For Sale

12 Bennett St, Manchester, MA

Manchester · MA 01944

$2,150,000
Price: 4
Beds: 3.5
Baths: 3016
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family

Year built: Built in 1730

Lot size: 4,704 Sq.Ft Lot

Price per square foot: $713 / Sq.Ft

Parking: 1 Garage Space · 2 Off Street Spaces

Heating & cooling: Heat, Electric, AC

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.

Neighborhood & Transit

12 Bennett St, Manchester · MA 01944

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Nearby transit

Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.

Manchester Commuter Rail 1 route 0.28 mi
- Newburyport/Rockport Line

Price Insight

Days on Market:: 42 days
Listing Price:: $2,150,000
Price per Sq.Ft:: $713
Tax Assessment:: $1,691,000 in 2026
Taxes:: $1,227 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms: 4
Full Bathrooms: 3
Half Bathrooms: 1
Living Area: 3,016 Sq.Ft
Broker Disclosure about Living Area: Lower level is walkout and not considered below grade.
Kitchen: Main Floor, Breakfast Bar, Gas Stove, Stone Countertops, Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Primary Bedroom: Floor 2, Remodeled, Exterior Access, Balcony - Exterior, Double Vanity, Full Bathroom, Closet, Walk-in Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Deck - Exterior, En-suite bathroom
Laundry: Unknown
Living levels: Unknown
Rooms: 8
Above grade area: 3016
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet, Marble
Lead paint: Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type: Electric Baseboard, Unit Control
Heating Zone: 6
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 2
Water: City/Town Water
Sewer: City/Town Sewer
Electric Features: Circuit Breakers

Exterior Features

Lot Size: 4,704 Sq.Ft
Lot Description: Cleared, Sloping, Scenic View(s)
Exterior Features: Garden Area, Deck - Wood, Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Patio, Gutters, Fenced Yard

Parking

Garage Parking: 1 Parking Space, Attached, Insulated, Heated, Garage Door Opener
Off Street Parking: 2 Parking Spaces, Off-Street, Improved Driveway

Construction Details

Construction Type: Frame
Siding: Clapboard
Roof: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles

Green Features

Electric Vehicle Charger: Unknown
Solar Panels: Unknown
Green Certified: Unknown
Insulation Features: Unknown
Energy Features: Unknown

Room details

Living room level: First Floor
Living room dimensions: 11.7X12.11
Living room features: Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood
Dining room level: First Floor
Dining room dimensions: 15.4X10.1
Dining room features: Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting
Family room level: First Floor
Family room dimensions: 14.8X14.2
Family room features: Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen dimensions: 15X13.1
Primary bedroom dimensions: 27.5X10
Bedroom 2 level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2 dimensions: 12.1X10.6
Bedroom 2 features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 3 level: Second Floor
Bedroom 3 dimensions: 11.7X11.3
Bedroom 3 features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 4 level: Second Floor
Bedroom 4 dimensions: 12.6X21.8
Bedroom 4 features: Bathroom - Full, Skylight, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Balcony / Deck, Balcony - Interior, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
Bathroom 1 level: Second Floor
Bathroom 1 dimensions: 6.3X10
Bathroom 1 features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Marble, Double Vanity, Recessed Lighting
Bathroom 2 level: Second Floor
Bathroom 2 dimensions: 7.5X5.5
Bathroom 2 features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Marble
Bathroom 3 level: Second Floor
Bathroom 3 dimensions: 9.3X3
Bathroom 3 features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Marble

Listing information

Listing agent: Nest | Syndi Zaiger Group
Listing office: Compass
MLS PIN #: 73580955
Disclosure: Lower level is walkout and not considered below grade.

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