Essex County and Wenham Town property record for 162 Main St, Wenham, MA 01984
| Property Type | Commercial |
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| Details | 5,369 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.328 acres (14,301 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $450,000 (Jun 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $13,967 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0019-0000-0077 |
| Primary APN | 0019-0000-0077 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Half Baths | 8 Half Baths |
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| Units | 22 Units |
| Building Area | 5,369 sqft Garage |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 14,301 sqft (0.328 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Account Number | 801 |
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| Street Address | 162 MAIN ST |
| City | WENHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01984-1415 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | HD |
| Legal Lot Number | 77 |
| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WENHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| 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.
162 Main St, a commercial property, is held in a trust since June 2012.
Source: Essex County and Wenham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1136, GLOUCESTER, MA 01931-1136 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Jun 21, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 21, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 27, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 31450 / 236 |
| Transfer Doc | 031450-236 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 162 Main St was $13,967, up 7.2% 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 |
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| 2026 | $13,967.00 (+7.19%) | $873,500 (+4.17%) Land $491,900 Building $373,200 |
| 2025 | $13,030.00 | $838,500 Land $482,600 Building $355,900 |
| 2023 | $18,353.00 | $1,057,800 Land $463,000 Building $594,800 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 162 Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 |
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| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 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 162 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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) |
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| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
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