$1,992,050
SOLD JUL 2, 2025

12 Lincoln Ave Manchester, MA 01944

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,418 Sq Ft
0.6 Acres

Recently Sold

$583 Per Sq Ft

20% Below List Price

47 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Carriage House
  • Deck
  • Manchester Essex Regional High School Rated A
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Property is near public transit

About This Home

As of July 2025

Perfectly situated in the heart of Manchester-by-the-Sea, this beautifully updated property blends timeless New England charm with modern sophistication. Set on a private lot just a short walk from schools, parks, beaches, and downtown restaurants, this home offers the ultimate in village living.The main residence features four spacious bedrooms, including a serene primary suite with an en-suite bath. At the heart of the home is a bright, open kitchen outfitted with a Sub-Zero refrigerator, black granite countertops, and custom floating white oak shelving. From the kitchen, enjoy views overlooking the blue stone patio and expansive backyard, perfect for year-round entertaining. Newly constructed guest house with first floor living area, one bedroom en-suite, with a second floor featuring a large bonus room and full bathroom. Step outside to a meticulously landscaped garden oasis. This home offers comfort, style, and flexibility in a truly unbeatable location.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kristin Francoeur

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 04/16/2025

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Gretchen Berg

J. Barrett & Company

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,963

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 0.6 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Corner Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Home Design

  • Carriage House
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Cottage
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,418 Sq Ft Home
  • Wainscoting
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Decorative Lighting
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Linen Closet
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathtub with Shower

Parking

  • 6 Car Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • Paved Parking
  • Open Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Shower
  • Deck
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Manch Elementary School
  • Manch/Essex Middle School
  • Manch/Essex High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 2 Heating Zones
  • 200+ Amp Service

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2017544

Community Details

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Shops

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,963

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Cottage, Carriage House, Craftsman
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Bedroom, Living/Dining Rm Combo, Bathroom, Kitchen, Bonus Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 121.916666
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 120.069444
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 165.805555
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Skylight, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet - Linen, Walk-In Closet(s), Closet
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 515.9375
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Area: 18.6875
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Area: 64.166666
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 3 Area: 51.902777
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 127.486111
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Family Room Area: 232.3125
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Dining Area, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Beadboard
  • Room Kitchen Area: 185.208333
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 428.055555
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3418
  • Living Area: 3418
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: BB5918
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 694.85
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 582.81
  • MAIN SO: C95243
  • Insulation: Full

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting, Outdoor Shower
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Ocean, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 2
  • COOLING ZONES: 0

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 2017544
  • Zoning: res
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.6
  • Lot Size Area: 0.6
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 26119
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 552

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 14963
  • Tax Book Number: 37839

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Manch/Essex
  • Elementary School: Manch
  • Middle Or Junior School: Manch/Essex

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 20, 2018
Closed on
Nov 14, 2018
Sold by
Weld Laddie-Leah
Bought by
Smith Leyla V
Seller's Agent
Marianne Round
Coldwell Banker Realty - Manchester
Buyer's Agent
Julia Virden
J. Barrett & Company
List Price
$1,200,000
Sold Price
$1,075,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$125,000
-10.42%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.95%
Original Mortgage
$967,500
Interest Rate
4.7%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $350,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $250,000 Credit Line Revolving
Open $1,080,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $948,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $967,500 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $135,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $125,500 No Value Available
Previous Owner $107,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/02/2025 07/02/25 Sold $1,992,050 -16.1% $583 / Sq Ft
06/02/2025 06/02/25 Pending -- -- --
05/07/2025 05/07/25 Price Changed $2,375,000 -5.0% $695 / Sq Ft
04/16/2025 04/16/25 For Sale $2,500,000 +111.0% $731 / Sq Ft
09/13/2019 09/13/19 Sold $1,185,000 -5.1% $428 / Sq Ft
07/06/2019 07/06/19 Pending -- -- --
07/02/2019 07/02/19 For Sale $1,249,000 +16.2% $451 / Sq Ft
11/14/2018 11/14/18 Sold $1,075,000 -10.4% $388 / Sq Ft
10/01/2018 10/01/18 Pending -- -- --
09/20/2018 09/20/18 For Sale $1,200,000 -- $433 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $14,963 $1,635,300 $556,700 $1,078,600
2024 $14,246 $1,523,600 $556,700 $966,900
2023 $14,138 $1,355,500 $499,100 $856,400
2022 $13,493 $1,272,900 $483,700 $789,200
2021 $13,309 $1,211,000 $483,700 $727,300
2020 $10,381 $887,300 $483,700 $403,600
2019 $9,233 $822,200 $460,700 $361,500
2018 $8,477 $768,500 $460,700 $307,800
2017 $8,031 $730,100 $422,300 $307,800
2016 $7,966 $719,600 $422,300 $297,300
2015 $7,269 $670,600 $383,900 $286,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73360682

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: MANC-000041-000000-000082