Essex County and Wenham Town property record for 10 Birch Rd, Wenham, MA 01984
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,344 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 1.12 acres (49,070 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $545,000 (Jul 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $13,588 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Refinance Feb 2024 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0023-0000-0038 |
| Primary APN | 0023-0000-0038 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,344 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,440 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,572 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 786 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 49,070 sqft (1.12 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 945 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 10 BIRCH RD |
| City | WENHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01984-1902 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 38 |
| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WENHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 216100 |
10 Birch Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 2024.
Source: Essex County and Wenham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 10 BIRCH RD, WENHAM, MA 01984-1902 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
| Feb 15, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Nov 7, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 19, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 19, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 1, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 32668 / 327 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 2, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 041986-309 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Property Address | 10 BIRCH RD, WENHAM, MA 01984-1902 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 040767-581 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 4, 2022 |
| Book Page | 40767/581 |
| Instrument | 20220304001450 |
| Name | PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 349 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Property Address | 10 BIRCH RD, WENHAM, MA 01984-1902 |
| Document Number | 041986-309 |
| Book / Page | 41986 / 309 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 2, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20240215000300 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 1, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 10 BIRCH RD, WENHAM, MA 01984-1902 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Property Address | 10 BIRCH RD, WENHAM, MA 01984-1902 |
| Document Number | 041290-126 |
| Book / Page | 41290 / 126 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20221107002340 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 24, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 39 BARNSTABLE ST, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-1147 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 10 Birch Rd was $13,588, up 5.9% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Wenham Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Wenham Town |
| Unified School District | Hamilton-Wenham School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $13,588.00 (+5.88%) | $849,800 (+2.91%) Land $428,300 Building $401,400 | $1,155,058 (+8.09%) |
| 2025 | $12,833.00 | $825,800 Land $433,000 Building $392,800 | $1,068,560 |
| 2023 | $12,452.00 | $717,700 Land $419,300 Building $298,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 10 Birch Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1979–1982) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1982 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 10 Birch Rd is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | WENHAM WATER DEPT. serves 3,942 people · EPA ID MA3320000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 76 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
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