12 Smith's Point Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944

Off Market Jul 2020 for $9.5M

$13,456,213

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $975/mo

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5,944

sq ft

12 Smith's Point Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944

About this home

Located on 3± acres on private Smith's Point, this oceanfront property features an updated & expanded 6,000 sf residence & a WWII watchtower recently transformed into 2,000 sf of living quarters with private beach. This newly re-built home has an open floor plan with chef’s kitchen, master bed with master bath, soaking tub, walk-in closet and ocean-facing balcony. There are state-of-the art systems and expansive Mahogany decking with views of the Atlantic Ocean. The extensively landscaped grounds feature a tennis court, lap pool with built-in spa and infinity edge, waterview gazebo with fireplace, full outdoor kitchen and bar, outdoor waterfall, koi pond, outdoor shower. The towering 11 story WWII submarine tower offers sweeping views to Boston, Gloucester, the South Shore, and all of Manchester Harbor.Additional outbuildings include a separate new 2-car garage with bath and movie theatre with bathroom.

Single-familyProperty Type

1992Year Built

3 acresLot Size

$2,264Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

6 garage spacesParking

Listed by Lanse Robb • LandVest, Inc., Manchester -by-the-Sea

Bought with Lanse Robb • LandVest, Inc., Manchester -by-the-Sea

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•Source:MLS PIN #72510177

Redfin Estimate

$13,456,213

$4.0M since sold in July 2020$2.5M since August

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This home's estimate is 576.5% higher than the average sale price ($1.99M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$1,720,000
A
5 beds4 baths5,088 sq ft
7 Charles Davis Dr, Wenham, MA 01984
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$3,200,000
B
4 beds5.5 baths5,941 sq ft
37 Forster Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944
SOLD JUL 23, 2026
$1,700,000
C
4 beds5 baths6,949 sq ft
8 Charles Davis Dr, Wenham, MA 01984
SOLD APR 27, 2026
$1,675,000
D
5 beds3.5 baths5,201 sq ft
8 Onion River Rd, Wenham, MA 01984
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$1,315,000
E
4 beds4.5 baths3,576 sq ft
40 Kennel Hill Dr, Beverly, MA 01915
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$2,325,000
F
5 beds3.5 baths3,681 sq ft
16 Woodholm Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944

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Market trends in 01944, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.2%

+0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$1.3M

$17K MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

1 days MoM

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6 MoM

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Sale history for 12 Smith's Point Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72510177

Jul 14, 2020

Sold

$9,500,000

$1,598/sq ft

Jun 14, 2020

Contingent

—

May 1, 2020

Price Changed

$10,250,000

$1,724/sq ft

May 30, 2019

Listed

$11,400,000

$1,918/sq ft

MLS PIN #70920801

Aug 26, 2009

Sold

$3,150,000

$530/sq ft

Jun 23, 2009

Contingent

—

May 19, 2009

Listed

$3,200,000

$538/sq ft

Located on Manchester's exclusive Smith's Point, Tower House features the iconic "Lighthouse", a long time landmark for North Shore boaters as well as an expansive 4 bedroom Cape. This home is relaxed, spacious and built for entertaining. Enjoy waterviews from the large private deck, a tennis court, inground pool, deeded rights to private Long Beach Association include dock and mooring rights in Manchester Harbor.

Public Records

Jun 14, 1984

Sold

$150,000

$25/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$95,209 (+1.1%)

$2,879,900 + $6,248,500

$9,128,400

2022

$94,206 (+1.9%)

$2,879,900 + $6,007,500

$8,887,400

2021

$92,492 (+36.3%)

$2,697,600 + $5,718,400

$8,416,000

2020

$67,838 (+25.1%)

$2,393,900 + $3,404,200

$5,798,100

2019

$54,233 (+4.7%)

$2,393,900 + $2,435,400

$4,829,300

2018

$51,795 (+0.3%)

$2,393,900 + $2,301,900

$4,695,800

2017

$51,654 (+67.1%)

$2,393,900 + $2,301,900

$4,695,800

2016

$30,920 (+6.3%)

$1,968,600 + $824,500

$2,793,100

2015

$29,088 (+6.1%)

$1,888,500 + $794,900

$2,683,400

2014

$27,407 (−2.5%)

