Welcome to 25 Bennett Street, a truly special Manchester-by-the-Sea home where character, comfort, light, and location come together. Set on beautiful grounds moments from the heart of the village, this three-bedroom home offers a wonderful sense of space and warmth, with two full bathrooms and a half bath, beautiful hardwood floors, a formal dining room, and an abundance of natural light throughout. The home has an inviting, comfortable quality that makes it equally suited to everyday living, entertaining, and enjoying the quiet moments that make a house feel like home.Outside, the beautiful yard offers room to relax, garden, entertain, or simply enjoy the changing seasons. There is something particularly appealing about having a lovely piece of land while being able to walk to nearly everything that makes Manchester-by-the-Sea so special.The lifestyle is exceptional. From 25 Bennett Street, the village, harbor, Singing Beach, restaurants, shopping, and commuter rail are all within walking distance. Start the morning with coffee in the village, spend the afternoon at the beach, stroll to the harbor, meet friends for dinner, or take the train into Boston. It is a rare combination of coastal beauty, village convenience, and easy access to the city. Manchester’s highly regarded public school system is also consistently recognized among the top 10 in Massachusetts.And then there is the history. Dating to circa 1674, 25 Bennett Street is believed to be the second-oldest surviving home in Manchester-by-the-Sea and one of only 61 surviving homes in Massachusetts dating from 1660 to 1700. The house began as a half house and evolved through the generations into a classic New England saltbox. More than 350 years later, its story continues- not simply as a remarkable historic home, but as a beautiful place to live and experience the very best of Manchester- by- the-Sea.
For sale
$1,595,000
25 Bennett St, Manchester, MA 01944
3beds
2,122sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1674
0.27 Acres Lot
$1,537,900 Zestimate®
$752/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Classic new england saltboxFormal dining roomBeautiful yardThree-bedroom homeLovely piece of landInviting comfortable qualityBeautiful hardwood floors
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Listed by:
Nest | Syndi Zaiger Group 508-843-0300,
Compass 617-206-3333,
Syndi Zaiger 508-843-0300
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73577431
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,122
- Total interior livable area: 2,122 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,122
- Finished area below ground: 200
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Storage, Garden, Stone Wall
- Waterfront features: Harbor, 1/10 to 3/10 To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Lot
- Size: 0.27 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 28 0 28,2016831
- Zoning: A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Antique
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1674
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Manchester
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $752/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $730,000
- Annual tax amount: $6,351
- Date on market: 9/19/2026
Estimated market value
$1,537,900
$1.46M - $1.61M
$5,190/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,595,000$752/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,671 +3% | $838,400 +5.2% |
| 2024 | $7,449 -2.2% | $796,700 +9.1% |
| 2023 | $7,617 | $730,300 |
| 2022 | $7,617 +5.9% | $730,300 +11.5% |
| 2021 | $7,195 -2.1% | $654,700 +4.2% |
| 2020 | $7,349 +7.1% | $628,100 +2.8% |
| 2019 | $6,863 +4.7% | $611,100 +2.8% |
| 2018 | $6,554 +0.3% | $594,200 |
| 2017 | $6,536 -0.6% | $594,200 |
| 2016 | $6,578 +8.2% | $594,200 +6% |
| 2015 | $6,079 +3.7% | $560,800 |
| 2014 | $5,860 +5% | $560,800 +5.7% |
| 2013 | $5,579 +2.3% | $530,800 -1.6% |
| 2012 | $5,451 +8.8% | $539,200 -2.7% |
| 2011 | $5,010 +5% | $554,200 -5.5% |
| 2010 | $4,772 -9.2% | $586,200 -8% |
| 2009 | $5,254 +6.7% | $636,900 -2.6% |
| 2008 | $4,922 +3.3% | $653,600 |
| 2007 | $4,765 +8.1% | $653,600 +11.9% |
| 2006 | $4,409 -2.5% | $584,000 |
| 2005 | $4,520 +6.3% | $584,000 -0.3% |
| 2004 | $4,254 +16.6% | $586,000 +34.7% |
| 2003 | $3,647 +7.7% | $435,200 +8% |
| 2002 | $3,385 +12% | $403,000 +52.1% |
| 1999 | $3,021 | $265,000 |
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Neighborhood: 01944
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Manchester Memorial Elementary
- Middle: Manchester Essex Regional
- High: Manchester Essex Regional
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





