Essex County and Wenham Town property record for 165 Cherry St, Wenham, MA 01984
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,262 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 3.02 acres (131,913 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,110,000 (Dec 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $18,564 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WENH M:17 L:3A |
| Primary APN | WENH M:17 L:3A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,262 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 9,931 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,486 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,486 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 131,913 sqft (3.02 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 605 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 165 CHERRY ST |
| City | WENHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01984-1125 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 3A |
| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WENHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 216100 |
165 Cherry St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2021.
Source: Essex County and Wenham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 165 CHERRY ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1125 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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 Sale | Dec 3, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 3, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 28, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 40545 / 553 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 3, 2021 |
| Property Address | 165 CHERRY ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1125 |
| Document Number | 040545-553 |
| Book / Page | 40545 / 553 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 3, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 165 CHERRY ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1125 |
| Document Number | 0040545555 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 40545/555 |
| Name | NORTHEAST HOME LOAN |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 165 Cherry St was $18,564, down 0.8% 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 | $18,564.00 (-0.78%) | $1,161,000 (-3.57%) Land $566,100 Building $590,100 | $1,513,867 (+12.9%) |
| 2025 | $18,710.00 | $1,204,000 Land $608,900 Building $595,100 | $1,340,925 |
| 2023 | $19,291.00 | $1,111,900 Land $568,900 Building $543,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 165 Cherry St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 risk around 165 Cherry 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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