Manchester-by-the-Sea

50 min to Boston
"Luxury North Shore coastal with exclusive community and high-end homes"
Median Price
$1,688,000
$850/sqft
School Rating
8.5/10
Great
Appreciation
5.2%
per year
Commute
50 min
to downtown

Financing Considerations

Properties in Manchester-by-the-Sea typically require jumbo financing with stricter underwriting, larger down payments (20–25%+), and higher reserve requirements.

Learn about loan thresholds, property condition impact, flood/wind insurance, and how vintage homes (common in many MA towns) affect mortgage approval.

The Vibe

Exclusive North Shore coastal community with luxury homes, yacht club, and affluent residents

What It's Really Like

Manchester-by-the-Sea is North Shore luxury—exclusive coastal community, yacht club, high-end homes, and residents who chose prestige over convenience.

Best For

  • Luxury buyers
  • Coastal living seekers
  • Exclusive community lovers
  • Long-term investors

Avoid If

  • You need urban amenities
  • You want affordable housing
  • You prefer diverse communities

🌟Highlights

Yacht club and sailing community
🏖️Exclusive coastal setting
🏫Excellent schools (8.5/10)
🏡Luxury waterfront homes

Insider Tips

  • 💡Waterfront properties are extremely valuable
  • 💡Community is very tight-knit
  • 💡Property values are very stable

Demographics

Population
5,779
Median Age
46.2
Median Income
$224,967

Economic Profile

Remote Work
27.0%
work from home
Professional Workers
70.3%
knowledge economy
Broadband Access
99.0%
digital infrastructure
Homeownership
77.2%
owner-occupied
Poverty Rate
2.7%
below poverty line
Median Home Value
$970K
Census estimate
Data source: Census ACS 2022 5-year

Religious Community

Places of Worship
3
Churches
3
Historical Context: Oldest establishment dates to 17162 established before 1900
Data Source: MassGIS 2025 (Updated 2025-02-03)

Housing Stock Age

Median Year Built
1952
73 years old
Pre-1940 Construction
23.8%
⚠️ Higher insurance risk
Post-2000 Construction
22.1%
Modern housing stock
Est. Annual Insurance
$2,505
Based on housing age

Moderate Insurance Risk

Median home built in 1952. Insurance premiums estimated at $2,505/year. Some older homes may require system updates (electrical, plumbing, HVAC).

Insurance Cost Calculator

Estimate your annual homeowners insurance premium

$844,000$1,688,000$3,376,000

Leave blank to use town median (1952)

Annual Premium
$2,200
$183/month
vs. State Average
+10%
MA avg: $2,008/year
Risk Category
HIGH
Based on home age

30-Year Mortgage Impact

$66,000

Total insurance cost over 30-year mortgage (equivalent to 0.1% of home value)

Age Penalty

This home costs $589 more per year to insure than a newly built home. Over 30 years, that's $17,670 in additional insurance costs.

Ways to Lower Your Premium

  • Bundle home + auto insurance with same carrier (10-25% discount)
  • Increase deductible from $500 to $2,500 (save 15-30%)
  • Install monitored security system (5-20% discount)
  • Update electrical panel and remove knob-and-tube wiring
  • Replace roof with impact-resistant materials (save 5-15%)
  • Upgrade plumbing to PEX or copper
  • Complete full home inspection and address major issues
  • Consider MAPFRE or Chubb for historic home coverage

* Estimates based on Massachusetts state averages and typical underwriting criteria. Actual premiums vary by carrier, coverage limits, deductible, claims history, and credit score. For accurate quotes, contact a licensed insurance agent.

Construction Era Distribution

2020+
30 units
2010-2019
7.5%
180 units
2000-2009
13.3%
320 units
1990-1999
15.8%
380 units
1980-1989
17.5%
420 units
1970-1979
18.8%
450 units
1960-1969
17.5%
420 units
1950-1959
14.6%
350 units
1940-1949
11.7%
280 units
Pre-1940
23.8%
570 units
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