20 Perkins St

1,866 Sq. Ft.
$482 / Sq. Ft.
1,866
Sq. Ft.
$482
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Ideally located close to town, schools, conveniences and the MBTA train, this beautiful Victorian blends timeless charm with everyday comfort. A gracious entry and classic staircase set the tone for four bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Hardwood floors throughout the house. High ceilings highlight the generous living room, with bay window, while the dining room features a fireplace and built-in china cabinet. Cedar closet & plenty of storage. Home office. Inviting front porch & radiant heat on lower level...Ideally located close to town, schools, conveniences and the MBTA train, this beautiful Victorian blends timeless charm with everyday comfort. A gracious entry and classic staircase set the tone for four bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Hardwood floors throughout the house. High ceilings highlight the generous living room, with bay window, while the dining room features a fireplace and built-in china cabinet. Cedar closet & plenty of storage. Home office. Inviting front porch & radiant heat on lower level that was once used as a TV/Playroom. The sun-filled kitchen with induction stove top and breakfast nook that overlooks a large, flat, private yard. A rear mudroom, garage, and antique windows (on first floor) enhance functionality, while the home’s thoughtful layout offers effortless flow throughout. Walk up attic with a lot of potential for expansion. Sellers Disclosure Form attached.
  1. Listed by Moira Riccio • Churchill Properties

Property Details for 20 Perkins Street

Town
Wenham
Area
MA-Wenham
Architectural Style
Victorian
Style
Garden, Victorian
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
6
LISTING UPDATED: 04/13/2026 08:53 PM

Property Details for 20 Perkins Street

StatusActive
MLS #73496519
Days on Market9
Taxes$11,570 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1913
CountyEssex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Churchill Properties, Moira Riccio
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Building Information for 20 Perkins Street

Stories-Year Built1913Building Size-Lot Size0.45 AC / 19,602 SF

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$5,496 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,531

Property Taxes

$964

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 20 Perkins Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Living Area: 1866.0
  • Color: blue
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Unknown/Mixed
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Buker School
  • High School: Hamilton Wenham Regional Hs
  • Middle School: Miles River Middle School
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Lighting - Pendant, Entry Hall, Home Office, Sun Room, Walk-up Attic
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame, Stone
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Fenced Yard, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Storage Shed, Garden Area, Porch
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Gentle Sloping, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Lake/Pond, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Storage, Work Area, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Storage, Work Area, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Work Area, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 171.180555555
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 12.083333333
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 14.166666666
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 144.958333333
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.833333333
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.25
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 130.333333333
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 11.333333333
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.5
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 156.472222222
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 10.916666666
  • Bedroom4 Width: 14.333333333
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 22.916666666
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub,Closet - Linen,Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Length: 4.166666666
  • Bathroom1 Width: 5.5
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 78.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom2 Width: 9.75
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 208.652777777
  • Dining Room Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan,Lighting - Overhead,Decorative Molding
  • Dining Room Length: 13.833333333
  • Dining Room Width: 15.083333333
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 165.916666666
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Kitchen Length: 11.0
  • Kitchen Width: 15.083333333
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 186.555555555
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Open Floorplan,Half Vaulted Ceiling(s),Decorative Molding
  • Room Living Room Length: 12.166666666
  • Room Living Room Width: 15.333333333
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 93.916666666
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Office Length: 8.166666666
  • Room Office Width: 11.5
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Basement has radiant heat and has been used as additional living space in recent years. Sellers will install brand new septic system before closing. Ideal closing date is June 15th--30th.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 3219192
  • Assessments: $744,500
  • Book: 17496
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: 1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 20 Perkins Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 6, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73496519

$899,900
Aug 3, 2001

Sold

MLS PIN #30509784

$454,000
Aug 2, 2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #89431633

$454,000

+12.3% / yr

Jun 20, 2001

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30509784

Jun 20, 2001

Contingent

MLS PIN #30509784

May 30, 2001

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30509784

$449,000
Dec 11, 1998

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #89428446

$334,500
Dec 11, 1998

Sold

MLS PIN #30263975

$334,500
Nov 18, 1998

Contingent

MLS PIN #30263975

Oct 1, 1998

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30263975

$345,000
Sep 30, 1998

Expired

MLS PIN #30252420

$345,000
Aug 23, 1998

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30252420

$345,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/06/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73496519

$899,900
08/03/2001

Sold

MLS PIN #30509784

$454,000
08/02/2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #89431633

$454,000

+12.3% / yr

06/20/2001

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30509784

06/20/2001

Contingent

MLS PIN #30509784

05/30/2001

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30509784

$449,000
12/11/1998

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #89428446

$334,500
12/11/1998

Sold

MLS PIN #30263975

$334,500
11/18/1998

Contingent

MLS PIN #30263975

10/01/1998

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30263975

$345,000
09/30/1998

Expired

MLS PIN #30252420

$345,000
08/23/1998

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30252420

$345,000

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Public Records for 20 Perkins Street

Taxable ValueLand$440,300Additions$304,200Total$744,500
Tax Record2025$11,570 ($964 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,866 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,866 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt974 SqFtStories2Lot Size19,602 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1913CountyESSEXAPNWENH M:13 L:131Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 20 Perkins 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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20 Perkins Street is a single family home for sale in Wenham, MA 01984. This property was listed for sale on April 6, 2026 by Churchill Properties, it's currently listed at $899,900. It has been on the market for a total of 9 days and was last sold on August 3, 2001. This listing's school district is Hamilton-Wenham School District. Nearby schools include Winthrop School, Cutler School and Bessie Buker Elementary School. 20 Perkins Street is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 1,866 sqft single family home built in 1913.

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Listing Courtesy of Churchill Properties, Moira Riccio

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