Essex County and Wenham Town property record for 8 Onion River Rd, Wenham, MA 01984
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,689 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 1.12 acres (49,149 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,675,000 (Apr 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $20,875 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0046-0000-0006 |
| Primary APN | 0046-0000-0006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,689 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,884 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 49,149 sqft (1.12 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 100185 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8 ONION RIVER RD |
| City | WENHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01984-1830 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | PARSONS HILL |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WENHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3028 |
| Census Tract | 216100 |
8 Onion River Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2026.
Source: Essex County and Wenham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 ONION RIVER RD, WENHAM, MA 01984-1830 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 27, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 27, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 16, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20263230 |
| Deed Book / Page | 43351 / 206 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 27, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0042642-66 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 8 ONION RIVER RD, WENHAM, MA 01984-1830 |
| Document Number | 043351-206 |
| Book / Page | 43351 / 206 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20263230 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 8 ONION RIVER RD, WENHAM, MA 01984-1830 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Date | Apr 27, 2026 |
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| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate | 6.11% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Onion River Rd was $20,875, down 1.4% 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 | $20,875.00 (-1.36%) | $1,305,500 (-4.13%) Land $561,400 Building $744,100 | $1,563,901 (+24.18%) |
| 2025 | $21,162.00 | $1,361,800 Land $647,000 Building $714,800 | $1,259,415 |
| 2023 | $17,648.00 | $1,017,200 Land $603,300 Building $413,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Onion River Rd 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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2001) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2001 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 Onion River Rd 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 | 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 22 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
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