Essex County and Manchester-by-the-Sea Town property record for 9 Bennett St, Manchester, MA 01944
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,452 sqft · built 1730 |
| Lot Size | 0.306 acres (13,351 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $750,000 (Sep 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $6,734 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage Nov 2024 Refinance + 5 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MANC M:0028 B:0000 L:0010 |
| Primary APN | MANC M:0028 B:0000 L:0010 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,452 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,724 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,226 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,226 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1730 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1730 |
| Architectural Style | Historical |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,351 sqft (0.306 acres) |
| Heating System | Gravity Furnace |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 9 BENNETT ST |
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| City | MANCHESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01944-1405 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | MANCHESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4025 |
| 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.
9 Bennett St, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in September 2023.
Source: Essex County and Manchester-by-the-Sea Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 132 MARKET ST, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401-2633 |
| 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.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage READING COOPERATIVE BANK |
| Nov 18, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS NEWBURYPORT |
| Sep 1, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Aug 18, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage READING COOPERATIVE BANK |
| Nov 2, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage FIRST IPSWICH BANK |
| Aug 1, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer FIRST IPSWICH BANK |
| Feb 8, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 1, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 1, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 1, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 41744 / 427 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 31, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 041744-427 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MANCHESTER MA |
| Property Address | 9 BENNETT ST, MANCHESTER, MA 01944-1405 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 040189-165 |
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| Date | Aug 18, 2021 |
| Book Page | 40189/165 |
| Instrument | 20210818003550 |
| Name | READING COOPERATIVE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | MANCHESTER MA |
| Property Address | 9 BENNETT ST, MANCHESTER, MA 01944-1405 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 042438-252 |
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| Date | Nov 18, 2024 |
| Book Page | 42438/252 |
| Instrument | 20241118002720 |
| Name | INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS NEWBURYPORT |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MANCHESTER MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 1, 2023 |
| Property Address | 9 BENNETT ST, MANCHESTER, MA 01944-1405 |
| Document Number | 041744-427 |
| Book / Page | 41744 / 427 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 31, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230901002380 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount 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 |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 132 MARKET ST, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401-2633 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MANCHESTER MA |
| Property Address | 9 BENNETT ST, MANCHESTER, MA 01944-1405 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 3, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 40189-165 |
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| Date | Aug 18, 2021 |
| Book Page | 40189/165 |
| Instrument | 20210818003550 |
| Name | READING COOPERATIVE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | MANCHESTER MA |
| Property Address | 9 BENNETT ST, MANCHESTER, MA 01944-1405 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 37129-1 |
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| Date | Nov 2, 2018 |
| Book Page | 37129/1 |
| Instrument | 181102003890 |
| Name | FIRST IPSWICH BANK |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MANCHESTER MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 1, 2018 |
| Property Address | 9 BENNETT ST, MANCHESTER, MA 01944-1405 |
| Document Number | 36908-32 |
| Book / Page | 36908 / 32 |
| Instrument | 180801001170 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $69.64 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 9 BENNETT ST, MANCHESTER, MA 01944-1405 |
| Document Number | 369080034 |
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| Date | Aug 1, 2018 |
| Instrument | 36908/0034 |
| Name | FIRST IPSWICH BANK |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MANCHESTER MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 8, 2018 |
| Property Address | 9 BENNETT ST, MANCHESTER, MA 01944-1405 |
| Document Number | 36521-536 |
| Book / Page | 036521 / 000536 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 1802081740 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 28, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 9 BENNETT ST MANCHESTER BY THE SEA MA 019441405, MANCHESTER BY THE SEA, MA 01944-1405 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 9 Bennett St was $6,734, down 11.6% 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 | $6,734.00 (-11.6%) | $736,000 (-9.67%) Land $474,900 Building $261,100 | $1,102,245 |
| 2024 | $7,618.00 (-3.17%) | $814,800 (+8.02%) Land $458,000 Building $356,800 | |
| 2023 | $7,867.00 | $754,300 Land $407,100 Building $347,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 9 Bennett 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 AE, 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 9 Bennett 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 |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 114 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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