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Off market jan 2020 for $720K

$1,340,487

•

3,163

sq ft

79 Main St, Wenham, MA 01984

About this home

The Porter-Fairfield House, circa 1742, is a classic Georgian colonial set on a lovely and mature acre property. This charming 4 bedroom antique home features rare wide pine floors, exposed beams and multiple fireplaces. Extensively restored in the early 80's (including rebuilt chimney and foundation) and all systems updated since including septic system (2013). Formal dining and living rooms feature beautiful detail & built-ins. Open kitchen with breakfast area and recently updated stainless steel appliances. The bright and open third floor offers endless options such as a media, workout or play room. Outbuildings include a three car garage with large attic space, a three stall barn and the adorable "Shop" at 77 Main with an established tenant (grandfathered commercial use). Country living conveniently located near commuter rail, Rt. 128 and top-rated schools.

Single-familyProperty Type

1742Year Built

1.01 acresLot Size

$424Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 garage spacesParking

Listed by Lisa Wheeler • J. Barrett & Company

Bought with The In Alto Group • J. Barrett & Company

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•Source:MLS PIN #72594142

Redfin Estimate

$1,340,487

$620K since sold in January 2020$65K since September

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SOLD SEP 1, 2026
$875,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,734 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$920,000
C
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SOLD SEP 9, 2026
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D
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$688,500
E
4 beds2 baths2,106 sq ft
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F
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Market trends in 01984, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

103.8%

0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$1.2M

$6K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

2 days MoM

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2 MoM

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Sale history for 79 Main St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72594142

Jan 24, 2020

Sold

$720,000

$228/sq ft

Dec 28, 2019

Pending

—

Dec 14, 2019

Contingent

—

Nov 19, 2019

Listed

$749,000

$237/sq ft

MLS PIN #71670585

Aug 19, 2014

Sold

$692,000

$219/sq ft

May 8, 2014

Contingent

—

Apr 28, 2014

Listed

$759,000

$240/sq ft

+23

The Porter-Fairfield House is an eminent mid 18th century Georgian that was extensively rebuilt and restored in the early 1980s. Imbued with a sense of character and classic rooms with distinct personalities, this cherished home on 1.5 acres is offered with 77 Main Street which has commercial use status and is tenanted by an interior design company. The walk up attic has been sensitively transformed into a stunning open and bright space, perfect for a media room or play room . Recent updates include a new heating system (2013), new 6 bedroom septic system (2013), and new roof.(2007). Outbuildings include a 3 car garage with 850+ sf attic workshop and a substantial barn that is currently configured with 3 horse stalls and a loft. Highly rated school; system

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$28,863 (+111.6%)

$1,077,200 + $586,400

$1,663,600

2022

$13,643 (+3.6%)

$369,800 + $327,000

$696,800

2021

$13,174 (+4.8%)

$342,400 + $327,000

$669,400

2020

$12,569 (+5.1%)

$342,400 + $321,200

$663,600

2019

$11,958 (−0.7%)

$342,400 + $321,200

$663,600

2018

$12,041 (+2.5%)

$331,400 + $309,400

$640,800

2017

$11,746 (+8.8%)

$331,400 + $309,400

$640,800

2016

$10,792 (+2.9%)

$331,400 + $304,200

$635,600

2015

$10,483 (−6.4%)

$331,400 + $313,700

$645,100

2014

$11,203 (+7.1%)

$281,900 + $284,800

$566,700

2013

$10,458 (−3.0%)

$281,900 + $284,000

$565,900

2012

$10,781 (−4.5%)

$311,500 + $291,100

$602,600

2011

$11,286 (+7.9%)

$323,300 + $334,000

$657,300

2010

$10,458 (+8.6%)

$338,100 + $334,000

$672,100

2009

$9,626

$368,100 + $334,000

$702,100

Tax history for 79 Main St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$28,863 (+111.6%)

$1,077,200 + $586,400

$1,663,600

2022

$13,643 (+3.6%)

$369,800 + $327,000

$696,800

2021

$13,174 (+4.8%)

$342,400 + $327,000

$669,400

2020

$12,569 (+5.1%)

$342,400 + $321,200

$663,600

2019

$11,958 (−0.7%)

$342,400 + $321,200

$663,600

2018

$12,041 (+2.5%)

$331,400 + $309,400

$640,800

2017

$11,746 (+8.8%)

$331,400 + $309,400

$640,800

2016

$10,792 (+2.9%)

$331,400 + $304,200

$635,600

2015

$10,483 (−6.4%)

$331,400 + $313,700

$645,100

2014

$11,203 (+7.1%)

$281,900 + $284,800

$566,700

2013

$10,458 (−3.0%)

$281,900 + $284,000

$565,900

2012

$10,781 (−4.5%)

$311,500 + $291,100

$602,600

2011

$11,286 (+7.9%)

$323,300 + $334,000

$657,300

2010

$10,458 (+8.6%)

$338,100 + $334,000

$672,100

2009

$9,626

$368,100 + $334,000

$702,100

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

—

Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2.02 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Other

County

Essex County

APN

3219869

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 19, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Covered Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 10
Parking Features: Detached, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Wood,Countertops - Upgraded,Wainscoting

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Wood,Countertops - Upgraded,Wainscoting

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood,Wainscoting

Family Room Information
Level: First
Features: Skylight,Flooring - Wood,Wainscoting

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood,Wainscoting

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Skylight,Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Stainless Steel Appliances

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Crawl Space, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 4
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Window Features: Skylight(s), Screens
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Pine, Flooring - Wood
Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Attic Access, Bonus Room, Central Vacuum, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,163
Foundation Area: 1,221
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate,Certified Historic,Renovated Since
Color: Sage

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Barn/Stable, Screens, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Other Structures: Barn/Stable

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 1.01
Lot Features: Cleared, Level
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,958
Tax Year: 2019

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
Directions: Main Street is Rt. 1A
UnparsedAddress: 79 Main St, Wenham MA 01984

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.02 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 3219869

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 19, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 5

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Bessie Buker Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

9/10

Miles River Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi

8/10

Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 94° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

72% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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$1.27M – $1.54M

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61 Main Street, Wenham, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3300 Sq. Ft.	$1,136,333

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