When was property at 5 Main Drive built and last sold?

The property at 5 Main Drive was built in 1900 and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $1,075,000.

How much is this home worth?

The estimated value of the home located at 5 Main Drive is $2,583,644.

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Essex

5 Main Drive

Sold on Aug 17, 2009

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$1,525,000

● House - Off Market

5 Main Drive

Wenham, MA 01984

5 Beds

4 Baths, 1 Half Bath

6,110 Ft²

$4,011,647

RealtyHop Estimate

105.73%

Since Sep 1, 2009

MA-Boston

Primary Model

About This Property

"Overloch", the original estate of the Lord's Hill section of Wenham. This iconic turn of the century stucco home was designed by Winslow, Wetherell & Bigelow and is sited on 4+ private wooded acres with magnificent formal gardens. Overloch features 5 bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths, and distinctive period details including ornamental porches with fluted Doric columns, cove ceilings, 6 fireplaces, and much more. Estate-style living and privacy while situated in a desirable Wenham enclave.

Unit Size

6,110 Ft²

Days on Market

Land Size

4.06 acres

Price per sqft

$319

Property Type

House

Property Taxes

$1,679

HOA Dues

Year Built

1900

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Last updated: 4 months ago (MLSPIN #70828166)

Price History

Date / Event	Date	Event
Apr 27, 2026	Sold	Premium
Sold
Mar 31, 2026	In contract	-
In contract
Sep 10, 2025	Price Decreased	$2,650,000 ↓ $240K (8.3%)
Price Decreased
Aug 15, 2025	Listed by LandVest, Inc., Manchester -by-the-Sea	$2,890,000
Listed by LandVest, Inc., Manchester -by-the-Sea

	"Overloch,” a distinguished 1905 stucco estate on Wenham’s Lords Hill, blends early 20th-century craftsmanship with thoughtful modern updates. Featured in American Homes and Gardens (1908), it offers 6,000+/- sq. ft. of living space on 4+ acres with original woodwork, hardwood floors, six fireplaces, five bedrooms, and 4.5 renovated baths. The kitchen, electrical, and heating have been modernized, including two high-efficiency furnaces with advanced humidifiers. Highlights include a grand two-story porch with Doric columns, formal gardens with fountain, putting green, two-car garage, and a first-floor in-law suite. Minutes to Route 128, private airport, commuter rail, top schools, and North Shore beaches, this property offers elegance, history, and exceptional lifestyle.
Mar 2, 2012	Sold	Premium
Sold
Apr 27, 2010	Listed by Churchill Properties	$1,075,000
Listed by Churchill Properties

	This 1903 Edwardian Estate is architecturally and historically significant. "Overloch" is featured in North Shore Boston , Houses of Essex County. Detailed paneling, wainscoting, cove ceilings, wrought iron work, perfectly proportioned rooms, two story half mooned column porch overlooking original Italian style peony gardens. In 2009 this residence had significant updates: new stainless and granite kitchen, new heating system, updated electric, landscaping and much more
Aug 17, 2009	Sold	Premium
Sold
Sep 30, 2008	Listed	$1,950,000
Listed

Property Highlights

Garage

Parking Available

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Building Info

Overview

General

Year Built: 1900

Effective Year Built: 1900
Building Count: 1
Total Rooms: 12
Bedroom Count: 5
Bathroom Count: 5
Full Bathrooms: 4
Partial Bathrooms: 5
Building Condition: 6
Building Quality: 0
Construction Type: 6
Building Style: 0
Exterior Walls Type: 12
Interior Walls Type: 0
Roof Shape Type: 1
Roof Cover Type: 15
Floor Count: 200
Living Units: 1
Floor Cover: 0
Basement Type: 7
Basement Area: 3,204
Garage Type: 0
Parking Space Count: 0
Patio Type: 0
Porch Type: 0
Pool Type: 0

Dimensions

Lot Size Square Feet: 177,202

Total Building Area: 5,998
Gross Building Area: 10,627
Building Area: 5,998
Building Area Measurement: L

Heating and Cooling

Fireplace Count: 1

Air Conditioning: 0
Heating: 4
Heated Square Feet: 5,998
Heating Fuel Type: 6

Utilities

Sewer System: 0

Water Service: 0

Building

Building Type: 0

Property Class: R
Subdivision: KEVIN T & ROSEMARIE BOTTOMLEY
Land Acres: 0000004068
Standard Land Use Code: 1001
County Land Use Code: 101

Neighborhood

School District Name: Hamilton-Wenham School District

School Tax School District: HAMILTN-WENHAM
Census Tract: 216100

Geography

Account Number: 1244

Parcel: WENH M:35 L:41
Lot: 41
Municipality: WENHAM
Latitude: 42.5938
Longitude: -70.9087

Address

Full Address: 5 Main Dr

Address - House Number: 5
Address - Street Name: Main
Address - Suffix Type: Dr
State: MA
City Name: Wenham
Carrier Code: C001
4-Digit Zip Code: 1918
Zip Code: 01984

Valuation

Tax

Tax Year: 2023

Tax Amount: $2,551,800

Appraisal Valuation

Standard Deviation: 0.1532

Valuation Date: Jan 17, 2024
Confidence Score: 81
Final Value: 1,883,441
High Value: 2,172,087
Low Value: 1,594,794

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Assessments Valuation

Assessed Year: 2023

Assessed Total Value: $1,470,800
Assessed Land Value: $589,500
Assessed Improvements Value: $881,300

Sales

Current Sale Recording Date: Mar 02, 2012

Current Sale Price:

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Current Sale Document Type: O
Previous Sale Recording Date: Aug 17, 2009
Previous Sale Amount: $1,525,000
Previous Sale Document Type: 27

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First Mortgage Financing Type: UNK

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Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$699,000

Sale Price/ft²

$384

Below Asking

0.01%

Average Days on Market

Average Home Size

2570 ft²

Average Home Age

73.4 years

Currently For Sale

1447 Listings

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Data Source: MLS PIN, MLS# 70828166

5 Main Drive

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