Essex County and Wenham Town property record for 191 Cherry St, Wenham, MA 01984
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,393 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.461 acres (20,090 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $600,000 (Oct 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $11,449 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0016-0000-0078 |
| Primary APN | 0016-0000-0078 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,393 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,495 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,576 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,576 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,090 sqft (0.461 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 548 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 191 CHERRY ST |
| City | WENHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01984-1104 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 78 |
| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WENHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 216100 |
191 Cherry St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2022.
Source: Essex County and Wenham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 191 CHERRY ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1104 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage BANGOR SAVINGS BANK |
| Jan 8, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 18, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 18, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 23, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20222030 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 18, 2022 |
| Property Address | 191 CHERRY ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1104 |
| Document Number | 041251-602 |
| Book / Page | 41251 / 602 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20221018002030 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 19, 2023 |
| 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 | 191 CHERRY ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1104 |
| Document Number | 221018002040 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 221018002040 |
| Name | BANGOR SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5% |
| Type Change Date | Nov 1, 2032 |
| Max Rate At Change | 3% |
| Index | Other |
| Margin | 3 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 8, 2020 |
| Property Address | 191 CHERRY ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1104 |
| Document Number | 38178-159 |
| Book / Page | 038178 / 000159 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 8000810 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 28, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 191 CHERRY ST WENHAM MA 019841104, WENHAM, MA 01984-1104 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 191 Cherry St was $11,449, up 6.3% 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 | $11,449.00 (+6.32%) | $716,000 (+3.33%) Land $460,800 Building $255,200 | $801,776 (+2%) |
| 2025 | $10,768.00 | $692,900 Land $499,200 Building $193,700 | $786,030 |
| 2023 | $10,845.00 | $625,100 Land $400,900 Building $224,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 191 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 191 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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