1 day on Rocket
$10,000 Closing Credit¹
#73388456, Julie Gamble Smith, Listing office: Engel & Volkers By the Sea
Manchester-by-the-Sea Housing Market Report May 2025•Essex County, Massachusetts
Housing Prices in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA
How much do homes in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA cost?
Housing Market Conditions
Is Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Seller'sMarket
Buyer'sMarket
Manchester-by-the-Sea is a Neutral Market
Difference Since May 2024
At the same time last year, Manchester-by-the-Sea was a Seller's Market.
Insight
Manchester-by-the-Sea is a Neutral Housing Market, which means prices tend to be reasonable and homes stay on the market for a typical length of time.
Median Sold Price
$1,125,000$586/SqFt
-$135,000
-10.7%
Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months
Insight
Homes in Manchester-by-the-Sea have sold for 10.7% less than they did a year ago.
Summary: The median home sold price in Manchester-by-the-Sea was $1,125,000 in May 2025, down 10.7% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $586.
Median Sold Price By Cities
| City | May 2024 | May 2025 | Change YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester | $632.5K | $710K | +12.3% |
| Essex | $800K | $874.5K | +9.3% |
| Beverly | $675K | $710.1K | +5.2% |
| Manchester-by-the-Sea | $1.2M | $1.1M | -10.7% |
| Manchester | $1.2M | $1.1M | -11.1% |
Median Sold Price By Bedrooms
| Beds | May 2024 | May 2025 | Change YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Bedroom | $389.5K | $530K | +36.1% |
| 22 Bedrooms | - | $685K | N/A |
| 33 Bedrooms | $1.2M | $1.1M | -14.1% |
| 44 Bedrooms | $1.1M | $1.4M | +22.6% |
| 55+ Bedrooms | $2.9M | $2.7M | -8.2% |
Summary: Manchester-by-the-Sea housing price by bedroom type for May 2025, compared to the previous year. The home price for 1 bedroom homes increased by +36.1%. The home price for 2 bedroom homes did not change. The home price for 3 bedroom homes decreased by -14.1%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes increased by +22.6%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes decreased by -8.2%.
How does Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA compare with other places?
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Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA
Housing supply in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA
How many homes are available in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA?
Number of Homes For Sale
| Last Month | 2 months ago | Change MoM |
|---|---|---|
| 28Last MonthMay 2025 | ||
| 242 months agoApr 2025 | +16.7 % Change MoMApr – May |
Summary: The Manchester-by-the-Sea real estate market had 28 homes for sale in May 2025, a 16.7 % increase compared to Apr 2025.
Number of Homes Sold
| Last Month | 2 months ago | Change MoM |
|---|---|---|
| 4Last MonthMay 2025 | ||
| 22 months agoApr 2025 | +100.0 % Change MoMApr – May |
Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
| Beds | Apr 2025 | May 2025 | Change MoM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Bedroom | 0 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 22 Bedrooms | 2 | 2 | 0.0% |
| 33 Bedrooms | 6 | 7 | +16.7% |
| 44 Bedrooms | 9 | 10 | +11.1% |
| 55+ Bedrooms | 7 | 9 | +28.6% |
Summary: Manchester-by-the-Sea housing inventory by bedroom type for May 2025, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes remained the same. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes remained the same. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes increased by +16.7%. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes increased by +11.1%. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes increased by +28.6%.
Asking Price vs. Sold Price
How much do homes in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA cost?
Over Asking Price2 Homes
At Asking Price0 Home
Under Asking Price2 Homes
Insight
If you're buying a home in Manchester-by-the-Sea, you may be able to get a good deal. 50% of homes here sold below asking price last month.
Summary: A total of 4 homes were sold or pending in Manchester-by-the-Sea in May 2025, up by 100.0% month-over-month. Of the 4 sold homes, 50% were sold under asking, 0% were sold at asking, and and 50% were sold over asking.
Days on Market for Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA
How long does it take to sell a home in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA?
Breakdown of Home Sale Times
Under 30 Days3 Homes
30 – 90 Days1 Home
Over 90 Days0 Home
Insight
Many homes in Manchester-by-the-Sea are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.
Summary: During May 2025, 4 homes were sold in Manchester-by-the-Sea; 75% of homes were sold within 30 days, 25% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 0% of homes were sold over 90 days.
Average Sale Time
| This Year | 1 year ago | Change YoY |
|---|---|---|
| 20 DaysThis YearMay 2025 | ||
| 16 Days1 year agoMay 2024 | +28.1 % Change YoYMay 2024 – May 2025 |
Summary: Homes in Manchester-by-the-Sea had an average listing age of 20 days in May 2025, up by 28.1% compared to the previous year.
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Newest Listings in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA
What homes are available in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA?
4 days on Rocket
$10,000 Closing Credit¹
#73387387, Amanda Armstrong Group, Listing office: Compass
5 days on Rocket
#73386848, Lanse Robb, Listing office: LandVest, Inc., Manchester -by-the-Sea
6 days on Rocket
#73386086, Lynda Surdam, Listing office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Manchester
#73380403, Derek Greene, Listing office: The Greene Realty Group
$10,000 Closing Credit¹
#73376716, Lanse Robb, Listing office: LandVest, Inc., Manchester -by-the-Sea
$10,000 Closing Credit¹
#73373011, Marianne Round, Listing office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Manchester
#73372884, Fabyan and Filias Team, Listing office: J. Barrett & Company
$10,000 Closing Credit¹
#73366404, James Brown, Listing office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Manchester
#73360028, The Sarkis Team, Listing office: Douglas Elliman Real Estate - The Sarkis Team
$10,000 Closing Credit¹
#73358433, Francesca Driscoll, Listing office: Redfin Corp.
$10,000 Closing Credit¹
#73356411, Brian Rothe, Listing office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Manchester
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