Essex County and Wenham Town property record for 18 Cherry St, Wenham, MA 01984
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,701 sqft · built 1840 |
| Lot Size | 1.02 acres (44,793 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $112,000 (Feb 1986) |
| Tax Bill | $13,427 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0018-0000-0028 |
| Primary APN | 0018-0000-0028 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,701 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,568 sqft |
| Basement Area | 774 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 774 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1840 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1840 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 44,793 sqft (1.02 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 678 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 18 CHERRY ST |
| City | WENHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01984-1323 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WENHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 216100 |
18 Cherry St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 1986.
Source: Essex County and Wenham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18 CHERRY ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1323 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 1, 1986 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 1, 1986 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 8121 / 422 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 18 Cherry St was $13,427, up 8.8% 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 | $13,427.00 (+8.76%) | $839,700 (+5.7%) Land $516,300 Building $306,700 | $839,747 (-5.9%) |
| 2025 | $12,345.00 | $794,400 Land $558,900 Building $235,500 | $892,430 |
| 2023 | $11,279.00 | $650,100 Land $538,900 Building $111,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 18 Cherry St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 18 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: 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 58 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
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