Essex County · Massachusetts
Wenham, MA Homes for Sale & Real Estate
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Wenham is a small, rural town on the North Shore, with a historic center along Route 1A and a landscape of fields, woodland and wetlands. Wenham Lake, once famous for ice harvesting that shipped ice around the world, sits near the Beverly line. The town center includes the Wenham Museum, the town hall and old homes, and Gordon College occupies a wooded campus in the town’s southern part.
Homes in Wenham include antique colonials along Main Street, farmhouses and estates on larger lots, and capes and colonials in quiet neighborhoods. Inventory is often limited, and many properties use wells and septic systems. Dolan O’Rourke’s agents help buyers and sellers in Wenham understand those details and approach the market with a clear plan.
Living in Wenham
Wenham Lake
Wenham Lake supplied ice that was shipped as far as England in the nineteenth century, and today it serves as a water supply surrounded by woodland.
Wenham Museum
This museum in the town center includes a historic house and exhibits on toys, dolls, model trains and local history.
Great Wenham Swamp
A large wetland along the Ipswich River, the swamp provides habitat for wildlife and quiet opportunities for paddling and birding.
Commuter rail access
Hamilton/Wenham station on the MBTA Newburyport Line offers commuter rail service into Boston’s North Station, a short drive from Wenham’s center.
Essex County · Massachusetts
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Getting around
Route 1A runs through the center of Wenham, and Route 97 and Route 128 are close by for trips around the North Shore and toward Boston. The MBTA Newburyport Line stops at Hamilton/Wenham station, offering commuter rail service into Boston’s North Station.
Parks and recreation
Wenham Lake, Pleasant Pond and the Great Wenham Swamp offer quiet places for walking and paddling, and nearby Appleton Farms and Bradley Palmer State Park have miles of trails. Endicott Park in Danvers is also close by, with fields and a barnyard.
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What our clients say
I had the absolute pleasure of working with John Dolan and Dolan O’Rourke Real Estate Services while selling my mother’s home. We were going through an extremely difficult transition. We were both unfamiliar with the process of selling a home. From day one, John made himself readily available and kindly explained every part of the process to my mother, always making sure she understood each detail. His knowledge and expertise goes far and above what we expected. His constant communication never left us guessing – we felt very involved in every part of the process. I was caring for my mother on my own and he did everything in his power to ease the burden of selling her property. John knew I had great anxiety over our difficult situation and would always tell me not to worry. He always found a resolution to every bump in the road- and now I am finally worry free! John made us feel cared for and safe. We cannot thank him enough for his hard work. He helped us find a deal that we never could’ve imagined and changed our life for the better!
John was amazing with helping us in our home buying journey! His knowledge and patience made things very easy for us as first time home buyers. I highly recommend John to anyone who wants professionalism and someone who’s gonna get the job done! Thanks John!
We worked with John of Dolan O’Rourke Real Estate Services to purchase our first home in the Greater Boston area. As first time home buyers, John invested a lot of time early on to educate us about what to expect and strategies to consider. Throughout the process John had great communication, listening and advice as we navigated a challenging market. John was approachable, knowledgeable and always fun to be around as we looked at numerous houses, and helped us shape our conversations to really dial in to what we were looking for. We would love to recommend John for future real estate services and are so appreciative of his hard work.
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