This 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers comfort, flexibility, and thoughtful updates in a highly sought-after Hamilton location. The layout features two bedrooms on the main level and two upstairs, allowing for a variety of living arrangements—perfect for families, guests, or home office setups. A special feature is the bright breezeway/mudroom entrance, offering a practical and welcoming transition space between the garage and the home. With durable flooring, it's ideal for shedding coats, boots, and bags—keeping the rest of the house tidy and organized. Additional finished space in the lower level provides even more versatility, whether you need a playroom, media room, or workout area. Very recent improvements include installation of 4 mini-split systems, conversion from oil to gas with a direct-vent boiler, a new hot water tank, repointed chimney, and newer roof (approx. 6 years old).
Single-familyProperty Type
1961Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$448Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Marianne Round• Coldwell Banker Realty - Manchester
Bought with Kimberly Weimer• Engel & Volkers By the Sea
This lovingly maintained, move-in ready, 3 BR 2 bath Cape, is situated on a corner lot in a desirable, quiet Hamilton neighborhood. Enter through an airy sunroom that accesses the yard and the kitchen. The flexible first floor layout includes a lovely eat-in kitchen, a cozy fire-placed living room, full bath, and 2 additional rooms which are currently used as a dining room and a bedroom. Upstairs is an expansive master which features a lovely beamed ceiling, a full bath, and a third bedroom, also with 2 closets. The partially finished basement has a fireplace and plenty of room to spread out (even a ping pong table) and even more space currently used as an office. The meticulously maintained yard features a magnificent beech tree and patio. Enjoy your own raspberries, blueberries; use the raised garden boxes for easy planting. New roof 2016 and furnace 2008. Top rated schools and great for commuters with train and highways close by. SCHEDULED SHOWINGS ONLY DURING OPEN HOUSE & BY APPT
MLS PIN #30608753
Jul 24, 2002
Sold
$490,000
$215/sq ft
Jun 13, 2002
Listing Removed
—
May 20, 2002
Listed
$497,500
$218/sq ft
THIS EXPANDED CAPE OFFERS ALL THE AMENITIES FOR FAMILY LIVING. VERSATILE FLOOR PLAN OFFERS MSTR BR ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR. NEWLY UPDATED KIT BOASTS CHERRY CABINETS & GLEAMING HW FLRS THROUGHOUT THE HOME. SUNROOM OFF KITCHEN TO PATIO.
MLS PIN #30159073
May 29, 1997
Sold
$252,000
$110/sq ft
May 16, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Apr 18, 1997
Listed
$244,900
$107/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$10,920 (+3.7%)
$295,800 + $372,500
$668,300
2022
$10,535 (+14.1%)
$264,900 + $324,300
$589,200
2021
$9,233 (+10.8%)
$264,900 + $262,400
$527,300
2020
$8,335 (+5.3%)
$263,700 + $227,200
$490,900
2019
$7,915 (+7.7%)
$256,000 + $224,300
$480,300
2018
$7,346 (+2.6%)
$241,500 + $211,400
$452,900
2017
$7,158 (−0.4%)
$225,800 + $200,000
$425,800
2016
$7,186 (+4.9%)
$221,600 + $195,000
$416,600
2015
$6,851 (+1.3%)
$210,900 + $190,000
$400,900
2014
$6,760 (+1.9%)
$210,400 + $178,100
$388,500
2013
$6,631 (−0.9%)
$210,400 + $175,800
$386,200
2012
$6,689 (−1.0%)
$210,400 + $175,800
$386,200
2011
$6,754 (+1.7%)
$219,300 + $173,600
$392,900
2010
$6,643 (+0.6%)
$219,300 + $188,500
$407,800
2009
$6,604
$251,000 + $182,600
$433,600
Tax history for 61 Postgate Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$10,920 (+3.7%)
$295,800 + $372,500
$668,300
2022
$10,535 (+14.1%)
$264,900 + $324,300
$589,200
2021
$9,233 (+10.8%)
$264,900 + $262,400
$527,300
2020
$8,335 (+5.3%)
$263,700 + $227,200
$490,900
2019
$7,915 (+7.7%)
$256,000 + $224,300
$480,300
2018
$7,346 (+2.6%)
$241,500 + $211,400
$452,900
2017
$7,158 (−0.4%)
$225,800 + $200,000
$425,800
2016
$7,186 (+4.9%)
$221,600 + $195,000
$416,600
2015
$6,851 (+1.3%)
$210,900 + $190,000
$400,900
2014
$6,760 (+1.9%)
$210,400 + $178,100
$388,500
2013
$6,631 (−0.9%)
$210,400 + $175,800
$386,200
2012
$6,689 (−1.0%)
$210,400 + $175,800
$386,200
2011
$6,754 (+1.7%)
$219,300 + $173,600
$392,900
2010
$6,643 (+0.6%)
$219,300 + $188,500
$407,800
2009
$6,604
$251,000 + $182,600
$433,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,775
Year built
1961
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
1919808
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Open Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Heat Pump, 3 or More
Location
Location Information
Directions: Rte 22 to Alan Rd to Postgate Rd.
UnparsedAddress: 61 Postgate Road, Hamilton MA 01982
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,775
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 1919808
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Winthrop School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.9mi
9/10
Miles River Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
8/10
Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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 93° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$972,000 – $1.18M
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