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187 Main Street, Wenham MA 01984

Wenham, MA 01984
$1,650,000
Est. $8,782/month
4
Beds
3
Baths
3,079
Sq Ft
$536
Price/Sq Ft
0.92
Acres
1886
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
22
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 29, 2025 • MLS# 73227450

About this home

Welcome to 187 Main Street! This graceful c.1890 Queen Ann Victorian "The James Perkins, Jr. House" has been lovingly restored to maintain its original design and thoughtfully updated for 21st century living. The distinctive turret is a noted attraction which creates octagonal alcoves on 3 levels of sun-filled living space. Large high-end, eat-in chef’s kitchen with butler’s pantry, formal dining, living and family rooms, half bath, and mud room with laundry on the main level. 4 bedrooms and 2 baths upstairs. 3rd level with bonus room/guest suite plus half bath and cozy nook inside the turret. Enjoy the convenience of in town living near everything – dining, shops, train, parks, library, school. Mature trees and elegant plantings restored and expanded with sustainability in mind. Front and back porches, stone patio, oversized 2-car garage with lift stores 3 cars plus a 2nd level for storage or finishing. Central Air and updated heating, electrical and plumbing systems. A rare gem!

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,725,000
Final Sale Price: $1,650,000
Difference: $75,000 (-4.3%)
Performance Metrics
95.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
22
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $560
Sale $/sq ft: $536
This property sold for $536 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 4.3% below the original asking price.

With only 22 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Facts & Features

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Property Category
Residential
Year Built
1886
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
2
Living Area
3,079 sq ft
Total Rooms
9

Interior Features

Flooring
Wood, Tile, Other, Flooring - Wood
Heating
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
Central Air
Has Cooling
Yes
Fireplace Features
Living Room, Master Bedroom
Has Fireplace
Yes
Number of Fireplaces
2
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood
Interior Features
Bathroom - Half, Closet, Window Seat, Bathroom, Loft, Foyer, Mud Room, Wet Bar, Walk-up Attic, Internet Available - Broadband
Laundry Features
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Sink, First Floor
Basement Details
Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished
Window Features
Storm Window(s)
Accessibility Features
No

Exterior & Structure

Construction Materials
Frame
Architectural Style
Victorian, Queen Anne
Roof
Shingle
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter, Stone, Irregular
Exterior Features
Porch, Patio, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting, Garden
Patio/Porch Features
Porch, Patio
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Features
Lake/Pond, Ocean, Beach Ownership(Public)
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Lot Size
0.92 acres
Lot Size
39,988 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.9200
Lot Features
Wooded, Level
Frontage Length
78 ft
Road Surface Type
Paved
Road Frontage Type
Public

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces
2
Has Garage
Yes
Attached Garage
No
Has Carport
No
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
10
Parking Features
Detached, Garage Door Opener, Workshop in Garage, Garage Faces Side, Deeded, Stone/Gravel
Covered Parking Spaces
2

Utilities & Systems

Utilities Available
for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Water Source
Public
Sewer
Private Sewer
Electric
Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Community & HOA

Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
HOA
No
Senior Community
No

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$15,242
Tax Year
2023
Tax Assessed Value
$878,500
Parcel Number
M:13 L:139,3219200
Zoning
Res

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Approximate,Renovated Since
Attached Property
No
Disclosures
New 5 bedroom MicroFAST septic system in 2005. Major renovation in 2006. 3rd floor finished in 2010. Garage built in 2015. Subject to any easements and restrictions of record. Property is located in the Historic District.
Exclusions
See Addendum Attached To Seller's Disclosure.

Location

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Neighborhood

187 Main Street, Wenham MA 01984

Wenham, MA 01984

Walkability

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Schools

Elementary School
Hamilton Wenham
Rating information coming soon
Middle School
Miles River
Rating information coming soon
High School
Hamilton Wenham
Rating information coming soon

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Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $1,270
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Market Insights

4.3%
Price Range
24
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

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Sold
Jun 20, 2024
$1,650,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 24
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Listed for Sale
Apr 23, 2024
$1,725,000
Original listing
Agent: Deborah Evans Office: J. Barrett & Company

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 23, 2024 New Listing Added $1,725,000 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
22 days
Price per Sq Ft
$536

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2023 $15,242 $878,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$15,242
Tax Year 2023
Assessed Value
$878,500

Listing Information

Listing Agent Deborah Evans
Listing Office J. Barrett & Company
Agent MLS ID CT001869
Office MLS ID C95243

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