44 William Fairfield Drive, Wenham MA 01984

Wenham, MA 01984
$655,000
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,625
Sq Ft
$181
Price/Sq Ft
1.71
Acres
1983
Year Built
2
Garage Spaces
Single Family Residence
Type
526
Days on Market
Sold Listed Feb 20, 2008 • MLS# 70714685 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,149,000
Final Sale Price: $655,000
Difference: $494,000 (-43.0%)
Performance Metrics
57.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
526
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $317
Sale $/sq ft: $181
This property sold for $181 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 43.0% below the original asking price.

At 526 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 2 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$181/sq ft
Area Median
$435/sq ft
Difference
58.4%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

NEWLY PRICED! Large, sunny 4+ bedroom cape/cottage style house located in sought after neighborhood. Featuring a newer family room w/fireplace, hardwood floors and built-ins. Sunfilled living room w/slate floors & fireplace leads to screened porch. 1st floor Master suite with renovated bath offers cherry floors, large tiled shower, soaking tub and two sinks leads to private Japanese garden and screened tea house w/koi pond. 2nd floor has 3+ bedrooms incl. bedroom suite and sitting room.

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Property History

Market Insights

65.4%
Price Range
517
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73568424
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Previously Sold
Oct 29, 2026
$1,895,000
MLS #73568424
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Sold
Aug 19, 2009
$655,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 517
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Listed for Sale
Feb 20, 2008
$799,900
Original listing
Agent: Deborah Vivian Office: J. Barrett & Company

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2009 $17,176 $1,252,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$17,176
Tax Year 2009
Assessed Value
$1,252,800

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1983
Living Area 3,625 sq ft
Lot Size 1.71 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 10

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air, Wall Unit(s)
Flooring Wood, Vinyl, Carpet, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
Fireplace Family Room, Living Room
Fireplaces 2
Basement Full, Partially Finished
Laundry First Floor
Features Office, Sitting Room, Play Room, Central Vacuum

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Cape, Cottage
Roof Shingle
Features Patio, Patio - Enclosed, Other, Gazebo
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Patio, Enclosed
Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 8
Electric 200+ Amp Service
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer Private Sewer, Private Sewerage
Gas None
Other For Gas Range
Annual Tax $17,176
Assessed Value $1,252,800
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Association Required No
Lead Paint None
Seller Disclosures Compacter And Alarm Not Working
Exclusions Washer/ And Dryer
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color sand
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Essex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 517 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1983
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
3,625 sq ft
Total Rooms
10

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Office, Sitting Room, Play Room, Central Vacuum
Windows:
Basement: Full, Partially Finished
Laundry: First Floor
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Cape, Cottage
Year Built: 1983
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air, Wall Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer: Private Sewer, Private Sewerage
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio, Patio - Enclosed, Other, Gazebo
Patio & Porch: Patio, Enclosed
Fencing:
Other Structures: Gazebo
Lot Features:
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 8
Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: Family Room, Living Room
Community Amenities: Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails
School District
Hamilton-Wenham School District local
A
✓ School Safety 2024-25
0.5% Low
0.4% Suspensions 0.4% In-School 0.1% Emergency
↓ 5.0% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

3 schools
A+
Bessie Buker Elementary School
1.7 mi | #67 of 825 | Score: 61.1
Dropped 15 spots from last year
+2.9 above state avg
268 students Less Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
Waldorf School at Moraine Farm
1.9 mi
Grades PK-08
New England Academy School
2.0 mi
Grades 05-12
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
B-
Holten Richmond Middle School
2.7 mi | #185 of 352 | Score: 41.7
Dropped 14 spots from last year
-16.5 below state avg
734 students Moderate
Grades 06-08
B+
Beverly Middle School
3.2 mi | #141 of 352 | Score: 45.2
Improved 23 spots from last year
-13 below state avg
1,417 students Moderate
Rising School
Grades 05-08
A-
Masconomet Regional Middle School
3.3 mi | #90 of 352 | Score: 50.7
Dropped 8 spots from last year
-7.5 below state avg
552 students Less Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades 07-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
B
Danvers High School
1.7 mi | #160 of 346 | Score: 54.8
Dropped 18 spots from last year
-3.4 below state avg
794 students Moderate
17 sports • 1,436 athletes
Early College Program High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
St. John's Prep School
2.5 mi
Grades 06-12
Pingree School
3.0 mi
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

44 William Fairfield Drive, Wenham MA 01984

Wenham, MA 01984

Listing Information

Listing Agent Deborah Vivian
Listing Office J. Barrett & Company
Office Phone 978-468-0046
Agent MLS ID C9544329
Office MLS ID C95243
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 4:54 AM EDT
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