42 Forest St, Danvers, MA 01923
OFF MARKET

42 Forest St
Danvers, MA 01923

  • 5 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
  • 2,912 sqft (on 0.74 acres)

$981,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 25, 2026

$981,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 25, 2026
5 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,912 sqft
(on 0.74 acres)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$981K
Since last month
Decreased$16K (-1.6%)
Since last year
Increased$31K (+3.3%)
Since last sale
Increased$649K (+193.8%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +179% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$984K
July 2026$1M
June 2026$1.02M
May 2026$1.02M
April 2026$989K
March 2026$987K
February 2026$932K
January 2026$920K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
39 Forest St, Danvers, MA
0.06
Single-Family Home
$475,000
09/16/25
4
3
3,071
10 Oxbow Rd, Danvers, MA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$1,060,000
05/29/26
3
3.5
3,298
11 Spring St, Danvers, MA
0.48
Single-Family Home
$900,000
03/26/26
6
3
3,376
10 Colantoni Dr, Danvers, MA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$1,750,555
12/31/25
4
3.5
3,500
4 Briarwood Dr, Danvers, MA
0.53
Single-Family Home
$780,000
02/13/26
4
2.5
2,232
108 Centre St, Danvers, MA
0.53
Single-Family Home
$820,100
10/16/25
3
1.5
2,648
5 College Pond Dr, Danvers, MA
0.62
Single-Family Home
$950,000
10/31/25
3
3.5
3,210
77 Centre St, Danvers, MA
0.52
Single-Family Home
$895,000
06/24/26
3
3
2,092
110 Forest St, Danvers, MA
0.49
Single-Family Home
$615,000
11/10/25
3
1
2,376
53 Centre St, Danvers, MA
0.60
Single-Family Home
$842,000
12/09/25
4
1.5
1,884

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
38 Forest St, Danvers, MA 01923
0.06
$823,400
4
2
2,287
Off Market
10 Oxbow Rd, Danvers, MA 01923
0.17
$1,060,000
3
3.5
3,298
Recently Sold
12 Forest St, Danvers, MA 01923
0.19
$722,900
4
1.5
1,914
Off Market
322 Maple St, Danvers, MA 01923
0.21
$581,600
3
2
1,463
Off Market
17 Brentwood Cir, Danvers, MA 01923
0.27
$839,200
5
2
2,419
Off Market
307 Maple St #307, Danvers, MA 01923
0.26
$479,000
3
1.5
1,524
Recently Sold
303 Maple St #303, Danvers, MA 01923
0.26
-
2
1.5
1,551
Off Market
26 Bayberry Rd, Danvers, MA 01923
0.27
$981,900
4
2.5
3,442
Off Market
10 Colantoni Dr, Danvers, MA 01923
0.29
$1,750,555
4
3.5
3,500
Recently Sold
20 Bayberry Rd, Danvers, MA 01923
0.30
$941,900
3
2.5
2,246
Off Market
21 Bayberry Rd, Danvers, MA 01923
0.30
$780,600
4
1.5
1,836
Off Market
367 Maple St, Danvers, MA 01923
0.35
$1,074,400
5
3.5
3,820
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 42 Forest St.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1890
Lot Size
0.74 acres
Living Area
2,912 sqft
Price/Sqft
$337
Parking
Garage

About this House

Situated amongst the trees, this property is in its own oasis and surrounded on three sides by woods and conservation land. This cozy home is updated with fresh paint, new lighting fixtures, SS appliances, and new flooring. The eat in kitchen with cathedral ceiling and skylights, allows for a spacious feeling and drenches guests with an abundance of natural light. Adjacent to the kitchen is the newly renovated dining room with new paint, new flooring and plenty of natural light coming from the cathedral ceiling with skylight. The cozy family room has been remodeled as well with fresh paint, flooring and new side door to the tranquil gardens and outside entertainment area. This home offers 2-3 bedrooms with one of the bedrooms on the 1st FL, currently being used as an office. Upstairs offers 2 bedrooms and renovated full bath with tiled tub/shower, bead board trim details and granite vanity counter top. Close to Route 1, 128 and 95, minutes from downtown and Northshore Shopping Mall
42 Forest St, Danvers, MA 01923 is a 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 2,912 sqft single-family home built in 1890. It last sold for $335,000 on Nov 30, 2015. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $981,200, with a rent estimate of $5,555/month.

