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$789,708$417 / 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 92How 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

20 FOREST ST

BYFIELD, MA 01922
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,896 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.
2.05 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1994
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$790K
$728K low$852K high
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.$789,708
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$631,766

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,085 (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.$682,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$319,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$363,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$724,185

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.minimal

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
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.05
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(8)

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 SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 mi
E
Newbury ElementaryA+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 4.7 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
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 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 67% of homes in Byfield 01922
  • Smaller than 70% of homes in Byfield 01922
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Essex County
  • Newer than 86% of homes in Essex County

What homes are worth in Byfield 01922

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

This home
$558K$1.6M

This home is worth more than 33% 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$789,708
CheaperTypical $874,162Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$417
CheaperTypical $399Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Living area1,896 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,304 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Lot size2.05 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Year built1994
OlderTypical 1981Newer

Newer than 74% of homes nearby

How 20 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeByfield 01922Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$789,70833% of homes62% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$41759% of homes53% of homes
Living areabigger than1,896 ft²30% of homes53% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.05 ac78% of homes93% of homes
Year builtnewer than199474% of homes86% of homes

About 20 Forest St

How much is 20 Forest St, Byfield, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 20 Forest St, Byfield, MA is $789,708 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $727,883 to $851,533. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 20 Forest St, Byfield, MA last sell?

20 Forest St, Byfield, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 20 Forest St, Byfield, MA?

20 Forest St, Byfield, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,896 square feet of living space and a 2.05-acre lot.

When was 20 Forest St, Byfield, MA built?

20 Forest St, Byfield, MA was built in 1994, making it 32 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 20 Forest St, Byfield, MA?

20 Forest St, Byfield, MA is assigned to Triton Middle School (middle), rated B-; Triton High School (high), rated B-; 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 20 Forest St, Byfield, MA compare to other homes in Byfield 01922?

Among the 1,051 homes in Byfield 01922, it is worth more than 33% of them ($789,708 against a typical $874,162), its price per square foot is higher than 59% of them ($417 against a typical $399), it is bigger than 30% of them (1,896 ft² against a typical 2,304 ft²), its lot is bigger than 78% of them (2.05 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 74% of them (1994 against a typical 1981). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 62% 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 St, Byfield, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 20 Forest St, Byfield, MA was $5,085. The county assessed it at $682,500.

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