169 Main Street
Wenham, MA 01984
$3,550,000
Price
6
Beds
6
Baths
5,016 Sq. Ft.
$708 / Sq. Ft.
5,016
Sq. Ft.
$708
per Sq. Ft.
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Description
Luxuriously renovated historic home on 3.69 acres in downtown Wenham, with its top-rated school system, endless recreation options, and convenient access to Boston and Logan airport. Completely rebuilt to the highest standards, and newly sited on the lot with a new foundation, the six bedroom, four full and two half-bath home features three full levels of living with every amenity. On the 1st floor, an elegant foyer and entrance hall are flanked by a living room, dining room, and office, leading...Luxuriously renovated historic home on 3.69 acres in downtown Wenham, with its top-rated school system, endless recreation options, and convenient access to Boston and Logan airport. Completely rebuilt to the highest standards, and newly sited on the lot with a new foundation, the six bedroom, four full and two half-bath home features three full levels of living with every amenity. On the 1st floor, an elegant foyer and entrance hall are flanked by a living room, dining room, and office, leading to a gourmet kitchen with coffered ceiling, marble island, and two pantries, and a great room with vaulted ceiling and granite woodburning fireplace shared with outdoor bluestone patio. The 2nd floor has a primary suite with deck, gas fireplace, spa bath, and walk in closet. Three other bedrooms, full bath and laundry. The penthouse level has two bedrooms, full bath, and media room. Includes full unfinished walkout basement and attached two-car garage with unfinished bonus space above.
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amandaarmstronggroup@compass.comP: (978)-879-6322
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amanda.armstrong@compass.comP: (978)-879-6322
Property Details for 169 Main Street
Town
Wenham
MLS AreaWenham Neck
AreaMA-Wenham
Architectural StyleSecond Empire
StyleGarden, Second Empire
Garage Spaces2
Parking Spaces8.00
Parking Spaces Total10
LISTING UPDATED: 01/02/2025 02:50 PM
Property Details for 169 Main Street
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 73258501 |
| Days on Market | 252 |
| Taxes | $37,939 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Single Family / Detached |
| Year Built | 2024 |
| County | Essex County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2% |
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Building Information for 169 Main Street
Stories-Year Built2024Building Size-Lot Size3.69 AC / 160,736 SF
Property Information for 169 Main Street
General Details
Property Details
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stables, Golf Course, Laundromat, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, Sidewalks
- Living Area: 5016.0
- Color: grey
- SqFt with Basement: No
- Property Attached: No
- Single Family Type: Detached
- Waterfront: No
- Water View: No
- Year Built Details: Actual,Certified Historic,Renovated Since
- Year Built Source: Builder
Location/School
- Grade School: Hamilton Wenham
- High School: Ham Wen High
- Middle School: Miles River
Features
Interior Features
- Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood, Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Sump Pump, Radon Remediation System, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
- Num of Baths: 6.0
- Num of Full Baths: 4
- Num of Half Baths: 2
- Bathrooms Total Decimal: 5.00
- Bathrooms Total Integer: 6
- DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors, French Doors
- FireplaceFeatures: Master Bedroom
- FireplaceYN: Yes
- Fireplaces: 2
- Flooring: Tile, Marble, Engineered Hardwood, Flooring - Engineered Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Interior Features: Lighting - Pendant, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet, Window Seat, Cable Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Entrance Foyer, Mud Room, Bathroom, Bedroom, Media Room, Home Office, Wired for Surround Sound, Internet Available - Unknown
- Interior Features: Wired for Surround Sound, Internet Available - Unknown, French Doors, Security System
- Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Electric Dryer Hookup, Sink, Second Floor, Washer Hookup
- Primary Bath: Yes
- Spa Features: Private
- SpaYN: Yes
- Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
- Construction: Frame, Conventional (2x4-2x6)
- Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Wood, Deck - Composite, Patio, Covered, Rain Gutters, Hot Tub/Spa, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Garden, Horses Permitted
- Exterior Features: Screens, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting, Garden Area, Horses Permitted, Porch, Deck - Wood, Deck - Composite, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck
- Lot Description: Wooded, Additional Land Avail., Flood Plain, Cleared, Farm, Gentle Sloping, Level
- Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Wood, Deck - Composite, Patio, Covered
- Roof Material: Shingle, Metal
- View: Scenic View(s)
- View: Yes
Parking Features
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Carport: No
- Covered Spaces: 2.00
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated, Storage, Work Area, Side Entry, Insulated, Oversized Parking, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
- Open Parking: Yes
- Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated, Storage, Work Area, Side Entry, Insulated, Oversized Parking, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
- Parking Features: Heated, Work Area, Side Entry, Oversized Parking, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
- Cooling: Central Air
- Cooling: Yes
