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$1,527,817$389 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $630,000 on Dec 10, 2019

197 MAIN ST

WENHAM, MA 01984
5
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,930 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1.5M
$1.4M low$1.6M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$630,000 · Dec 10, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$20,498 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,281,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$570,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$700,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,385,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,737,698

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Historical
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.00
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(11)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Bessie Buker Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Hamilton Wenham Regional High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 mi
M
Miles River Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.2 mi

District: Hamilton-Wenham School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01984These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.85
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.89

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.42%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.5,208
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.631 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$182,347
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$191,239
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

197 Main St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 95% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs less per square foot than 68% of homes in Wenham 01984
  • Bigger than 94% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in Essex County
  • Older than 91% of homes in Wenham 01984

What homes are worth in Wenham 01984

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$506K$2.8M

This home is worth more than 79% of homes in Wenham 01984.

How it measures up in Wenham 01984

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wenham 01984.

Estimated value$1,527,817
CheaperTypical $1,066,838Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$389
CheaperTypical $430Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Living area3,930 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,588 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Lot size2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.92 acBigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 197 Main St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWenham 01984Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,527,81779% of homes95% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$38932% of homes45% of homes
Living areabigger than3,930 ft²82% of homes94% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2 ac83% of homes88% of homes
Year builtnewer than18909% of homes10% of homes

About 197 Main St

How much is 197 Main St, Wenham, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 197 Main St, Wenham, MA is $1,527,817 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $1,425,897 to $1,629,737. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 197 Main St, Wenham, MA last sell?

197 Main St, Wenham, MA last sold on Dec 10, 2019 for $630,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 197 Main St, Wenham, MA?

197 Main St, Wenham, MA has 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 3,930 square feet of living space and a 2.00-acre lot.

When was 197 Main St, Wenham, MA built?

197 Main St, Wenham, MA was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. It is a historical home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 197 Main St, Wenham, MA?

197 Main St, Wenham, MA is assigned to Bessie Buker Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Hamilton Wenham Regional High School (high), rated A; Miles River Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Hamilton-Wenham School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 197 Main St, Wenham, MA compare to other homes in Wenham 01984?

Among the 1,274 homes in Wenham 01984, it is worth more than 79% of them ($1,527,817 against a typical $1,066,838), its price per square foot is higher than 32% of them ($389 against a typical $430), it is bigger than 82% of them (3,930 ft² against a typical 2,588 ft²), its lot is bigger than 83% of them (2 ac against a typical 0.92 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1890 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 95% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 197 Main St, Wenham, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 197 Main St, Wenham, MA was $20,498. The county assessed it at $1,281,900.

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