Last Sold Price
4 beds2,235 sqft$626/sqft
8 Highwood Rd, Manchester, MA 01944

Description

8 Highwood Road is your picture-perfect oasis in the heart of Manchester-by-the-Sea. Every space of this home is primed for living well, both inside and out. Offering the perfect balance of open-concept and separation of space, you easily flows from kitchen to living room to dining room to the expansive back patio so you can enjoy every moment with loved ones. With 4 bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite, this home has the ideal space to accommodate all. The calming color palette, beautifully...8 Highwood Road is your picture-perfect oasis in the heart of Manchester-by-the-Sea. Every space of this home is primed for living well, both inside and out. Offering the perfect balance of open-concept and separation of space, you easily flows from kitchen to living room to dining room to the expansive back patio so you can enjoy every moment with loved ones. With 4 bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite, this home has the ideal space to accommodate all. The calming color palette, beautifully updated bathrooms, and views of the spacious, verdant yard offer a sense of tranquility to everyday living. Adding to the value of this home is its large basement with fireplace that can easily be used for a recreation room, home gym, or office. An attached 2-car garage with mudroom offers sought-after functionality. Just a short distance from Manchester’s picturesque central village, top-ranked schools, and renowned Singing Beach, this house is truly a home you don't want to miss.
LISTING CLOSED: 09/04/2024 12:00 AM

Listing Agents

  1. Nest | Syndi Zaiger Group

    Nest | Syndi Zaiger Group

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (508) 843-0300

  2. Syndi Zaiger

    Syndi Zaiger

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (508) 843-0300

Property Details for 8 Highwood Road

Status
MLS #
73246803
Days on Market
20
Taxes
$8,172 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1965
Buyer's Agent Compensation
2%
Town
Manchester
Area
MA-Manchester
Architectural Style
Garrison
Style
Garrison
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,185,000

Avg days on market

38

Sale-to-list ratio

96.9%

[Manchester, MA]

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Location

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Building Information for 8 Highwood Road

Stories-Year Built1965Building Size-Lot Size0.76 AC / 33,302 SF

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$7,797 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,116

Property Taxes

$681

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 8 Highwood Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 2235.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Memorial
  • High School: Merhs
  • Middle School: Merms
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Access
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Stone / Slate
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Storage Shed
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Beach Access, Harbor, Ocean, 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Paved Drive, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 208.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 13.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 16.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 130.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 120.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 168.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom4 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 84.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bathroom1 Length: 7.0
  • Bathroom1 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 60.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Length: 10.0
  • Bathroom2 Width: 6.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 63.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Length: 7.0
  • Bathroom3 Width: 9.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 143.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Dining Room Length: 13.0
  • Dining Room Width: 11.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 252.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room Length: 14.0
  • Family Room Width: 18.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 168.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting
  • Kitchen Length: 14.0
  • Kitchen Width: 12.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 312.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Living Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Living Room Width: 24.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: M:0029 B:0000 L:0026,2016900
  • Assessments: $874,000
  • Book: 30489
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: A
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 8 Highwood Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 4, 2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73246803

$1,400,000
Jun 10, 2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73246803

Jun 10, 2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73246803

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/04/2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73246803

$1,400,000
06/10/2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73246803

06/10/2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73246803

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

Public Records for 8 Highwood Road

Taxable ValueLand$439,700Additions$509,300Total$949,000
Tax Record2025$8,683 ($724 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,140 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,140 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt925 SqFtStories2Lot Size33,302 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1965Year Renovated1965ZoningACountyESSEXAPNMANC M:0029 B:0000 L:0026

Schools near 8 Highwood Road

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 8 Highwood Road, Manchester, MA 01944
$1,400,000
4
2,235
33,302
$487,500
3
3,983
4
2.5
2,936
31,202
5
2.5
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38,167
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44,867
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3
2,716
40,100

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