Sold for $950,000 on 02/27/24
$950,000
161 Cherry St, Wenham, MA 01984
4beds
2,547sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1973
2.4 Acres Lot
$1,032,000 Zestimate®
$373/sqft
$4,219 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,032,000
$970,000 - $1.10M
$4,219/mo
Zestimate® history
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What's special
Autumn Artistry view this Stately 9 room custom built colonial in prime location. This lovely home sits elegantly on beautiful lot, with private yard and fenced in area for your dogs. The inside has an open floor plan perfect for entertaining and family gatherings. The fireplace living room has built in book shelves and a built in desk, dining room has two built in china closets, kitchen has a large pantry and lots of cabinets, spacious dining area with picture window overlooking private patio and fire pit. You will love the oversized Mud Room with lots of separate closets. The fireplace family room is off the kitchen with perfect lighting. There is a beautiful Sun Room with cathedral celing and access to outside. Main Bedroom has bath and 3 closets. Laundry is located upstairs. Great home close to town and easy access to highways.
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 27, 2024 at 03:07pm
Listed by:
Margaret C. McNamara 978-836-6204,
J. Barrett & Company 978-468-0046
Bought with:
Deborah Evans
J. Barrett & Company
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73163481
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Closet - Linen, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Dining room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Open Floorplan
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Dining Area, Pantry, Kitchen Island, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Lighting - Overhead, Closet - Double
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, Exterior Access
- Level: First
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), None
Appliances
- Laundry: Second Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
- Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Mud Room, Sun Room, Central Vacuum, Internet Available - DSL, Internet Available - Unknown
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,547
- Total interior livable area: 2,547 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 10
- Parking features: Attached, Storage, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 8
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
- Exterior features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Stone Wall
- Waterfront features: Lake/Pond, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
- Frontage length: 314.00
Lot
- Size: 2.40 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 3219416
- Zoning: Res 101
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1973
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Icemaker Connection
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Location
- Region: Wenham
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/27/2024 | Sold | $950,000-4.9%$373/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73163481 | ||
| 12/30/2023 | Contingent | $999,000$392/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73163481 | ||
| 11/14/2023 | Price change | $999,000-8.8%$392/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73163481 | ||
| 10/17/2023 | Price change | $1,095,000-8.4%$430/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73163481 | ||
| 9/26/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,195,000+113%$469/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73163481 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,057 +1.9% | $968,900 +2.7% |
| 2024 | $14,774 +0.1% | $943,400 +10.9% |
| 2023 | $14,754 | $850,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 01984
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Bessie Buker Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.4 mi
- 9/10Miles River Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.7 mi
- 9/10Hamilton-Wenham Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Buker
- Middle: Miles River
- High: Hw Regional
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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