- Electric: Generator Connection
- Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
- Heating: Forced Air, Humidity Control, Natural Gas
- Heating: Yes
- Sewer: Private Sewerage
- Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection, Generator Connection
- Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
- Room Primary Bedroom Area: 306.0
- Room Primary Bedroom Features: Coffered Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Balcony / Deck,Cable Hookup,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Pendant,Flooring - Engineered Hardwood
- Room Primary Bedroom Length: 18.0
- Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
- Room Primary Bedroom Width: 17.0
Bedroom 2
- Bedroom2 Area: 140.0
- Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Cedar Closet(s),Closet,Cable Hookup,Flooring - Engineered Hardwood
- Bedroom2 Length: 14.0
- Bedroom2 Level: Second
- Bedroom2 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 3
- Bedroom3 Area: 126.0
- Bedroom3 Features: Cable Hookup,Recessed Lighting,Closet - Double,Flooring - Engineered Hardwood
- Bedroom3 Length: 14.0
- Bedroom3 Level: Second
- Bedroom3 Width: 9.0
Bedroom 4
- Bedroom4 Area: 210.0
- Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Cable Hookup,Recessed Lighting,Flooring - Engineered Hardwood
- Bedroom4 Length: 15.0
- Bedroom4 Level: Second
- Bedroom4 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 5
- Bedroom5 Area: 198.0
- Bedroom5 Features: Closet,Cable Hookup,Recessed Lighting,Flooring - Engineered Hardwood,Window Seat
- Bedroom5 Length: 18.0
- Bedroom5 Level: Third
- Bedroom5 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 1
- Bathroom1 Area: 180.0
- Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Marble,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting
- Bathroom1 Length: 15.0
- Bathroom1 Level: Second
- Bathroom1 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 2
- Bathroom2 Area: 72.0
- Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Closet,Recessed Lighting,Soaking Tub
- Bathroom2 Length: 8.0
- Bathroom2 Level: Second
- Bathroom2 Width: 9.0
Bathroom 3
- Bathroom3 Area: 60.0
- Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
- Bathroom3 Length: 5.0
- Bathroom3 Level: Second
- Bathroom3 Width: 12.0
Dining Room
- Dining Room Area: 225.0
- Dining Room Features: Coffered Ceiling(s),French Doors,Open Floorplan,Lighting - Overhead,Decorative Molding,Flooring - Engineered Hardwood
- Dining Room Length: 15.0
- Dining Room Level: First
- Dining Room Width: 15.0
Family Room
- Family Room Area: 195.0
- Family Room Features: Coffered Ceiling(s),French Doors,Cable Hookup,Flooring - Engineered Hardwood
- Family Room Length: 13.0
- Family Room Level: Main,First
- Family Room Width: 15.0
Kitchen
- Kitchen Area: 336.0
- Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Wet Bar,Cabinets - Upgraded,Cable Hookup,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Wine Chiller,Gas Stove,Lighting - Pendant,Lighting - Overhead,Flooring - Engineered Hardwood
- Kitchen Length: 14.0
- Kitchen Level: Main,First
- Kitchen Width: 24.0
Laundry
- Laundry Dimen: 8X7
Living Room
- Room Living Room Area: 672.0
- Room Living Room Features: French Doors,Cable Hookup,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Lighting - Overhead,Flooring - Engineered Hardwood
- Room Living Room Length: 28.0
- Room Living Room Level: Main,First
- Room Living Room Width: 24.0
Other Room 1
- Room Office Area: 140.0
- Room Office Features: Recessed Lighting,Flooring - Engineered Hardwood
- Room Office Length: 14.0
- Room Office Level: Main
- Room Office Width: 10.0
Property Information
Property Info
- Year Round: Yes
- Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
- WARRANTY: Yes
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Road Frontage Type: Public
- Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Disclosures: Ask agent to share a detailed Property Profile Packet. One year builders warranty at time of close. There are two half baths on the first floor (one in mud room - one in formal front hall). Living area below grade is unfinished and prepped "to be finished" with access to outdoor patio and gardens.
Tax Information
- Listing Terms: Contract
- Tax ID: 3219196
- Assessments: $2,698,700
- Book: 40425
- Tax Year: 2025
- Zoning: Res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
- Beds Total: 6
Other Building Characteristics
- Accessibility Features: No
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Frontage: 215.00
- Cooling Zones: 5
- Heat Zones: 5
Complex & Association Information
- Association Security: Security System
- Adult Community: No
Rental Info
Rental Info
- Horse: Yes
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
- Buyer Broker Comp: 2
Property History for 169 Main Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 169 Main Street
Taxable ValueLand$668,200Additions$1,754,500Total$2,422,700
Tax Record2024$37,939 ($3,162 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths2Total Finished SqFt5,211 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,211 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,412 SqFtStories3Lot Size160,662 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1841Year Renovated2023CountyESSEXAPNWENH M:13 L:135
Schools near 169 Main Street
This home is within Hamilton-Wenham School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | K to 5 | |||
| Public - | K to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Winthrop School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Cutler School PublicK to 5 | ||
Bessie Buker Elementary School PublicK to 5 | ||
Miles River Middle School Public6 to 8 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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