187 Main Street

Wenham, MA 01984

$1,725,000
Price
4
Beds
2
Baths
2
1/2 Baths
3,079 Sq. Ft.
$560 / Sq. Ft.
3,079
Sq. Ft.
$560
per Sq. Ft.

Description

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...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!
  1. Listed by Deborah Evans • J. Barrett & Company

Property Details for 187 Main Street

Town
Wenham
Area
MA-Wenham
Architectural Style
Victorian, Queen Anne
Style
Garden, Victorian, Queen Anne
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
10.00
Parking Spaces Total
12

Location

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LISTING UPDATED: 05/03/2024 08:28 AM

Property Details for 187 Main Street

StatusContingent
MLS #73227450
Days on Market10
Taxes$15,242 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1886
CountyEssex County

Location

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Building Information for 187 Main Street

Stories-Year Built1886Building Size-Lot Size0.92 AC / 39,988 SF

Payment Calculator

$10,684 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$9,414

Property Taxes

$1,270

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 187 Main Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stables, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
  • Living Area: 3079.0
  • Color: White
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Hamilton Wenham
  • High School: Hamilton Wenham
  • Middle School: Miles River
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Other, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Closet, Window Seat, Bathroom, Loft, Foyer, Mud Room, Wetbar, Walk-up Attic, Internet Available - Broadband
  • Interior Features: Wetbar, Internet Available - Broadband
  • Laundry Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Sink, First Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting, Garden Area, Porch, Patio
  • Lot Description: Wooded, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Lake/Pond, Ocean, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Work Area, Side Entry, Deeded, Stone/Gravel
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Work Area, Side Entry, Deeded, Stone/Gravel
  • Parking Features: Work Area, Side Entry, Deeded, Stone/Gravel
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Wood
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Bathroom - With Tub,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Double Vanity,Remodeled
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Remodeled,Pedestal Sink
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Picture,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Wet Bar,Exterior Access,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Wine Chiller,Lighting - Pendant
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • 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.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:13 L:139,3219200
  • Assessments: $878,500
  • Book: 23726
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Zoning: Res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone, Irregular
  • Frontage: 78.00
  • Cooling Zones: 3
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 187 Main Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 187 Main Street

Taxable ValueLand$599,400Additions$279,100Total$878,500
Tax Record2023$15,242 ($1,270 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,955 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,955 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,310 SqFtStories2Lot Size39,988 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1886CountyESSEXAPNWENH M:13 L:139Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 187 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

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