Home Details for 42 Forest St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAdditional StorageAtticNumber of Rooms: 12Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Breakfast Nook, Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, Library, Master Bath, Mud Room, Office, Recreation Room, Workshop, Sun RoomStorage
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump, Gas, Wood PelletAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Double Paned Windows

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: Shingle, Wood, Cement ConcreteGardenLawn
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 7Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1890Year Updated: 2018
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.74 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Nov 30, 2015
Source: N/A
Sold
$335,000
Oct 12, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$335,000
Oct 6, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$335,000
Aug 29, 2011
Source: N/A
Sold
$280,000
Jun 14, 2011
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$289,000
Price decreased by 3%

Market trends in Danvers

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$655K
$8.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
—
Price per sq ft
$395
$19MoM
Available listings
46
3MoM

Around this home

What Locals Say about Danvers

At least 166 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 88 % Say car is needed

  • 87 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 87 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 82 % Say parking is easy

  • 75 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 74 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 73 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 73 % Say kids play outside

  • 67 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 66 % Say there's wildlife

  • 61 % Say it's quiet

  • 57 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 56 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 50 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 41 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 35 % Say there are community events

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  • Marottni
    "Proximity to rail trail is nice"
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  • Ana Rodrigues
    "I've lived in this neighborhood for three years. People so nice and friendly. I have a toddler and we used to play with him outside the house and we felt so safe."
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  • David Benman
    "Town holiday events nearby for example Christmas and Halloween every year downtown with lots of people"
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  • David Benman
    "Good schools and safe neighborhoods and good restaurants and nearby bike trail which is good for walking"
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  • Andrew A.
    "For the street I live on everyone feels like family. It’s RARE but I’m lucky to live on a street where neighbors help each other at the drop of a hat."
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  • Eshmield R.
    "I don’t live in Danvers but I’ve worked here for a while and it is clean, neighborly, and everyone seems to be generally good people in the area "
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  • Cynthia
    "A lot of Dog owner that walk the Danvers walking trail don't pick up after their dog and some do and throw their poop bags in the bushes..☹️"
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  • Joseflores476
    "Everything is pretty close to Danvers. Major highways and road ways. Major retailers all within 15 minutes or less. Plenty of food options, 2 malls. Public schools are some of the best in the area. Overall friendly place to live. I enjoyed it"
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  • Chris A.
    "maybe the traffic downtown and on sonne roads. it is like a small city after all. there are many main streets but plenty of side streets and parks including a dog park that would be perfect for anyone looking to let their dog loose and have sonne fun with other dogs"
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  • Davidf51271
    "17 miles to Lexington where my office is . it takes about an hour or so back and forth. depending on the time of day . It can take well over an hour "
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  • Debi D.
    "We have many many dogs in our Neighborhood. We all walk them and they get to see each other every day. Every single one friendlier than the next and all owners are very respectful with cleaning up after their puppies "
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  • Yeniffer A.
    "Danvers is a good town, I think Danvers is one of the most good places in Massachusetts to live and raise your kids..."
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  • Kaminsc
    "It is a very walkable area. You can walk to the square and the mall and library. There are sidewalks and crosswalks. Los of kids piling and people out walking their dog. "
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  • Jenpratt110
    "There are dogs being walked all the time around my neighborhood and also there is a big open field they can play on !!!"
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  • Keone C.
    "My neighborhood is great, there is a park 5 houses down. Everything is in walking distance, in the neighborhood I live in. The highway is close and my com mi ute is easy. "
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  • Clgotts
    "Have lived my entire life in Danvers. Love this town and wouldn’t live anywhere else. Small community, well managed"
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  • Mtw m.
    "It's very dog friendly here and people are responsible about cleaning up. Most houses have yards but there are no dog friendly parks in the immediate area. "
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  • Julio
    "I have been living in Danvers for a year. The area is pricy but the school system is amazing. There are plenty of restaurants and activities to do with the kids. I truly enjoy the area, people are nice and educated, and keep the area clean. "
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  • Breanna E.
    "I lived in th historic district which was very nice. I also lived downtown which was convenient. I lived on the water also which was also nice for obvious reasons."
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  • Julio
    "It’s safe and clean. The average person is educated and has manners. People in general seem very happy and schools are great. I feel my children are safe in their school system. "
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  • Andi
    "Everyone knows everyone, it’s a big town but a small one! People grow up here and then raise their families here. The schools are great."
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  • Cmcarangelo
    "I live here and it’s close to a lot of activity such as restaurants and malls. This is stupid that I have "
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Frequently asked questions about 42 Forest St

  • What is 42 Forest St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 42 Forest St in Danvers, MA is $981,200.
  • What is the price history for 42 Forest St?
    42 Forest St in Danvers, MA last sold for $335,000 in November 2015.
  • Is Danvers a buyer's or seller's market?
    Danvers is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Danvers?
    The median sale price in Danvers is $655K. That is down $8.33K from the prior month.
  • Does 42 Forest St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 42 Forest St in Danvers, MA has air conditioning.
  • Does 42 Forest St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 42 Forest St in Danvers, MA has in-unit laundry.

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