Essex County and Wenham Town property record for 4 Main St, Wenham, MA 01984
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,666 sqft · built 1863 |
| Lot Size | 1.13 acres (49,584 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $522,500 (Dec 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $13,798 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2019 Mortgage May 2020 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0037-0000-0001 |
| Primary APN | 0037-0000-0001 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,666 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,615 sqft |
| Basement Area | 729 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 729 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1863 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1863 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Mansard |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 49,584 sqft (1.13 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1276 |
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| Street Address | 4 MAIN ST |
| City | WENHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01984-1508 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | HD |
| Legal Subdivision | CHARLES MACKINNON |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WENHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 216100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Wenham Historic District listed 1973 · 93 contributing resources · NRIS 73000852 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
4 Main St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2013.
Source: Essex County and Wenham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4 MAIN ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1508 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Balloon Mortgage SALEM FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
| May 5, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP |
| May 5, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Balloon Mortgage SALEM FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 31, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 31, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 21, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 33048 / 392 |
| Transfer Doc | 033048-392 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Property Address | 4 MAIN ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1508 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 24, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 037351-385 |
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| Date | Feb 27, 2019 |
| Book Page | 37351/385 |
| Instrument | 20190227002230 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Property Address | 4 MAIN ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1508 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 24, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 038485-420 |
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| Date | May 5, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38485/420 |
| Instrument | 20200505001560 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Property Address | 4 MAIN ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1508 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 24, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 038485-432 |
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| Date | May 5, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38485/432 |
| Instrument | 20200505001570 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 4 Main St was $13,798, down 3.2% 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 | $13,798.00 (-3.21%) | $862,900 (-5.93%) Land $518,800 Building $339,600 | $1,010,308 (+2.27%) |
| 2025 | $14,255.00 | $917,300 Land $561,600 Building $355,700 | $987,905 |
| 2023 | $13,604.00 | $784,100 Land $540,500 Building $243,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4 Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| 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 4 Main St is low, with less than 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 94% of the US · lower than 86% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 254 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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