Essex County and Manchester-by-the-Sea Town property record for 42 Walker Rd, Manchester, MA 01944
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 4,916 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 1.02 acres (44,449 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,150,000 (May 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $16,494 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MANC M:0032 B:0000 L:0105 |
| Primary APN | MANC M:0032 B:0000 L:0105 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,916 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,317 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,028 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,014 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 44,449 sqft (1.02 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 42 WALKER RD |
|---|---|
| City | MANCHESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01944-1033 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHWOOD HOMES |
| Legal Lot Number | 105 |
| Jurisdiction | MANCHESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4013 |
| Census Tract | 218100 |
42 Walker Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2016.
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 | 42 WALKER RD, MANCHESTER, MA 01944-1033 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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 | May 23, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 23, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 2, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 34942 / 479 |
| Transfer Doc | 034942-479 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MANCHESTER MA |
| Property Address | 42 WALKER RD, MANCHESTER, MA 01944-1033 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 039406-196 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 13, 2021 |
| Book Page | 39406/196 |
| Instrument | 20210113001840 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 42 Walker Rd was $16,494, up 3.4% 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 | $16,494.00 (+3.37%) | $1,802,600 (+5.63%) Land $537,700 Building $1,264,900 | $1,979,990 |
| 2024 | $15,956.00 (+1.48%) | $1,706,500 (+13.19%) Land $537,700 Building $1,168,800 | |
| 2023 | $15,724.00 | $1,507,600 Land $492,900 Building $1,014,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 42 Walker Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1991.
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 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 42 Walker Rd 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 | 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 101 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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