Essex County and Manchester-by-the-Sea Town property record for 34 Bennett St, Manchester, MA 01944
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,449 sqft · built 1816 |
| Lot Size | 0.129 acres (5,619 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $10,867 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MANC M:0028 B:0000 L:0037 |
| Primary APN | MANC M:0028 B:0000 L:0037 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,449 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,311 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,330 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 665 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1816 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1816 |
| Architectural Style | Historical |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,619 sqft (0.129 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 34 BENNETT ST |
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| City | MANCHESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01944-1453 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | G |
| Legal Lot Number | 37 |
| Jurisdiction | MANCHESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4034 |
| 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.
34 Bennett St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2015.
Source: Essex County and Manchester-by-the-Sea Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 34 BENNETT ST, MANCHESTER, MA 01944-1453 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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 | May 19, 2015 |
| Deed Sale | May 19, 2015 |
| Prior Sale | Feb 28, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201551900133 |
| Deed Book / Page | 34064 / 405 |
| Transfer Doc | 32253-441 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 34 Bennett St was $10,867, up 6.6% 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 | $10,867.00 (+6.59%) | $1,187,600 (+8.91%) Land $437,000 Building $750,600 | $1,783,245 |
| 2024 | $10,195.00 (-3.25%) | $1,090,400 (+7.92%) Land $421,400 Building $669,000 | |
| 2023 | $10,538.00 | $1,010,400 Land $374,600 Building $635,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 34 Bennett 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 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 34 Bennett 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 114 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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