Essex County and Wenham Town property record for 157 Main St, Wenham, MA 01984
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,504 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 1.58 acres (69,186 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $700,000 (Jun 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $15,123 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Line of Credit May 2026 Transfer + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0019-0000-0093 |
| Primary APN | 0019-0000-0093 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,504 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,477 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,331 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,331 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 69,186 sqft (1.58 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 820 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 157 MAIN ST |
| City | WENHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01984-1421 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | HD |
| Legal Lot Number | 93 |
| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WENHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 216100 |
Source: Essex County and Wenham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 157 MAIN ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1421 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit EASTERN BANK |
| May 12, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Mar 15, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance MORTGAGE NETWORK INC |
| Mar 4, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance MORTGAGE NETWORK INC |
| Jun 28, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MORTGAGE NTWK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 28, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 28, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20197620 |
| Deed Book / Page | 37630 / 303 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 26, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 37630-303 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Property Address | 157 MAIN ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1421 |
| Document Number | 0000002570 |
| Book / Page | 43627 / 290 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20262570 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 157 MAIN ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1421 |
| Document Number | 0000002570, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Book Page | 43627/290 |
| Instrument | 20262570 |
| Name | EASTERN BANK |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Recording Date | May 12, 2026 |
| Property Address | 157 MAIN ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1421 |
| Document Number | 043379-265 |
| Book / Page | 43379 / 265 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202670 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 157 MAIN ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1421 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Property Address | 157 MAIN ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1421 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 39648-4 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Book Page | 39648/4 |
| Instrument | 20210315005780 |
| Name | MORTGAGE NETWORK INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Property Address | 157 MAIN ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1421 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 38310-18 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 4, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38310/18 |
| Instrument | 20200304001900 |
| Name | MORTGAGE NETWORK INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 28, 2019 |
| Property Address | 157 MAIN ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1421 |
| Document Number | 37630-303 |
| Book / Page | 037630 / 000303 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1906287620 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 16, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,192.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 157 MAIN ST WENHAM MA 019841421, WENHAM, MA 01984-1421 |
| Document Number | 37630-309 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 28, 2019 |
| Book Page | 037630/000309 |
| Instrument | 1906287640 |
| Name | MORTGAGE NTWK |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 27, 2049 |
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 | $15,123.00 (+2.75%) | $945,800 (-0.14%) Land $560,100 Building $360,500 | $1,241,588 (+28.13%) |
| 2025 | $14,718.00 (+3.86%) | $947,100 (+15.95%) Land $615,700 Building $331,400 | $969,000 |
| 2023 | $14,171.00 | $816,800 Land $609,400 Building $207,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 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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