Essex County and Manchester-by-the-Sea Town property record for 4 Beach St, Manchester, MA 01944
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
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| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,184 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,499 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,534 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MANC M:0046 B:0000 L:0002 |
| Primary APN | MANC M:0046 B:0000 L:0002 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,184 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 4,058 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,069 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,069 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,499 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 4 BEACH ST |
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| City | MANCHESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01944-1546 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | G |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | MANCHESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| 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.
Source: Essex County and Manchester-by-the-Sea Town records, as of July 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 CROOKED LN, MANCHESTER, MA 01944-1004 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $7,534.00 (+2.1%) | $823,400 (+4.33%) Land $510,100 Building $313,300 | $1,603,695 |
| 2024 | $7,379.00 (-2.69%) | $789,200 (+8.56%) Land $483,600 Building $305,600 | |
| 2023 | $7,583.00 | $727,000 Land $437,200 Building $289,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 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.
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 275 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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