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$569,713$249 / 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 98How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $137,500 on Jan 15, 1999

20 FOREST AVE

HAVERHILL, MA 01830
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
2,290 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
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

$570K
$556K low$583K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$137,500 · Jan 15, 1999
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$304,404
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$243,523
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.48%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$233,182
HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORP · R · recorded Sep 5, 2006
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$32,127
HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORP

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,386 (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.$502,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$152,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$350,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$476,805

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.0.15
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(11)

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.

E
Golden Hill Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades 1–4 · 1.0 mi
M
Dr. Paul Nettle Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Haverhill High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi

District: Haverhill School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01830These 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.100
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.93

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.28,516
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,930 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$82,547
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$98,837
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

20 Forest Ave 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 72% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs less per square foot than 97% of homes in Essex County
  • Bigger than 70% of homes in Haverhill 01830
  • Has a smaller lot than 80% of homes in Haverhill 01830
  • Older than 76% of homes in Essex County

What homes are worth in Haverhill 01830

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

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$238K$947K

This home is worth more than 60% of homes in Haverhill 01830.

How it measures up in Haverhill 01830

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Haverhill 01830.

Estimated value$569,713
CheaperTypical $537,347Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$249
CheaperTypical $316Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Living area2,290 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,835 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1942Newer

Newer than 36% of homes nearby

How 20 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHaverhill 01830Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$569,71360% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24913% of homes3% of homes
Living areabigger than2,290 ft²70% of homes67% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac20% of homes27% of homes
Year builtnewer than191036% of homes24% of homes

About 20 Forest Ave

How much is 20 Forest Ave, Haverhill, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 20 Forest Ave, Haverhill, MA is $569,713 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $556,184 to $583,242. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 20 Forest Ave, Haverhill, MA last sell?

20 Forest Ave, Haverhill, MA last sold on Jan 15, 1999 for $137,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 20 Forest Ave, Haverhill, MA?

20 Forest Ave, Haverhill, MA has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 2,290 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 20 Forest Ave, Haverhill, MA built?

20 Forest Ave, Haverhill, MA was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 20 Forest Ave, Haverhill, MA?

20 Forest Ave, Haverhill, MA is assigned to Golden Hill Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Dr. Paul Nettle Middle School (middle), rated C-; Haverhill High School (high), rated C. All sit in Haverhill School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 20 Forest Ave, Haverhill, MA compare to other homes in Haverhill 01830?

Among the 7,120 homes in Haverhill 01830, it is worth more than 60% of them ($569,713 against a typical $537,347), its price per square foot is higher than 13% of them ($249 against a typical $316), it is bigger than 70% of them (2,290 ft² against a typical 1,835 ft²), its lot is bigger than 20% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 36% of them (1910 against a typical 1942). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 28% 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 20 Forest Ave, Haverhill, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 20 Forest Ave, Haverhill, MA was $5,386. The county assessed it at $502,900.

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