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$877,804$527 / 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 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $810,000 on Mar 26, 2025

29 PORTER ST

WENHAM, MA 01984
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,665 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.
0.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$878K
$799K low$956K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$810,000 · Mar 26, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,343 (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.$709,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$442,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$259,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$708,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$839,801

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.Colonial
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.30
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
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(2)

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 · 0.2 mi
H
Hamilton Wenham Regional High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 mi
M
Miles River Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.3 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

29 Porter 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 less than 72% of homes in Wenham 01984
  • Costs more per square foot than 83% of homes in Essex County
  • Smaller than 84% of homes in Wenham 01984
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Wenham 01984
  • Older than 80% 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
$510K$2.9M

This home is worth more than 28% 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$877,804
CheaperTypical $1,066,321Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$527
CheaperTypical $438Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Living area1,665 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,600 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Lot size0.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.92 acBigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 29 Porter St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWenham 01984Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$877,80428% of homes71% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$52779% of homes83% of homes
Living areabigger than1,665 ft²16% of homes42% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.3 ac15% of homes55% of homes
Year builtnewer than193020% of homes35% of homes

About 29 Porter St

How much is 29 Porter St, Wenham, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 29 Porter St, Wenham, MA is $877,804 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $799,235 to $956,373. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 29 Porter St, Wenham, MA last sell?

29 Porter St, Wenham, MA last sold on Mar 26, 2025 for $810,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 29 Porter St, Wenham, MA?

29 Porter St, Wenham, MA has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,665 square feet of living space and a 0.30-acre lot.

When was 29 Porter St, Wenham, MA built?

29 Porter St, Wenham, MA was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 29 Porter St, Wenham, MA?

29 Porter 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 29 Porter St, Wenham, MA compare to other homes in Wenham 01984?

Among the 1,274 homes in Wenham 01984, it is worth more than 28% of them ($877,804 against a typical $1,066,321), its price per square foot is higher than 79% of them ($527 against a typical $438), it is bigger than 16% of them (1,665 ft² against a typical 2,600 ft²), its lot is bigger than 15% of them (0.3 ac against a typical 0.92 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1930 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 71% 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 29 Porter St, Wenham, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 29 Porter St, Wenham, MA was $11,343. The county assessed it at $709,400.

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