Essex County and Wenham Town property record for 61 Main St, Wenham, MA 01984
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,869 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.37 acres (16,117 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $775,000 (Nov 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $16,879 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2019 Line of Credit Nov 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0027-0000-0017 |
| Primary APN | 0027-0000-0017 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,869 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,292 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,151 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,151 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 16,117 sqft (0.37 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1036 |
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| Street Address | 61 MAIN ST |
| City | WENHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01984-1509 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | HD |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WENHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| 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.
Source: Essex County and Wenham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 61 MAIN ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1509 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Jan 7, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CAMBRIDGE SAVINGS BANK |
| Nov 30, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 30, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 30, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 1, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 39236 / 594 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 11, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 3923000594 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Property Address | 61 MAIN ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1509 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 37260-124 |
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| Date | Jan 7, 2019 |
| Book Page | 37260/124 |
| Instrument | 20190107000620 |
| Name | CAMBRIDGE SAVINGS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 349 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 30, 2020 |
| Property Address | 61 MAIN ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1509 |
| Document Number | 39236-594 |
| Book / Page | 39236 / 594 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20201130005810 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 3 MAIN ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1507 |
| Document Number | 201130005820 |
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| Date | Nov 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 201130005820 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 2.5% |
| Type Change Date | Dec 1, 2027 |
| Max Rate At Change | 2.88% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
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 | $16,879.00 (+5.44%) | $1,055,600 (+2.48%) Land $450,800 Building $591,800 | $1,180,437 (+7.76%) |
| 2025 | $16,008.00 (+12.91%) | $1,030,100 (+26.05%) Land $487,800 Building $542,300 | $1,095,445 |
| 2023 | $14,178.00 | $817,200 Land $480,400 Building $336,800 |
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 |
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 | 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 39 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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