Essex County and Wenham Town property record for 11 Porter St, Wenham, MA 01984
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,885 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.638 acres (27,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,100,000 (Apr 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $15,641 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Mortgage Apr 2025 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0013-0000-0079 |
| Primary APN | 0013-0000-0079 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,885 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,811 sqft |
| Basement Area | 770 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 770 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 770 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 27,800 sqft (0.638 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 325 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 11 PORTER ST |
| City | WENHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01984-1425 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 79 |
| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WENHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 216100 |
11 Porter St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2025.
Source: Essex County and Wenham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11 PORTER ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1425 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Feb 2, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 30, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 30, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 21, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 42689 / 546 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Property Address | 11 PORTER ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1425 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0043266-57 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Book Page | 43266/57 |
| Instrument | 1310 |
| Name | PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Property Address | 11 PORTER ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1425 |
| Document Number | 042689-546 |
| Book / Page | 42689 / 546 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20250430002480 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 11 PORTER ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1425 |
| Document Number | 20250430002490 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20250430002490 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 2, 2023 |
| Property Address | 11 PORTER ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1425 |
| Document Number | 041424-200 |
| Book / Page | 41424 / 200 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 31, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230202000520 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 17, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 11 PORTER ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1425 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 11 Porter St was $15,641, up 23.8% 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 | $15,641.00 (+23.82%) | $978,200 (+20.33%) Land $481,100 Building $497,100 | $1,091,164 (+5.12%) |
| 2025 | $12,632.00 | $812,900 Land $481,100 Building $331,800 | $1,038,065 |
| 2023 | $12,744.00 | $734,500 Land $516,100 Building $218,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 11 Porter St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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 11 Porter St 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 248 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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