$1,859,700 + $763,000

$2,622,700

2013

$28,096 (+0.8%)

$1,859,700 + $813,600

$2,673,300

2012

$27,876 (+8.3%)

$1,859,700 + $897,600

$2,757,300

2011

$25,750 (−18.2%)

$1,950,800 + $897,600

$2,848,400

2010

$31,460 (+7.7%)

$2,740,600 + $1,124,300

$3,864,900

2009

$29,212

$2,341,300 + $1,199,600

$3,540,900

Tax history for 12 Smith's Point Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$95,209 (+1.1%)

$2,879,900 + $6,248,500

$9,128,400

2022

$94,206 (+1.9%)

$2,879,900 + $6,007,500

$8,887,400

2021

$92,492 (+36.3%)

$2,697,600 + $5,718,400

$8,416,000

2020

$67,838 (+25.1%)

$2,393,900 + $3,404,200

$5,798,100

2019

$54,233 (+4.7%)

$2,393,900 + $2,435,400

$4,829,300

2018

$51,795 (+0.3%)

$2,393,900 + $2,301,900

$4,695,800

2017

$51,654 (+67.1%)

$2,393,900 + $2,301,900

$4,695,800

2016

$30,920 (+6.3%)

$1,968,600 + $824,500

$2,793,100

2015

$29,088 (+6.1%)

$1,888,500 + $794,900

$2,683,400

2014

$27,407 (−2.5%)

$1,859,700 + $763,000

$2,622,700

2013

$28,096 (+0.8%)

$1,859,700 + $813,600

$2,673,300

2012

$27,876 (+8.3%)

$1,859,700 + $897,600

$2,757,300

2011

$25,750 (−18.2%)

$1,950,800 + $897,600

$2,848,400

2010

$31,460 (+7.7%)

$2,740,600 + $1,124,300

$3,864,900

2009

$29,212

$2,341,300 + $1,199,600

$3,540,900

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

6.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2.56 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

6,546

Year built

1992

Style

Single Family Residential

County

APN

2016608

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 1, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 6
# of Covered Spaces: 6
Parking Spaces: 12
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: First

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Basement

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 6
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Second Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 5

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 13
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Interior Features: Den, Mud Room, Gallery, Exercise Room, Bathroom, Wired for Sound

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 5,944
Foundation Area: 99,999
Foundation Details: Stone
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since

Exterior Features
Roof: Slate
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Pool - Inground Heated, Tennis Court(s), Hot Tub/Spa, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Gazebo, Garden, Outdoor Shower

Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Has Spa
Pool Features: Pool - Inground Heated
Spa Features: Private

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System
Other Structures: Gazebo
Has Waterview
Ocean

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 3
Lot Features: Sloped
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s)
WaterfrontYN: Yes
Road Frontage Type: Private Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $54,233
Tax Year: 2019

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

HOA Information
Has Association

Location Information
Directions: Take a right at Masconomo, bear left at the fork, left at the next fork & 12 Smith is on your right
UnparsedAddress: 12 Smith's Point Road, Manchester MA 01944

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, Marina, Public School, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 6.5
Sq. Ft.: 6,546
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.56 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1992
Year Renovated: —
County: —
APN: 2016608

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 1, 2023

Other

Listing Information
Exclusions: Living Room, Movie Theatre, Hallway And Staircase Chandeliers, Mermaid, Buddha
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Manchester Memorial Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi

8/10

Manchester Essex Regional Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi

8/10

Manchester Essex Regional High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Local insights from Redfin agents

Quaint coastal community with charming downtown. Singing beach, restaurants, train to Boston, top rated schools make this a highly desireable place to live.
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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be 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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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$12.78M – $15.48M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1 Smiths Point Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 11 Beds \| 8.5 Baths \| 12082 Sq. Ft.	$17,957,769
7 Smiths Point Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 11 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 9648 Sq. Ft.	$10,902,405

Address	Redfin Estimate
4 Smiths Point Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 11 Beds \| 10 Baths \| 10781 Sq. Ft.	$5,681,570
29 Smiths Point Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 5867 Sq. Ft.	$5,039,774

Address	Redfin Estimate
33 Smiths Point Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2234 Sq. Ft.	$2,718,478
13 Smiths Point Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 6 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 4618 Sq. Ft.	$4,576,842

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