Essex County and Wenham Town property record for 8 Larch Row, Wenham, MA 01984
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 6 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,149 sqft · built 1820 |
| Lot Size | 1.04 acres (45,664 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $559,900 (Mar 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $14,319 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Refinance Jan 2021 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0019-0000-0068 |
| Primary APN | 0019-0000-0068 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,149 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,098 sqft |
| Basement Area | 854 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 854 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1820 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1820 |
| Architectural Style | Historical |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 45,664 sqft (1.04 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 792 |
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| Street Address | 8 LARCH ROW |
| City | WENHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01984-1620 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | HD |
| Legal Lot Number | 68 |
| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WENHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| 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.
8 Larch Row is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2021.
Source: Essex County and Wenham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 LARCH ROW, WENHAM, MA 01984-1620 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jan 27, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Oct 4, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 31, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 31, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 16270 / 154 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 22, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 39458-35 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Property Address | 8 LARCH ROW, WENHAM, MA 01984-1620 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 26, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 39641-510 |
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| Date | Mar 12, 2021 |
| Book Page | 39641/510 |
| Instrument | 20210312006130 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Property Address | 8 LARCH ROW, WENHAM, MA 01984-1620 |
| Document Number | 39458-35 |
| Book / Page | 39458 / 35 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210127000940 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 8 LARCH ROW, WENHAM, MA 01984-1620 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Property Address | 8 LARCH ROW, WENHAM, MA 01984-1620 |
| Document Number | 37918-145 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 4, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 8 LARCH ROW WENHAM MA 019841620, WENHAM, MA 01984-1620 |
| Document Number | 37918-145 |
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| Date | Oct 9, 2019 |
| Book Page | 037918/000145 |
| Instrument | 1009001290 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 8, 2049 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Larch Row was $14,319, down 5.3% 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 | $14,319.00 (-5.29%) | $895,500 (-7.96%) Land $546,600 Building $327,300 | $978,764 (-29.24%) |
| 2025 | $15,119.00 | $972,900 Land $602,200 Building $370,700 | $1,383,200 |
| 2023 | $13,137.00 | $757,200 Land $539,200 Building $218,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Larch Row 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 |
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 8 Larch Row 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | WENHAM WATER DEPT. serves 3,942 people · EPA ID MA3320000 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 179 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
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