Essex County and Wenham Town property record for 149 Main St, Wenham, MA 01984
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,909 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 1.05 acres (46,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $834,000 (Mar 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $15,809 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Refinance Jul 2019 Refinance + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0019-0000-0089 |
| Primary APN | 0019-0000-0089 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,909 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,756 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,038 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,038 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 46,100 sqft (1.05 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 816 |
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| Street Address | 149 MAIN ST |
| City | WENHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01984-1421 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | HD |
| Legal Subdivision | ESTATE RALPH W PERKINS |
| Legal Lot Number | 89 |
| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WENHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 216100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Wenham Historic District listed 1973 · 93 contributing resources · NRIS 73000852 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
149 Main St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2018.
Source: Essex County and Wenham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 149 MAIN ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1421 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance LEADER BANK NA |
| Jul 17, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance SANTANDER BANK NA |
| Mar 28, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer LEADER BANK NA |
| Sep 15, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BANKGLOUCESTER |
| Aug 24, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 28, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 28, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 24, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 36608 / 148 |
| Transfer Doc | 036608-148 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Property Address | 149 MAIN ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1421 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0040624-65 |
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| Date | Dec 30, 2021 |
| Book Page | 40624/65 |
| Instrument | 20211230005410 |
| Name | LEADER BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 169 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Property Address | 149 MAIN ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1421 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE365 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 37673-466 |
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| Date | Jul 17, 2019 |
| Book Page | 37673/466 |
| Instrument | 20190717003480 |
| Name | SANTANDER BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 28, 2018 |
| Property Address | 149 MAIN ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1421 |
| Document Number | 36608-148 |
| Book / Page | 36608 / 148 |
| Instrument | 180328002050 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $138.03 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 149 MAIN ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1421 |
| Document Number | 366080151 |
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| Date | Mar 28, 2018 |
| Instrument | 36608/0151 |
| Name | LEADER BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 28, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Property Address | 149 MAIN ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1421 |
| Document Number | 36179-540 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 15, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 10, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Document Number | 36179-540 |
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| Date | Sep 15, 2017 |
| Book Page | 036179/000540 |
| Instrument | 1709150474 |
| Name | BANKGLOUCESTER |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 24, 2017 |
| Property Address | 149 MAIN ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1421 |
| Document Number | 36123-433 |
| Book / Page | 036123 / 000433 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1708240073 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 12, 2017 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,334.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 831 BEACON ST NEWTON CENTER MA 024591822, NEWTON CENTER, MA 02459-1822 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 149 Main St was $15,809, down 2.4% 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 | $15,809.00 (-2.41%) | $988,700 (-5.15%) Land $546,800 Building $413,100 | $1,010,155 (+3.18%) |
| 2025 | $16,199.00 | $1,042,400 Land $602,400 Building $440,000 | $978,975 |
| 2023 | $15,657.00 | $902,400 Land $601,400 Building $301,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 149 Main 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 A, within 500 ft |
| 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 149 Main 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 |
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| 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 179 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
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