Essex County and Manchester-by-the-Sea Town property record for 49 School St, Manchester, MA 01944
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,092 sqft · built 1884 |
| Lot Size | 0.231 acres (10,045 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,215 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MANC M:0050 B:0000 L:0015 |
| Primary APN | MANC M:0050 B:0000 L:0015 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,092 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,145 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,083 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,083 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1884 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1884 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,045 sqft (0.231 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 49 SCHOOL ST |
|---|---|
| City | MANCHESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01944-1341 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | MANCHESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 218100 |
49 School St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2023.
Source: Essex County and Manchester-by-the-Sea Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 49 SCHOOL ST, MANCHESTER, MA 01944-1341 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 20, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0041835-50 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MANCHESTER MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 31, 2023 |
| Property Address | 49 SCHOOL ST, MANCHESTER, MA 01944-1341 |
| Document Number | 0041835-50 |
| Book / Page | 41835 / 50 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 20, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20231031001280 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 17, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 49 SCHOOL ST, MANCHESTER BY THE SEA, MA 01944-1341 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 49 School St was $8,215, up 2.6% 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 | $8,215.00 (+2.58%) | $897,800 (+4.82%) Land $458,700 Building $439,100 | $1,174,675 |
| 2024 | $8,008.00 (+1.32%) | $856,500 (+13.02%) Land $440,800 Building $415,700 | |
| 2023 | $7,904.00 | $757,800 Land $391,800 Building $366,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 49 School St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1996–2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2006 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 49 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 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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