Essex County and Manchester-by-the-Sea Town property record for 56 School St, Manchester, MA 01944
| Property Type | Religious, Church, Worship (Synagogue, Temple, Parsonage) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,730 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.131 acres (5,702 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MANC M:0042 B:0000 L:0020 |
| Primary APN | MANC M:0042 B:0000 L:0020 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,730 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 4,146 sqft |
| Basement Area | 858 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 858 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,702 sqft (0.131 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 56 SCHOOL ST |
|---|---|
| City | MANCHESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01944-1342 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Religious, Church, Worship (Synagogue, Temple, Parsonage) |
| Local Zoning Code | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | MANCHESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4020 |
| Census Tract | 218100 |
56 School St is owned by a company.
Source: Essex County and Manchester-by-the-Sea Town records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 SCHOOL ST, MANCHESTER, MA 01944-1336 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 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 | Assessed Value |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $930,100 (+7.24%) Land $437,400 Building $492,700 |
| 2024 | $867,300 Land $421,800 Building $445,500 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 56 School 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 56 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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