139 Cherry St, Wenham, MA 01984 Property Records

Essex County and Wenham Town property record for 139 Cherry St, Wenham, MA 01984

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,632 sqft · built 1957
Lot Size	2.68 acres (117,102 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$865,000 (Jul 2014)
Tax Bill	$18,393 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2021 Mortgage May 2021 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`0017-0000-0012`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`0017-0000-0012`
Alternative APNs	`WENH M:17 L:12` `615`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	9 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,632 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	5,729 sqft
Basement Area	1,150 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,150 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1957
Effective Year Built	Effective 1957
Architectural Style	Historical
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	117,102 sqft (2.68 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	615
Street Address	139 CHERRY ST
City	WENHAM
State	MA
Zip	01984-1101
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Lot Number	12
Jurisdiction	WENHAM MA
Township / Civil Division	WENHAM
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2019
Census Tract	216100

Owner

Source: Essex County and Wenham Town records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	139 CHERRY ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1101
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 11, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Balloon Mortgage FIRST REPUBLIC BANK
May 11, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM FIRST REPUBLIC BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 17, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 17, 2014 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Dec 31, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	33414 / 224
Transfer Doc	033414-224
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	WENHAM MA
Property Address	139 CHERRY ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1101
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	039862-108
Date	May 11, 2021
Book Page	39862/108
Instrument	20210511000850

Lender

Name	FIRST REPUBLIC BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Balloon Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	301 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2046

May 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	WENHAM MA
Property Address	139 CHERRY ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1101
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0039862-90
Date	May 11, 2021
Book Page	39862/90
Instrument	20210511000840

Lender

Name	FIRST REPUBLIC BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	ARM
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2051

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	2.75%
Type Change Date	Jun 1, 2031
Index	Other

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Essex County and Wenham Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Essex County
County Subdivision	Wenham Town
Unified School District	Hamilton-Wenham School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$18,393.00 (-3.99%)	$1,150,300 (-6.69%) Land $557,600 Building $574,400	$1,586,939 (+23.41%)
2025	$19,158.00 (+8.17%)	$1,232,800 (+20.77%) Land $600,400 Building $632,400	$1,285,920
2023	$17,711.00	$1,020,800 Land $563,800 Building $457,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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

Cell Coverage

5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)

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