Essex County and Wenham Town property record for 187 Cherry St, Wenham, MA 01984
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,717 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $11,099 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0016-0000-0079 |
| Primary APN | 0016-0000-0079 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,717 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,094 sqft |
| Basement Area | 898 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 682 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 549 |
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| Street Address | 187 CHERRY ST |
| City | WENHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01984-1104 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 79 |
| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WENHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 216100 |
187 Cherry St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since October 2021.
Source: Essex County and Wenham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 187 CHERRY ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1104 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 26, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 40420-102 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 27, 2021 |
| Property Address | 187 CHERRY ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1104 |
| Document Number | 40420-102 |
| Book / Page | 40420 / 102 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211027002180 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 12, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 187 CHERRY ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1104 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 187 Cherry St was $11,099, down 3.1% 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 | $11,099.00 (-3.13%) | $694,100 (-5.86%) Land $433,000 Building $261,100 | $698,109 (-17.75%) |
| 2025 | $11,458.00 | $737,300 Land $469,100 Building $268,200 | $848,730 |
| 2023 | $10,764.00 | $620,400 Land $437,500 Building $182,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 187 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 187 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 122 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 (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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