Essex County and Manchester-by-the-Sea Town property record for 4 Dexter Ln, Manchester, MA 01944
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 6,468 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 1.39 acres (60,683 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $2,100,000 (Dec 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $24,513 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MANC M:0036 B:0000 L:0010 |
| Primary APN | MANC M:0036 B:0000 L:0010 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 6,468 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 11,188 sqft |
| Basement Area | 3,978 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 3,978 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Mansion |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 60,683 sqft (1.39 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 4 DEXTER LN |
|---|---|
| City | MANCHESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01944-1279 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | MANCHESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 218100 |
4 Dexter Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2025.
Source: Essex County and Manchester-by-the-Sea Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4 DEXTER LN, MANCHESTER, MA 01944-1279 |
| 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 | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 19, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 19, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 18, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025550 |
| Deed Book / Page | 43139 / 59 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MANCHESTER MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Property Address | 4 DEXTER LN, MANCHESTER, MA 01944-1279 |
| Document Number | 0043139-59 |
| Book / Page | 43139 / 59 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20251219000550 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 4 DEXTER LN, MANCHESTER, MA 01944-1279 |
| Document Number | 20251219000560 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20251219000560 |
| Name | M & T BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.13% |
| Type Change Date | Jan 1, 2033 |
| Index | Other |
| Margin | 3 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4 Dexter Ln was $24,513, down 0.1% 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 | $24,513.00 (-0.12%) | $2,679,000 (+2.06%) Land $673,000 Building $2,006,000 | $2,753,290 |
| 2024 | $24,543.00 (+0.79%) | $2,624,900 (+12.43%) Land $672,300 Building $1,952,600 | |
| 2023 | $24,350.00 | $2,334,600 Land $603,000 Building $1,731,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4 Dexter Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 52 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 41 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 53 units insured incl. 12 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 52 (1978–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 52 |
| 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 4 Dexter Ln is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 24 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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