Essex County and Wenham Town property record for 23 Cherry St, Wenham, MA 01984
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,350 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $855,000 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $12,357 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Sale Aug 2019 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0018-0000-0012 |
| Primary APN | 0018-0000-0012 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,350 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,436 sqft |
| Basement Area | 756 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 756 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 658 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 23 CHERRY ST |
| City | WENHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01984-1322 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WENHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 216100 |
Source: Essex County and Wenham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15 HIGHLAND AVE, MANCHESTER, MA 01944-1428 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Aug 15, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage BOSTON PRIVATE BANK & TRUST COMPANY |
| Nov 10, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 30, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 30, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 15, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20231860 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 21, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 042205-364 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 30, 2023 |
| Property Address | 23 CHERRY ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1322 |
| Document Number | 041737-262 |
| Book / Page | 41737 / 262 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230830001860 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 | 15 HIGHLAND AVE, MANCHESTER, MA 01944-1428 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 15, 2019 |
| Property Address | 23 CHERRY ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1322 |
| Document Number | 37755-204 |
| Book / Page | 37755 / 204 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190815001800 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 23 CHERRY ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1322 |
| Document Number | 190815001810 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 190815001810 |
| Name | BOSTON PRIVATE BANK & TRUST COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Property Address | 23 CHERRY ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1322 |
| Document Number | 37173-378 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 10, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 18, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 23 CHERRY ST WENHAM MA 019841322, WENHAM, MA 01984-1322 |
| Document Number | 37173-378 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 26, 2018 |
| Book Page | 037173/000378 |
| Instrument | 1126002100 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 25, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $12,357.00 (+0.82%) | $772,800 (-2.02%) Land $426,200 Building $333,200 | $830,670 (-10.22%) |
| 2025 | $12,256.00 (+5.38%) | $788,700 (+17.66%) Land $461,700 Building $327,000 | $925,205 |
| 2023 | $11,630.00 | $670,300 Land $402,000 Building $268,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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