Active
4 beds3,016 sqft
12 Bennett St, Manchester, MA 01944
Est: $12,338/moGet pre-approved
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.11 acresLot Size
1730Year Built
$713/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

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...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.

Listing Agents

  1. Nest | Syndi Zaiger Group

    Nest | Syndi Zaiger Group

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (508) 843-0300

    M: (508) 843-0300

  2. Syndi Zaiger

    Syndi Zaiger

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (508) 843-0300

    M: (508) 843-0300

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Last updated: 09/22/2026 02:57 PM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73580955

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Property Information for 12 Bennett Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $14,728 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • County: Essex County
  • Town: Manchester
  • Area: MA-Manchester
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Antique
  • Style: Garden, Colonial, Antique
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 3
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1730
  • Lot Size: 0.11 AC / 4,704 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School
  • Living Area: 3016.0
  • Color: white/navy
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Manchester Memorial
  • High School: Manchester Essex High
  • Middle School: Manchester Essex Middle
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Marble, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Recessed Lighting, Bonus Room, Mud Room, Walk-up Attic
  • Laundry Features: Bathroom - Half, First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Deck - Wood, Patio, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Garden Area, Deck, Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Description: Cleared, Sloped
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Access, Ocean, Walk to, 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
  • Waterview Features: Harbor, Public, Walk to
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated, Insulated, Off-Street, Improved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated, Insulated, Off-Street, Improved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Heated, Off-Street, Improved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Icemaker Connection
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 275.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony - Exterior,Deck - Exterior,Double Vanity,Exterior Access,Remodeled
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 27.5
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 10.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 128.26
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.1
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 10.6
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 132.21
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 11.7
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.3
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 274.68
  • Bedroom4 Features: Bathroom - Full,Skylight,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wood,Balcony / Deck,Balcony - Interior,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled
  • Bedroom4 Length: 12.6
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 21.8
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 63.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Flooring - Marble,Double Vanity,Recessed Lighting
  • Bathroom1 Length: 6.3
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom1 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 41.25
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Flooring - Marble
  • Bathroom2 Length: 7.5
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 5.5
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 27.9
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Flooring - Marble
  • Bathroom3 Length: 9.3
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom3 Width: 3.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 155.54
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting
  • Dining Room Length: 15.4
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 10.1
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 210.16
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Family Room Length: 14.8
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 14.2
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 196.5
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Length: 15.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Kitchen Width: 13.1
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 4.5X6
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 141.686999999
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 11.7
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 12.11
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 4507328
  • Assessments: $1,691,000
  • Book: 37040
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Zoning: G
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 6
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 12 Bennett Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 22, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73580955

$2,150,000
Sep 26, 2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72363713

$1,195,000
Jul 20, 2018

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72363713

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/22/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73580955

$2,150,000
09/26/2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72363713

$1,195,000
07/20/2018

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72363713

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 12 Bennett Street

Taxable ValueLand$535,300Additions$1,030,700Total$1,566,000
Tax Record2025$14,329 ($1,194 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,017 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,017 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt567 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,704 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1730Year Renovated1730ZoningGCountyESSEXAPNMANC M:0028 B:0000 L:049A

Schools near 12 Bennett Street

This home is within Manchester Essex Regional School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Essex Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Manchester Essex Regional High School
Public9 to 12

Manchester Memorial Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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12 Bennett Street is a single family home for sale in Manchester, MA 01944. This listing's school district is Manchester Essex Regional School District. Nearby schools include Essex Elementary School, Manchester Essex Regional Middle School and Manchester Essex Regional High School. 12 Bennett Street is a 4-bed, 4-bath, 3,016 sqft single family home built in 1730.

No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of any information, descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified through appropriate means, including, but not limited to, in person inspection and public records, and Compass International Holdings, its subsidiaries, affiliates and independently owned and operated franchisees, and their affiliated agents and associated third parties expressly disclaim any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the seller's discretion. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity. Subject to change at any time. Compass, Inc., its subsidiaries, affiliates and their agents and associated third parties make no guarantee, warranty or representation regarding the accuracy of any waterfront feature, water view or waterfront view.

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