Essex County and Wenham Town property record for 81 Main St, Wenham, MA 01984
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,332 sqft · built 2016 |
| Lot Size | 1.03 acres (45,228 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $330,000 (Aug 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $29,446 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WENH M:27 L:31A |
| Primary APN | WENH M:27 L:31A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,332 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 8,712 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,924 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,924 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2016 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2016 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 45,228 sqft (1.03 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 102276 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 81 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 | 31A |
| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WENHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| 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.
81 Main St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2020.
Source: Essex County and Wenham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 81 MAIN ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1526 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 19, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 19, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201481900052 |
| Deed Book / Page | 33484 / 388 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 5, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 38817-341 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 81 Main St was $29,446, up 2.1% 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 | $29,446.00 (+2.14%) | $1,841,500 (-0.73%) Land $527,900 Building $1,313,600 | $1,844,974 |
| 2025 | $28,828.00 | $1,855,100 Land $559,100 Building $1,296,000 | |
| 2023 | $28,027.00 | $1,615,400 Land $539,000 Building $1,076,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 81 Main St 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 81 Main St 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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