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Off Market Sep 2024 for $2.5M

$2,585,110

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $8,157/mo

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5,025

sq ft

638 Bay Rd, South Hamilton, MA 01982

About this home

638 Bay Rd. stands as a testament to timeless elegance and meticulous craftsmanship. This landmark home (c.1680) has been lovingly restored and updated to seamlessly blend its rich history with modern luxury and comfort. Privately situated on 2.24 acres of beautifully manicured grounds and gardens that includes a heated in-ground pool, the spacious and inviting main five-bedroom house includes a separate newer built one-bedroom guest house, providing a sanctuary for visitors or a quiet workspace with its large living room featuring cathedral ceilings and a versatile dining/office area. Additional comforts and amenities include six fireplaces that infuse every room with warmth and character, chef's kitchen, large wine cellar, family room adorned with wood paneling, and a light-filled formal living room adjacent to an oversized dining room. Improvements include renovated baths, updated elect. & plumbing, and new heating system. Located approximately 1 mile from Hamilton Downtown's area.

Single-familyProperty Type

1680Year Built

2.24 acresLot Size

$514Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 garage spacesParking

Listed by Daniel Cutler • Bay Colony Realty

Bought with Lanse Robb • LandVest, Inc., Manchester -by-the-Sea

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•Source:MLS PIN #73230374

Redfin Estimate

$2,585,110

$85K since sold in September 2024$57K since July

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This home's estimate is 38.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.87M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,500,000
A
5 beds4.5 baths4,146 sq ft
505 Essex St, South Hamilton, MA 01982
SOLD NOV 14, 2025
$2,100,000
B
5 beds5 baths5,227 sq ft
968 Bay Rd, South Hamilton, MA 01982
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$1,525,000
C
5 beds4 baths4,208 sq ft
142 Asbury St, South Hamilton, MA 01982
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$1,200,000
D
4 beds3 baths3,299 sq ft
230 Asbury St, South Hamilton, MA 01982
SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$1,650,000
E
5 beds4 baths4,168 sq ft
89 Choate St, Essex, MA 01929
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$3,250,000
F
5 beds3.5 baths6,389 sq ft
675 Bay Rd, South Hamilton, MA 01982

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Market trends in 01982, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

102.1%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$850K

$33K MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

1 days MoM

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6 MoM

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$899,000
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$745,000
4 beds1.5 baths2,752 sq ft
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$364,900
2 beds1 bath907 sq ft
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Sale history for 638 Bay Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73230374

Sep 10, 2024

Sold

$2,500,000

$498/sq ft

Jun 4, 2024

Contingent

—

Apr 30, 2024

Listed

$2,495,000

$497/sq ft

MLS PIN #71692664

Dec 5, 2014

Sold

$1,740,000

$346/sq ft

Oct 10, 2014

Contingent

—

Jun 4, 2014

Listed

$1,795,000

$357/sq ft

+23

Framed with lush English gardens and fountains, located on the corner of Cutler and Bay Road is the Matthew Whipple house. It is one of the oldest houses in Massachusetts restored to impeccable condition. This is a one of a kind home offering the best of everything: a spectacular chef's kitchen, custom wine cellar, 6 working fireplaces, 6 bedrooms and 2.2 acres completely fenced with gardens and mature trees, a granite fire pit, sauna, in-ground pool and hot tub. Complimenting the property is a 1 bedroom 1 1/2 bath cottage with a fireplace office. This secluded and very private home is conveniently located near commuter rail to Boston, Cranes Beach and Appleton Farms.

MLS PIN #71057407

Sep 1, 2011

Sold

$1,475,000

$294/sq ft

Aug 3, 2010

Contingent

—

Jul 22, 2010

Relisted

—

Jul 14, 2010

Contingent

—

Jul 2, 2010

Relisted

—

Jun 1, 2010

Contingent

—

Apr 2, 2010

Listed

$1,550,000

$308/sq ft

Whipple ~ Matthew House. Charming, tastefully renovated, period home with large, new, granite kitchen, 2 and 1/'2 new baths and many updates. Screened porch and blue stone terraces. Separate one bedroom, 1 and 1/2 bath guest house includes living room/office with floor to ceiling stone fireplace and large picture window, family room with full kitchen and bar and 400 Amps electric. Property is professionally landscaped w. perennial gardens, specimen trees, in ground pool and blue stone patio.

