Welcome to 25 Bennett Street, a truly special Manchester-by-the-Sea home where character, comfort, light, and location come together. Set on beautiful grounds moments from the heart of the village, this three-bedroom home offers a wonderful sense of space and warmth, with two full bathrooms and a half bath, beautiful hardwood floors, a formal dining room, and an abundance of natural light throughout. The home has an inviting, comfortable quality that makes it equally suited to everyday living, entertaining, and enjoying the quiet moments that make a house feel like home.Outside, the beautiful yard offers room to relax, garden, entertain, or simply enjoy the changing seasons. There is something particularly appealing about having a lovely piece of land while being able to walk to nearly everything that makes Manchester-by-the-Sea so special.The lifestyle is exceptional. From 25 Bennett Street, the village, harbor, Singing Beach, restaurants, shopping, and commuter rail are all within walking distance. Start the morning with coffee in the village, spend the afternoon at the beach, stroll to the harbor, meet friends for dinner, or take the train into Boston. It is a rare combination of coastal beauty, village convenience, and easy access to the city. Manchester’s highly regarded public school system is also consistently recognized among the top 10 in Massachusetts.And then there is the history. Dating to circa 1674, 25 Bennett Street is believed to be the second-oldest surviving home in Manchester-by-the-Sea and one of only 61 surviving homes in Massachusetts dating from 1660 to 1700. The house began as a half house and evolved through the generations into a classic New England saltbox. More than 350 years later, its story continues- not simply as a remarkable historic home, but as a beautiful place to live and experience the very best of Manchester- by- the-Sea.
Beverly Farms, located between West Beach and Manchester-by-the-Sea, is a coastal and village-like Beverly neighborhood with a rocky shoreline and a compact commuter rail stop. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around West Street by Beverly Farms Station, where a small run of cafes, a market, and local services sets an unhurried, seaside tone. The Farms General Store, Hale Street Tavern, and the historic Prides Crossing station area act as familiar community touchpoints. Shingle-style and Colonial-era homes line leafy lanes that slope toward pocket beaches and granite outcrops. Shore walks trace the edge of Beverly Shore Reservation and the coves near West Beach. The pace reads quiet and coastal, with daily rhythms shaped by train schedules and the waterline.
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Market insights
25 Bennett St · $1,490,000
DAYS ON MARKET
54 days
The average home goes pending in 22 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.9%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,490,000
Median list price in this area is $738,255. (50% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
1 price drop
24% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Wood flooring throughout
Seven total rooms
One fireplace
Bedrooms
Bedrooms not specifically listed
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Kitchen
Range
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Disposal
Gas water heater (for gas range)
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Flooring
Wood
Heating & cooling
Baseboard heating
Hot water heating
Natural gas heating
Window cooling units
Exterior features
Patio
Garden
Storage
Stone wall
Corner, level lot
Harbor access nearby; short distance to beach; public beach ownership
Public road frontage
Home design
Single family residence
Approximate year built (public records)
Parking
Three open/off-street paved parking spaces
Construction
Stone foundation
Shingle roof
Approximately 2,122 above-grade finished area with additional below-grade finished space
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Gas available for range
HOA & community
Community amenities include public transportation, shopping, tennis courts, parks, walk/jog trails, golf, bike path, conservation area, highway access, houses of worship, marina, private and public schools
Not a senior community
Financial info
Active listing
Electricity and solar
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Manchester by the Sea, MA • 01944
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Sun exposure
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Manchester by the Sea. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.9 hrs
4.5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 25 Bennett St
$1,431,226
$59K under list price of $1.49M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $790K to $1.3M.