Essex County and Wenham Town property record for 20 Arbor St, Wenham, MA 01984
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,588 sqft · built 1850 |
| Lot Size | 0.647 acres (28,201 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $575,000 (Nov 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $13,286 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0013-0000-0038 |
| Primary APN | 0013-0000-0038 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,588 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,738 sqft |
| Basement Area | 630 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 630 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1850 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1850 |
| Architectural Style | Historical |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 28,201 sqft (0.647 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 284 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 20 ARBOR ST |
| City | WENHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01984-1402 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Lot Number | 38 |
| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WENHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 216100 |
20 Arbor St, a duplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in November 2012.
Source: Essex County and Wenham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 231 SOUTHERN HILL DR, JOHNS CREEK, GA 30097-5939 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 29, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 29, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 31964 / 176 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 20 Arbor St was $13,286, up 5.8% 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 | $13,286.00 (+5.77%) | $830,900 (+2.8%) Land $482,200 Building $320,700 | $783,982 |
| 2025 | $12,561.00 | $808,300 Land $522,400 Building $285,900 | |
| 2023 | $12,475.00 | $719,000 Land $515,800 Building $203,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 20 Arbor 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 20 Arbor 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 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 179 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
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