MLS PIN #30359526

Feb 4, 2000

Sold

$1,200,000

$239/sq ft

Nov 29, 1999

Listing Removed

—

Oct 4, 1999

Listed

$1,450,000

$289/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 8, 1988

Sold

$230,000

$46/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$33,791 (−1.4%)

$463,800 + $1,604,200

$2,068,000

2022

$34,263 (+9.3%)

$423,500 + $1,492,800

$1,916,300

2021

$31,343

$423,500 + $1,366,500

$1,790,000

2020

$31,354 (+4.7%)

$423,300 + $1,423,200

$1,846,500

2019

$29,954 (+3.4%)

$411,500 + $1,406,100

$1,817,600

2018

$28,967 (+2.5%)

$388,300 + $1,397,600

$1,785,900

2017

$28,274 (−0.6%)

$380,000 + $1,302,000

$1,682,000

2016

$28,433 (+8.4%)

$377,000 + $1,271,300

$1,648,300

2015

$26,230 (+2.2%)

$350,500 + $1,184,300

$1,534,800

2014

$25,658 (+14.3%)

$352,800 + $1,121,800

$1,474,600

2013

$22,443 (+6.8%)

$352,800 + $954,300

$1,307,100

2012

$21,023 (+18.3%)

$252,200 + $961,600

$1,213,800

2011

$17,771 (−3.0%)

$263,200 + $770,600

$1,033,800

2010

$18,318 (+5.4%)

$263,200 + $861,300

$1,124,500

2009

$17,377

$299,800 + $841,200

$1,141,000

Tax history for 638 Bay Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$33,791 (−1.4%)

$463,800 + $1,604,200

$2,068,000

2022

$34,263 (+9.3%)

$423,500 + $1,492,800

$1,916,300

2021

$31,343

$423,500 + $1,366,500

$1,790,000

2020

$31,354 (+4.7%)

$423,300 + $1,423,200

$1,846,500

2019

$29,954 (+3.4%)

$411,500 + $1,406,100

$1,817,600

2018

$28,967 (+2.5%)

$388,300 + $1,397,600

$1,785,900

2017

$28,274 (−0.6%)

$380,000 + $1,302,000

$1,682,000

2016

$28,433 (+8.4%)

$377,000 + $1,271,300

$1,648,300

2015

$26,230 (+2.2%)

$350,500 + $1,184,300

$1,534,800

2014

$25,658 (+14.3%)

$352,800 + $1,121,800

$1,474,600

2013

$22,443 (+6.8%)

$352,800 + $954,300

$1,307,100

2012

$21,023 (+18.3%)

$252,200 + $961,600

$1,213,800

2011

$17,771 (−3.0%)

$263,200 + $770,600

$1,033,800

2010

$18,318 (+5.4%)

$263,200 + $861,300

$1,124,500

2009

$17,377

$299,800 + $841,200

$1,141,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

—

Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2.24 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Other

County

Essex County

APN

1918454

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 31, 2025.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Covered Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 7
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Storage, Garage Faces Side, Off Street, Stone/Gravel

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 323
Length: 17
Width: 19
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Dressing Room,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 323
Length: 17
Width: 19
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 272
Length: 16
Width: 17
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Balcony / Deck

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 240
Length: 15
Width: 16
Level: Third
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Lighting - Overhead

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 225
Length: 15
Width: 15
Level: Third
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Lighting - Sconce

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 96
Length: 12
Width: 8
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Sconce,Pedestal Sink

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 70
Length: 7
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Sconce

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 72
Length: 8
Width: 9
Level: Third
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Skylight,Flooring - Wood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead

Living Room Information
Area: 288
Length: 16
Width: 18
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Sconce,Crown Molding,Decorative Molding

Family Room Information
Area: 306
Length: 17
Width: 18
Level: First
Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Sconce,Decorative Molding

Dining Room Information
Area: 384
Length: 32
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Chair Rail,Lighting - Sconce,Crown Molding,Decorative Molding

Kitchen Information
Area: 594
Length: 18
Width: 33
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Wet Bar,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Recessed Lighting,Wine Chiller,Gas Stove,Crown Molding,Decorative Molding

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Dryer Hookup - Dual, Washer Hookup, Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 6
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 13
Door Features: French Doors
Window Features: Skylight, Window(s) - Picture, Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Screens
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Pedestal Sink, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Beamed Ceilings, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Cable Hookup, High Speed Internet Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Peninsula, Closet - Double, Window Seat, Bathroom, Wine Cellar, Accessory Apt., Wet Bar, Internet Available - Unknown

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 5,025
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
Color: Brown

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Slate
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Covered
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Pool - Inground Heated, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Fenced Yard, Garden, Guest House, Stone Wall

Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: Pool - Inground Heated
Spa Features: Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System
Other Structures: Guest House

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 2.24
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $34,768
Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Baseboard, Radiant, Natural Gas, Fireplace
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Bay Road (Route 1A) to 638 Bay Road.
UnparsedAddress: 638 Bay Road, Hamilton MA 01982

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.24 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 1918454

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 31, 2025

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 7

Listing Information
Exclusions: Outdoor Barrel Sauna
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Winthrop School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi

9/10

Miles River Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

8/10

Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

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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 94° 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

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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$2.46M – $2.97M

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675 Bay Road, South Hamilton, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 6389 Sq. Ft.	$2,841,063
670 Bay Road, South Hamilton, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2533 Sq. Ft.	$954,771

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648 Bay Road, South Hamilton, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5005 Sq. Ft.	$1,631,462
598 Bay Road, South Hamilton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2097 Sq. Ft.	$951,956

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