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$2,150,000

12 Bennett Street, Manchester MA 01944
Manchester, MA 01944
Listed by Nest | Syndi Zaiger Group
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3.5
Living area
3,016 sqft
Year built
1730

About this home

One of Manchester-by-the-Sea’s prettiest homes, the historic Col. Israel Tappan House offers the rare combination of antique character, beautiful updates, exceptional outdoor spaces, and an incredible village location. Just moments from downtown, the harbor, Singing Beach, shops, restaurants, and the commuter rail, this is a home where you are truly in the heart of Manchester on one of its most beloved streets. Bright, warm, and loaded with character, the home blends original architectural details with thoughtful renovations designed for modern living. A beautifully updated chef’s kitchen is bright and sunny with breakfast bar, ample cabinetry, and Viking range. The dining area opens to an expansive deck, creating wonderful indoor-outdoor flow for entertaining, dining, or simply enjoying the landscaped surroundings. Formal living and dining rooms add charm and versatility, while large windows and southern exposure fill the home with natural light. Upstairs, the primary suite enjoys its own private deck and seasonal views toward Manchester Harbor, joined by two additional bedrooms and a full bath. A separate, spacious suite above the heated garage offers tremendous flexibility as an office, studio, or 4th bedroom and is complete with a recently added full bath. The finished lower level provides additional living and recreation space leading to a screened-in porch. Outside, the property is every bit as special. Beautifully landscaped grounds create a private oasis in the heart of the village, with mature plantings, multiple decks, a screened porch, and fire pit offering inviting spaces to gather, entertain, or unwind. Morning coffee on the deck, summer evenings around the fire, a stroll into town for dinner, or a walk to the beach and harbor, this is a home that captures the Manchester lifestyle beautifully. Historic yet comfortable, elegant without being formal, and exceptionally well located, 12 Bennett is a rare opportunity to own a truly special home in the heart of Manchester-by-the-Sea.

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Property details

MLS #
73580955
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
16
On market date
September 22, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3.5
Garage spaces
1
Parking spaces
3
Lot size
0.1 acres

Location

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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary
Manchester Memorial Elementary
0.66 mi away · Grades -1-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
298
Student:teacher ratio
8.5:1
District
Manchester Essex Regional
Middle
Manchester Essex Regional Middle School
0.76 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
283
Student:teacher ratio
10.5:1
District
Manchester Essex Regional
High
Manchester Essex Regional High School
0.76 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
450
Student:teacher ratio
10.5:1
District
Manchester Essex Regional

Walkability

Blended score for Manchester's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

47
Somewhat walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
6.0 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
73 / 100
Restaurants & cafes12
Grocery stores1
Parks12
Schools5
Transit stops1
Pharmacies1

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$430,000 down
$1,720,000 loan
Principal & interest$11,156
Property tax (est.)$1,792
Home insurance (est.)$150

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