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$744,925$408 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $185,800 on Dec 18, 1996

17 FOREST ST

BYFIELD, MA 01922
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,827 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.82 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$745K
$718K low$772K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$185,800 · Dec 18, 1996

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,671 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$627,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$297,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$329,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$706,515

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.16 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.82
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Triton Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.0 mi
H
Triton High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 mi
E
Newbury ElementaryA-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 4.8 mi

District: Triton School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01922These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.35
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.91

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,439
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.319 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$164,292
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$189,032
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

17 Forest St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 70% of homes in Byfield 01922
  • Costs more per square foot than 65% of homes in Byfield 01922
  • Smaller than 73% of homes in Byfield 01922
  • Has a bigger lot than 75% of homes in Essex County
  • Older than 89% of homes in Byfield 01922

What homes are worth in Byfield 01922

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$520K$1.6M

This home is worth more than 30% of homes in Byfield 01922.

How it measures up in Byfield 01922

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Byfield 01922.

Estimated value$744,925
CheaperTypical $849,267Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$408
CheaperTypical $383Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Living area1,827 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,318 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Lot size0.82 ac
SmallerTypical 1.06 acBigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1981Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 17 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeByfield 01922Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$744,92530% of homes58% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$40865% of homes53% of homes
Living areabigger than1,827 ft²27% of homes50% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.82 ac30% of homes75% of homes
Year builtnewer than190011% of homes21% of homes

About 17 Forest St

How much is 17 Forest St, Byfield, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 17 Forest St, Byfield, MA is $744,925 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $717,546 to $772,304. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 17 Forest St, Byfield, MA last sell?

17 Forest St, Byfield, MA last sold on Dec 18, 1996 for $185,800, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 17 Forest St, Byfield, MA?

17 Forest St, Byfield, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,827 square feet of living space and a 0.82-acre lot.

When was 17 Forest St, Byfield, MA built?

17 Forest St, Byfield, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 17 Forest St, Byfield, MA?

17 Forest St, Byfield, MA is assigned to Triton Middle School (middle), rated B; Triton High School (high), rated C+; Newbury Elementary (elementary), rated A-. All sit in Triton School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 17 Forest St, Byfield, MA compare to other homes in Byfield 01922?

Among the 1,051 homes in Byfield 01922, it is worth more than 30% of them ($744,925 against a typical $849,267), its price per square foot is higher than 65% of them ($408 against a typical $383), it is bigger than 27% of them (1,827 ft² against a typical 2,318 ft²), its lot is bigger than 30% of them (0.82 ac against a typical 1.06 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1900 against a typical 1981). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 58% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 17 Forest St, Byfield, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Forest St, Byfield, MA was $4,671. The county assessed it at $627,000.

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