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38 FOREST AVE

SAUGUS, MA 01906
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,393 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1957
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,115 (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.$759,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$325,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$433,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$739,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
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.0.18
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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
Saugus Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
E
Veterans Early Learning Center
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · 0.4 mi
H
Saugus High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi

District: Saugus School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01906These 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.72
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.79

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.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.29,549
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,506 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$101,903
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$119,719
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°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

38 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.

  • Bigger than 78% of homes in Saugus 01906

How it measures up in Saugus 01906

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Saugus 01906.

Living area2,393 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,722 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Year built1957
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Newer than 51% of homes nearby

How 38 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSaugus 01906Essex County
Living areabigger than2,393 ft²78% of homes71% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac40% of homes36% of homes
Year builtnewer than195751% of homes50% of homes

About 38 Forest Ave

When did 38 Forest Ave, Saugus, MA last sell?

38 Forest Ave, Saugus, MA last sold on Jul 5, 1994, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 38 Forest Ave, Saugus, MA?

38 Forest Ave, Saugus, MA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,393 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 38 Forest Ave, Saugus, MA built?

38 Forest Ave, Saugus, MA was built in 1957, making it 69 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 38 Forest Ave, Saugus, MA?

38 Forest Ave, Saugus, MA is assigned to Saugus Middle School (middle), rated C-; Veterans Early Learning Center (elementary); Saugus High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Saugus School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 38 Forest Ave, Saugus, MA compare to other homes in Saugus 01906?

Among the 8,776 homes in Saugus 01906, it is bigger than 78% of them (2,393 ft² against a typical 1,722 ft²), its lot is bigger than 40% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 51% of them (1957 against a typical 1956). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 38 Forest Ave, Saugus, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 38 Forest Ave, Saugus, MA was $8,115. The county assessed it at $759,800.

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