Essex County and Wenham Town property record for 130 Cherry St, Wenham, MA 01984
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,876 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $544,500 (Jan 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $14,963 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Line of Credit Nov 2022 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:17 L:14-A |
| Primary APN | M:17 L:14-A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,876 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,300 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,509 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,509 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1870 |
| Architectural Style | Historical |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 620 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 130 CHERRY ST |
| City | WENHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01984-1119 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 14A |
| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WENHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 216100 |
130 Cherry St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2013.
Source: Essex County and Wenham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 130 CHERRY ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1119 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SALEM FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
| Nov 16, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance SALEM FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 9, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 9, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 29, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 32100 / 531 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Property Address | 130 CHERRY ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1119 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 043158-136 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Book Page | 43158/136 |
| Instrument | 20251231000280 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Property Address | 130 CHERRY ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1119 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 2, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0041304-62 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 16, 2022 |
| Book Page | 41304/62 |
| Instrument | 20221116000810 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 130 Cherry St was $14,963, down 4% 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 | $14,963.00 (-3.98%) | $935,800 (-6.68%) Land $515,300 Building $391,100 | $1,271,022 (+14.19%) |
| 2025 | $15,584.00 | $1,002,800 Land $558,100 Building $444,700 | $1,113,115 |
| 2023 | $14,860.00 | $856,500 Land $538,400 Building $318,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 130 Cherry St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 130 Cherry 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 32 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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