20 Loading Place Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944
About this home
Enchanting country cottage set within a Monet painting! Beautiful grounds include a small vineyard, vegetable and perennial gardens and a pond. This home was built for the present owners lovingly updated and maintained. Designed to incorporate the outdoors it has an attached 3-season solarium through which sunlight streams. One level living is open concept and ample with a cozy living room with wood burning fireplace. The dining room has a recessed bar and adjoining balcony and deck overlooking the lush landscape. The kitchen is modern with quartz island & countertops, tiled backsplash & newer appliances. Three bedrooms have good closet space and there is a double vanity in the recently updated bathroom. The walk out basement is very large providing for additional recreational space and/or workroom. Recent improvements include a new furnace, electric hybrid water heater, interior & exterior paint and refinished wood floors.
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
0.97 acresLot Size
$677Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 spacesParking
Listed by Marianne Round• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Manchester
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
42,045
Year renovated
2023
Sq. Ft.
1,503
Year built
1978
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
2017331
Parking Spaces
6
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
No
Features
Green, Waterfront
Last updated by owner on Aug 23, 2025.
May 1, 2025 • Active
Electrical
Remove the old electrical service and panel. Repair the existing meter disconnect and install a new mast, a new main panel with circuit breakers, a generator interlock, and a surge suppressor.
Electrical
Generator
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 117
Length: 13
Width: 9
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 70
Length: 10
Width: 7
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road, Private Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,144
Tax Year: 2015
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Private
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Rte 127 to Forest St to Loading Place Road
UnparsedAddress: 20 Loading Place Rd, Manchester MA 01944
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,503
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 6
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.97 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: 2023
County: Essex County
APN: 2017331
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: Green, Waterfront
Home facts updated by owner on Aug 23, 2025
Other
Listing Information
Exclusions: Window Treatments, Deep Freezer, Wine Refrigerator, Portable Generator
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Manchester Memorial Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
8/10
Manchester Essex Regional Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
8/10
Manchester Essex Regional High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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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.