Essex County and Wenham Town property record for 5 Laurel Dr, Wenham, MA 01984
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 5 ba · 5,825 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 3.69 acres (161,098 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,147,900 (Nov 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $26,607 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0025-0000-0030 |
| Primary APN | 0025-0000-0030 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,825 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 8,839 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,076 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,661 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 161,098 sqft (3.69 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1003 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 LAUREL DR |
| City | WENHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01984-1947 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WENHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 216100 |
5 Laurel Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2016.
Source: Essex County and Wenham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 LAUREL DR, WENHAM, MA 01984-1947 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 29, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 29, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 10, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 35483 / 533 |
| Transfer Doc | 035483-533 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5 Laurel Dr was $26,607, up 3.8% 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 | $26,607.00 (+3.8%) | $1,664,000 (+0.88%) Land $561,400 Building $1,101,400 | $1,972,829 (+10.9%) |
| 2025 | $25,633.00 | $1,649,500 Land $561,400 Building $1,088,100 | $1,778,875 |
| 2023 | $23,141.00 | $1,333,800 Land $583,900 Building $749,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Laurel Dr 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 |
| 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 5 Laurel Dr 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 | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 61 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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