Essex County and Wenham Town property record for 16 Birch Rd, Wenham, MA 01984
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,646 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 1.08 acres (47,406 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $13,340 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0023-0000-0037 |
| Primary APN | 0023-0000-0037 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,646 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,768 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 588 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 47,406 sqft (1.08 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 943 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 16 BIRCH RD |
| City | WENHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01984-1902 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 37 |
| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WENHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 216100 |
16 Birch Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2024.
Source: Essex County and Wenham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 BIRCH RD, WENHAM, MA 01984-1902 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 15, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 042116-587 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 16 Birch Rd was $13,340, up 9% 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 | $13,340.00 (+9.03%) | $834,300 (+5.97%) Land $433,000 Building $398,400 | $915,849 (+5.67%) |
| 2025 | $12,235.00 | $787,300 Land $431,600 Building $355,700 | $866,685 |
| 2023 | $10,686.00 | $615,900 Land $377,000 Building $238,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16 Birch Rd 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 |
| 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 16 Birch Rd 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 134 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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