18 Forest Ave, Essex MA 01929

Essex, MA 01929

$599,000

Est. $3,725/month

Beds

1.5

Baths

1,152

Sq Ft

$520

Price/Sq Ft

0.17

Acres

1942

Year Built

Single Family Residence

Type

10 hours 26 minutes

Time on Market

Active Listed May 20, 2026 • MLS# 73521640 Copied!

About this home

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.

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Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1942

Bedrooms

Full Bathrooms

Half Bathrooms

Living Area

1,152 sq ft

Total Rooms

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Single Family Residence

Year Built 1942

Living Area 1,152 sq ft

Lot Size 0.17 acres

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 1

Half Baths 1

Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas

Cooling None

Flooring Tile, Laminate, Hardwood

Appliances Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Fireplace None

Basement Full

Laundry Second Floor

Features Entry Hall

Exterior

Construction Frame

Architecture Cape

Roof Shingle

Features Porch

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch Porch

Parking

Features Paved Drive, Off Street

Total Spaces 3

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $5,952

Assessed Value $458,200

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Laminate, Hardwood

Appliances: Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Interior Features: Entry Hall

Windows: Insulated Windows

Basement: Full

Laundry: Second Floor

Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Cape

Year Built: 1942

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials: Frame

Roof: Shingle

Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas

Heating Zones: 1

Cooling: None

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch

Patio & Porch: Porch

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Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 3

Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

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18 Forest Ave, Essex MA 01929

Essex, MA 01929

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School District

Manchester Essex Regional School District local

✓ School Safety 2024-25

0.0% Very Low (Safest)

↓ 5.5% below state avg

Elementary Schools

1 school

B+

Essex Elementary School

1.2 mi | #262 of 824 | Score: 52.0

Dropped 121 spots from last year

-6.2 below state avg

215 students Less Diverse

Grades K-05

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🏠

Listed for Sale

May 20, 2026

$599,000

Original listing

Agent: Ted Richard Office: J. Barrett & Company

Previous Transaction - MLS #72254546

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Previously Sold

Jun 15, 2018

$336,400

MLS #72254546

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Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
05/20/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$599,000	-	-	Original listing
06/15/2018	🏷️ Previously Sold	$336,400	-	-	MLS #72254546

Price & Status History

Date	Event	Price	Change
May 20, 2026	New Listing Added	$599,000	—
Jun 15, 2018	Sold	$336,400	—

Market Statistics

Time on Market

10 hours 26 minutes

Price per Sq Ft

$520

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2025	$5,952	$458,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$5,952

Tax Year 2025

Assessed Value

$458,200

Listing Information

Listing Agent Ted Richard

Listing Office J. Barrett & Company

Agent MLS ID C8487388

Office MLS ID C95243

Listing Data Updated May 20, 2026 9:57 AM EDT

Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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