Essex County and Manchester-by-the-Sea Town property record for 31 Central St, Manchester, MA 01944
| Property Type | Triplex |
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| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 2,472 sqft · built 1850 |
| Lot Size | 0.099 acres (4,326 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,249 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MANC M:0053 B:0000 L:0013 |
| Primary APN | MANC M:0053 B:0000 L:0013 |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,472 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,054 sqft |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 936 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1850 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1850 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,326 sqft (0.099 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 31 CENTRAL ST |
|---|---|
| City | MANCHESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01944-1390 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | G |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHN W MARSHALL |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | MANCHESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4016 |
| Census Tract | 218100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Manchester Village Historic District listed 1990 · 181 contributing resources · NRIS 89002156 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
31 Central St, a triplex, is owned by a company that acquired it in December 2017.
Source: Essex County and Manchester-by-the-Sea Town records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 ANCIENT COUNTY WAY, MANCHESTER, MA 01944-1247 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 13, 2017 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 13, 2017 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 3, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 36401 / 1 |
| Transfer Doc | 3128000238 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MANCHESTER MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 31 CENTRAL ST, MANCHESTER, MA 01944-1390 |
| Document Number | 36401-1 |
| Book / Page | 036401 / 000001 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1712131010 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 5 ANCIENT COUNTY WAY MANCHESTER BY THE SEA MA 019441247, MANCHESTER BY THE SEA, MA 01944-1247 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 31 Central St was $6,249, up 3.3% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Manchester-by-the-Sea Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Manchester-by-the-Sea Town |
| Unified School District | Manchester Essex Regional School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,249.00 (+3.32%) | $683,000 (+5.6%) Land $285,300 Building $397,700 |
| 2024 | $6,048.00 (+4.75%) | $646,800 (+16.84%) Land $285,300 Building $361,500 |
| 2023 | $5,774.00 | $553,600 Land $255,800 Building $297,800 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 31 Central St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 26 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 26 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1991–2018) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2018 · tidal / storm surge |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 31 Central St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | MANCHESTER BY THE SEA DPW serves 5,201 people · EPA ID MA3166000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 272 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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