$1,700,000
SOLD JUL 23, 2026

8 Charles Davis Dr Wenham, MA 01984

Wenham Area
4 Beds
6 Baths
6,949 Sq Ft
1.35 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 23, 2026

$245 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Marina
  • Media Room
  • Property is near a beach
  • Medical Services
  • Sauna
  • Custom Closet System

About This Home

As of July 2026

Set on over an acre in a coveted neighborhood, this expansive, thoughtfully updated home blends comfort, scale, and modern convenience. The sun-filled first floor features a spacious kitchen open to the family room, a stunning sunroom, formal living and dining rooms, and a handsome office/library. Upstairs, a substantial bonus/playroom is complemented by two generous bedrooms and a full bath, plus 2 additional bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite, offering room for everyone. Two laundry areas add everyday ease. The finished walkout lower level is a standout, filled with natural light and ideal for recreation, guests, or potential in-law living. Recent updates include a new roof (2023), refreshed interior paint, new carpeting, full-house generator, Tesla charger, gas line to outdoor grill, and more. A rare offering in a premier North Shore location! Open Houses Sat & Sun.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Katie McClain

Engel & Volkers By the Sea Listed on: 05/07/2026

Engel & Volkers By the Sea

Last Buyer's Agent

John McCarthy

Rowley Realty

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $24,789

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • 1.35 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger
  • Driveway
  • 10 Open Parking Spaces
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Radon Mitigation System
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Wet Bar
  • Central Vacuum
  • Chair Railings
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Skylights
  • Bay Window
  • French Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Media Room
  • Library
  • Game Room
  • Play Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Sauna
  • Home Gym
  • Attic Access Panel
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Double Vanity
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Outdoor Features

  • Property is near a beach
  • Deck
  • Outdoor Gas Grill
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near golf course, public transit, and schools

Schools

  • Cutler/Winthrop/Buker Elementary School
  • Miles River Middle School
  • Hw Regional High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 4 Cooling Zones
  • 4 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Generator Hookup
  • Power Generator
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Private Sewer
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:41 L:21,3220146

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Near Conservation Area

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Coin Laundry

Recreation

  • Marina
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$24,789

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

1.35 Acres

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Round: Yes
  • MLSPIN_ADU: N
  • MLSPIN_BEACHFRONT_FLAG: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Wet bar, Bathroom - Full, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Sun Room, Library, Game Room, Media Room, Play Room, Exercise Room, Central Vacuum, Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub, Wet Bar, High Speed Internet
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Bedroom5 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom5 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 6
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Attic Access
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Skylight, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub, Double Vanity
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Double Vanity
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Skylight, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Double Vanity
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Second
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Chair Rail
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Features: Beamed Ceilings, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Wet Bar, Cable Hookup, Deck - Exterior
  • Laundry Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Beamed Ceilings, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Radon Remediation System
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 4911
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 2038
  • Living Area: 6949
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • MAIN LO: AN4733
  • MAIN SO: C91600
  • Insulation: Full

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Exterior, Deck
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Ocean, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 3
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces: 10
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 13

Utilities

  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, Generator Connection, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Generator Connection
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 4
  • COOLING ZONES: 4

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:41 L:21,3220146
  • Zoning: Residentia
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.35
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 58732
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 24789

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

MLS Schools

  • High School: Hw Regional High School
  • Elementary School: Cutler/Winthrop/Buker
  • Middle Or Junior School: Miles River

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 19, 2019
Closed on
Nov 26, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
George Ballantyne
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Katie McClain
Engel & Volkers By the Sea
List Price
$1,450,000
Sold Price
$1,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$200,000
-13.79%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.47%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 4, 2012
Closed on
Jan 11, 2013
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Julie Smith
Engel & Volkers By the Sea
Buyer's Agent
Devlyn Brackett
Engel & Volkers By the Sea
List Price
$1,495,000
Sold Price
$1,193,320
Premium/Discount to List
-$301,680
-20.18%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.67%
Original Mortgage
$1,195,000
Interest Rate
3.36%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 25, 1997
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 20, 1994
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed $1,250,000 --
Quit Claim Deed $1,193,320 --
Deed $735,000 --
Deed $197,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $330,000 Credit Line Revolving
Open $989,500 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $1,195,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $979,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $1,189,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $25,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $1,192,279 No Value Available
Previous Owner $140,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $30,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $25,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $42,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $675,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/23/2026 07/23/26 Sold $1,700,000 +3.0% $245 / Sq Ft
05/13/2026 05/13/26 Pending -- -- --
05/07/2026 05/07/26 For Sale $1,650,000 +32.0% $237 / Sq Ft
12/03/2019 12/03/19 Sold $1,250,000 0.0% $208 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/10/2019 10/10/19 Pending -- -- --
09/14/2019 09/14/19 Price Changed $1,250,000 -3.5% $208 / Sq Ft
08/09/2019 08/09/19 Price Changed $1,295,000 -3.7% $216 / Sq Ft
07/10/2019 07/10/19 Price Changed $1,345,000 -3.6% $224 / Sq Ft
05/02/2019 05/02/19 Price Changed $1,395,000 -3.8% $233 / Sq Ft
03/19/2019 03/19/19 For Sale $1,450,000 +21.5% $242 / Sq Ft
01/11/2013 01/11/13 Sold $1,193,320 -0.1% $199 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/26/2012 11/26/12 Pending -- -- --
11/12/2012 11/12/12 Price Changed $1,195,000 -20.1% $199 / Sq Ft
06/04/2012 06/04/12 For Sale $1,495,000 -- $249 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $24,789 $1,595,200 $566,900 $1,028,300
2024 $23,781 $1,518,600 $566,900 $951,700
2023 $21,589 $1,244,300 $441,700 $802,600
2022 $25,509 $1,302,800 $441,700 $861,100
2021 $25,003 $1,270,500 $409,400 $861,100
2020 $25,402 $1,341,200 $409,500 $931,700
2019 $24,168 $1,341,200 $409,500 $931,700
2018 $22,067 $1,174,400 $396,500 $777,900
2017 $21,527 $1,174,400 $396,500 $777,900
2016 $19,941 $1,174,400 $396,500 $777,900
2015 $19,084 $1,174,400 $396,500 $777,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73514577

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: WENH-000041-000000-000021

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