Essex County and Wenham Town property record for 4 Porter St, Wenham, MA 01984
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,481 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.346 acres (15,072 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $790,000 (Nov 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $17,404 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0013-0000-0068 |
| Primary APN | 0013-0000-0068 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,481 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,229 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 613 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,072 sqft (0.346 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 315 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4 PORTER ST |
| City | WENHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01984-1426 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 68 |
| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WENHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 216100 |
Source: Essex County and Wenham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4 PORTER ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1426 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 19, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 19, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 13, 2003 |
| Deed Book / Page | 37164 / 525 |
| Transfer Doc | 037164-525 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 19, 2018 |
| Property Address | 4 PORTER ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1426 |
| Document Number | 37164-525 |
| Book / Page | 037164 / 000525 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 31, 2018 |
| Instrument | 1119006160 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,602.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 4 PORTER ST WENHAM MA 019841426, WENHAM, MA 01984-1426 |
| Document Number | 37164-527 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 19, 2018 |
| Book Page | 037164/000527 |
| Instrument | 1119006170 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 18, 2048 |
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 | $17,404.00 (+3.89%) | $1,088,400 (+0.96%) Land $447,500 Building $638,700 | $1,275,623 (+11.94%) |
| 2025 | $16,752.00 (+2.62%) | $1,078,000 (+14.57%) Land $447,500 Building $630,500 | $1,139,525 |
| 2023 | $16,325.00 | $940,900 Land $476,500 Building $464,400 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, 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.
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 248 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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