Essex County and Wenham Town property record for 56 Cherry St, Wenham, MA 01984
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 3,685 sqft · built 1754 |
| Lot Size | 0.559 acres (24,350 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $410,000 (Dec 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $13,478 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Line of Credit Nov 2021 Refinance + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0018-0000-0062 |
| Primary APN | 0018-0000-0062 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,685 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,589 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,540 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 847 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1754 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1754 |
| Architectural Style | Historical |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 24,350 sqft (0.559 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 712 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 56 CHERRY ST |
| City | WENHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01984-1306 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 62 |
| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WENHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 216100 |
Source: Essex County and Wenham Town records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 CHERRY ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1306 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit EASTERN BANK |
| Nov 29, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jan 17, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage NEW FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Oct 5, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 29, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 29, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 5, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 16126 / 535 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Property Address | 56 CHERRY ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1306 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 12, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 042039-476 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 27, 2024 |
| Book Page | 42039/476 |
| Instrument | 20240327000150 |
| Name | EASTERN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Property Address | 56 CHERRY ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1306 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 040524-177 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 29, 2021 |
| Book Page | 40524/177 |
| Instrument | 20211129002650 |
| Name | ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2041 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Property Address | 56 CHERRY ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1306 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 36475-364 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 17, 2018 |
| Book Page | 36475/364 |
| Instrument | 180117003180 |
| Name | NEW FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2038 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Property Address | 56 CHERRY ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1306 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 39022-580 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 5, 2020 |
| Book Page | 39022/580 |
| Instrument | 20201005005780 |
| Name | ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2040 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,478.00 (+3.01%) | $867,300 (+15.01%) Land $511,300 Building $356,000 | $1,368,475 |
| 2023 | $13,084.00 | $754,100 Land $506,900 Building $247,200 |
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 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.
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 64 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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