Essex County and Manchester-by-the-Sea Town property record for 31 School St, Manchester, MA 01944
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,761 sqft · built 1876 |
| Lot Size | 0.259 acres (11,299 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Feb 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $7,060 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MANC M:0051 B:0000 L:0020 |
| Primary APN | MANC M:0051 B:0000 L:0020 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,761 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,409 sqft |
| Basement Area | 944 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 944 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1876 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1876 |
| Architectural Style | Historical |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,299 sqft (0.259 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 31 SCHOOL ST |
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| City | MANCHESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01944-1338 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | D |
| Legal Subdivision | FRANK J & JOHN S KOS |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | MANCHESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| 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 School St, a duplex, is held in a trust since February 2011.
Source: Essex County and Manchester-by-the-Sea Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1521, MANCHESTER, MA 01944-0860 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 7, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 7, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201120110207 |
| Deed Book / Page | 30218 / 179 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 31 School St was $7,060, up 2% 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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,060.00 (+1.96%) | $771,600 (+4.2%) Land $464,900 Building $306,700 | $1,082,661 |
| 2024 | $6,924.00 (-1.98%) | $740,500 (+9.33%) Land $448,300 Building $292,200 | |
| 2023 | $7,064.00 | $677,300 Land $398,500 Building $278,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 31 School 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 A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 19 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 19 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 20 (1978–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 20 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · tidal / storm surge |
| Claims by Event |
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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 School 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 |
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 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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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