Essex County and Wenham Town property record for 31 Cherry St, Wenham, MA 01984
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,289 sqft · built 1735 |
| Lot Size | 1.48 acres (64,830 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $850,000 (Dec 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $19,415 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0018-0000-0014 |
| Primary APN | 0018-0000-0014 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Building Area | 3,289 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,227 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1735 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1735 |
| Lot Area | 64,830 sqft (1.48 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Account Number | 660 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 31 CHERRY ST |
| City | WENHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01984-1334 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WENHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 216100 |
31 Cherry St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2014.
Source: Essex County and Wenham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 31 CHERRY ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1334 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 15, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 15, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 31, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 33739 / 83 |
| Transfer Doc | 0033739-83 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Property Address | 31 CHERRY ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1334 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 041162-540 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 31, 2022 |
| Book Page | 41162/540 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.63% |
| Type Change Date | Oct 1, 2032 |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
The 2026 property tax bill for 31 Cherry St was $19,415, down 1.5% 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 | $19,415.00 (-1.55%) | $1,214,200 (-4.32%) Land $527,600 Building $649,700 | $1,512,646 (+3.72%) |
| 2025 | $19,720.00 | $1,269,000 Land $570,400 Building $698,600 | $1,458,345 |
| 2023 | $36,914.00 | $2,127,600 Land $1,091,600 Building $1,036,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 31 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 31 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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