79 Main St, Wenham, MA 01984 Property Records

Essex County and Wenham Town property record for 79 Main St, Wenham, MA 01984

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Lot Size	1 acres (43,922 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$720,000 (Jan 2020)
Tax Bill	$15,003 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`0027-0000-0031`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`0027-0000-0031`
Alternative APNs	`WENH M:27 L:31` `1050`

Interior

Bedrooms	6 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	12 Rooms
Building Area	5,522 sqft Garage

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1780
Effective Year Built	Effective 1780
Lot Area	43,922 sqft (1 acres)
Total Buildings	2 Buildings

Location & Zoning

Account Number	1050
Street Address	79 MAIN ST
City	WENHAM
State	MA
Zip	01984-1526
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	HD
Legal Lot Number	31
Jurisdiction	WENHAM MA
Township / Civil Division	WENHAM
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1013
Census Tract	216100

Historic Designation

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

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Essex County and Wenham Town records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	79 MAIN ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1526
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 24, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jan 24, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Aug 19, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	38214 / 355
Prior Transfer Date	Dec 24, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc	38214-355
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	WENHAM MA
Recording Date	Jan 24, 2020
Property Address	79 MAIN ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1526
Document Number	38214-355
Book / Page	38214 / 355
Instrument Date	Dec 24, 2019
Instrument	20200124003270
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 12, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	79 MAIN ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1526

Mortgage

Document Number	200124003280
Date	Jan 24, 2020
Instrument	200124003280

Lender

Name	TOTAL MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Essex County and Wenham Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Essex County
County Subdivision	Wenham Town
Unified School District	Hamilton-Wenham School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$15,003.00 (+1.39%)	$938,300 (-1.46%) Land $515,600 Building $390,800	$1,299,398 (+36.61%)
2025	$14,797.00 (-48.73%)	$952,200 (-42.76%) Land $558,400 Building $393,800	$951,140
2023	$28,863.00	$1,663,600 Land $1,077,200 Building $586,400

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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

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

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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