Essex County and Wenham Town property record for 97 Cedar St, Wenham, MA 01984
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4.5 ba · 5,511 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 2.75 acres (120,152 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,225,000 (Nov 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $25,010 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0025-0000-0032 |
| Primary APN | 0025-0000-0032 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,511 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 8,428 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,040 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,020 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 120,152 sqft (2.75 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 100642 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 97 CEDAR ST |
| City | WENHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01984-1538 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | WENHAM & BEVERLY |
| Legal Lot Number | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | WENHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WENHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 216100 |
97 Cedar St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2016.
Source: Essex County and Wenham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 97 CEDAR ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1538 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 7, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 7, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 4, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 35424 / 386 |
| Transfer Doc | 035424-386 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 97 Cedar St was $25,010, 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 | $25,010.00 (+2.09%) | $1,564,100 (-0.79%) Land $461,400 Building $1,102,700 | $1,994,587 (+7.8%) |
| 2025 | $24,499.00 | $1,576,500 Land $473,800 Building $1,102,700 | $1,850,220 |
| 2023 | $21,511.00 | $1,239,800 Land $443,900 Building $795,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 97 Cedar 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 97 Cedar 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 61 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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