  • Updated 6 hours ago
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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.

Full Property Details for 18 Forest Ave

General

  • Price: $599,000
  • Taxes: $5,952 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • MLS ID: 73521640
  • Updated: Today (5/20/2026)
  • Added to Site: Today

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathroom 1: 8.00 x 7.00, First
  • Bathroom 2: 8.00 x 7.00, Second

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Primary Bedroom: 15.00 x 12.00, Second
  • Bedroom 2: 13.00 x 10.00, Second

Other Rooms

  • Living Room: 18.00 x 13.00, First
  • Family Room: First
  • Kitchen: 11.00 x 10.00, First
  • Dining Room: 11.00 x 11.00, First

Parking

  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Location

  • County: Essex

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Basement: Yes
  • Square Feet: 1,152
  • Year Built: 1942

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.17

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $5,952
  • Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

  • Disclosures/Rstr.: Subject to sellers finding suitable housing.
  • Property ID: M:140 L:4, 1887188

Listed by J. Barrett & Company, Ted Richard

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  • Ted Richard

    J. Barrett & Company

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Schools serving 18 Forest Ave

School District:Manchester Essex Regional School District
NameGradesDistance
Essex Elementary School
12 Story Street, Essex, MA 01929
K-51.1 mi
Manchester Essex Regional Middle School
36 Lincoln Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA 01944
6-82.9 mi
Manchester Essex Regional High School
36 Lincoln Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA 01944
9-122.9 mi
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Price & Sales History for 18 Forest Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/20/2026
Listed
$599,000
369.8%
MLS
6/29/1992
Sold
$127,500
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Tax History for 18 Forest Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$5,952
2%
$458,200
5%
2024
$5,816
—
$436,600
4%
2023
$5,830
3%
$420,000
17%
2022
$5,650
9%
$359,900
10%
2021
$5,189
2%
$328,400
5%
2020
$5,078
6%
$311,700
—
2019
$4,791
3%
$311,700
5%
2018
$4,654
2%
$296,800
—
2017
$4,547
5%
$296,800
8%
2016
$4,323
4%
$274,100
2%
2015
$4,151
1%
$269,200
—
2014
$4,103
—
$269,200
—
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18 Forest Ave, Essex, MA 01929 (MLS# 73521640) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 18 Forest Ave is currently listed for $599,000 and was received on May 20, 2026. Want to learn more about 18 Forest Ave? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in North Lawrence? You can browse all North Lawrence real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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