Essex County and Wenham Town property record for 4 Virginia Pl, Wenham, MA 01984
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4.5 ba · 7,962 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 2.81 acres (122,765 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,500,000 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $31,977 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0016-0000-0125 |
| Primary APN | 0016-0000-0125 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 7,962 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 16,844 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,462 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,462 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 122,765 sqft (2.81 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 598 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4 VIRGINIA PL |
| City | WENHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01984-1129 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 125 |
| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WENHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 216100 |
4 Virginia Pl is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2020.
Source: Essex County and Wenham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4 VIRGINIA PL, WENHAM, MA 01984-1129 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 5, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 5, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 39023 / 234 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 2, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 3902000234 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 5, 2020 |
| Property Address | 4 VIRGINIA PL, WENHAM, MA 01984-1129 |
| Document Number | 39023-234 |
| Book / Page | 39023 / 234 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20201005006270 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 4 VIRGINIA PL, WENHAM, MA 01984-1129 |
| Document Number | 201005006280 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 5, 2020 |
| Instrument | 201005006280 |
| Name | NORTH SHORE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 4 Virginia Pl was $31,977, down 0.9% 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 | $31,977.00 (-0.89%) | $1,999,800 (-3.68%) Land $710,500 Building $1,272,300 | $2,134,072 (+9.89%) |
| 2025 | $32,263.00 | $2,076,100 Land $796,100 Building $1,280,000 | $1,942,085 |
| 2023 | $28,312.00 | $1,631,800 Land $704,000 Building $927,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4 Virginia Pl 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 4 Virginia Pl 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 122 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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