17 Forbes Rd, Rochester, MA, 02770
About This Home
Welcome to the BEST location Rochester has to offer! This modern open floor plan with optional 1st floor bedroom is set high on the hill overlooking the picturesque Peirceville cranberry bogs! featuring a large kitchen with sleek stainless appliances & custom center island, a versatile extra room on the first floor with adjacent full bath can serve as a 4th bedroom or in-home office space. The upper level showcases a primary suite with walk-in closet & private bath and two more spacious bedrooms with a shared bath as well as a dedicated 2nd floor laundry room! Entertainment size deck, attached 2 car garage with remotes & keypad control (rendering shows garage on right but this garage will be on left side) Now is the time to lock in this rare location and choose your personal colors, flooring, counters and more! One of the precious few homes in the neighborhood with no HOA fee's or pesky covenant's, yet sits on arguably the best lot in the neighborhood! Contact listing agent for details
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 2026
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Laundry features: Second Floor
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full
Bedroom2
- Level: Second
Bedroom3
- Level: Second
Bedroom4
- Level: First
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Dining Room
- Level: First
Features
- Finished area above ground: 2,000
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Propane
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,000
- Total interior livable area: 2,000 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living Room
- Level: First
Master Bathroom
- Features: Yes
Master Bedroom
- Level: Second
Property
Details
- Zoning: res
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic View(s)
- Frontage length: 225.00
Lot
- Lot size: 2 Acres
- Features: Easements,Cleared,Level,Other
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Attached,Paved Drive
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Inland Flooding
- Drought
- Hurricane
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $4,545 | $54,540 |
| Home Insurance * | $299 | $3,588 |
| Property Taxes | $794 | $9,528 |
| Electricity | $394 | $4,732 |
| Total | $6,032 | $72,384 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
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Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
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Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-18 | Price change | $879,900 |
| 2026-05-19 | Listed for sale | $899,000 |
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