Manchester

Manchester is a coastal town with a charming downtown and the lovely Singing Beach!

Welcome to Manchester-by-the-Sea!
Manchester, Massachusetts was incorporated by an act of the Great and General Court (legislature) of the Commonwealth in 1645. Manchester-by-the-Sea is located in what is known as the “North Shore." The town is about 30 miles from Boston, within Essex County. Manchester-by-the-Sea is a residential sea front town, situated on the Atlantic Ocean. It is the home to the world famous singing beach, as well as Manchester harbor, Masconomo park, an historic downtown and several conservation areas.

Brief History
Manchester was settled by English colonists in 1629 and officially incorporated in 1645.  The area thrived as primarily a fishing community.  In the 1800s, grand summer homes were built along the ocean front and Manchester became the fashionable spot for grand summer living!

In 1989-to avoid confusion with the bigger Manchester in New Hampshire-Manchester, Massachusetts changed its name to Manchester-by-the-Sea.

Population 
5,136

A Day in Manchester
Start the morning at Manchester's beautiful Singing Beach.  Take a break for lunch at one of the several diverse restaurants in the historic downtown. Afterwards, why not pay a visit to the Historical Trask Museum, (also located in Downtown Manchester) or look for a book and admire the architecture at Manchester's downtown Victorian library. In the afternoon, how about a hike in the Powder Hill Reservation? Or would you prefer to head to the play structure at Masconomo park and admire the ocean views? If you have more time, check out the beautiful and historic Crowell Chapel (located at 2 Rosedale Avenue.) which also guest starred in the Manchester-by-the Sea movie! On your way home, don't forget to stop by the beach at Tuck's point and admire the renovated rotunda and passing boats!

Why Move to Manchester?
Sought after school system
Singing Beach
Commuter rail into Boston
Tuck's Point
Historic Downtown
Masconomo Park & Harbor
Conservation land with jogging and bike trails

Manchester Properties

$5,716,714

Average Listing Price

26

Active Listings

$1,118

Price/Sq Ft.

0

Foreclosures / REO

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Single Family Homes for Sale (14)

About the Neighborhood

There are community events
Neighbors are friendly
There's holiday spirit
Great schools
Car is needed
It's walkable to grocery stores
It's walkable to restaurant
Easy commutes
Good transit
Parking is easy
There are sidewalks
Yards are well-kept
Streets are well-lit
Parks and playgrounds
Lots of wildlife
It's quiet
It's dog friendly
Kids play outside
Beach life
Walking / Hiking trails

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