Off Market Nov 2004 for $2.7M

$5,555,596

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $17,092/mo

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4,493

sq ft

862 Bay Rd, South Hamilton, MA 01982

About this home

Originally part of the Sears Estate, Cold Comfort Farm is set amidst 13+ acres of lovely manicured grounds with lavish gardens and terraces. The home features a grand living room with two fireplaces, 4 fireplaced bedrooms, library, office, and antique imported fixtures throughout. There is a stick and ball field for polo, 2 barns with 21 stalls, tack room and feed room, exercise track and 9 fenced in paddocks. Seller will provide approved Title V plans for a four bedroom house. Subdivision r

Single-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

13.3 acresLot Size

$1,237Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Lanse Robb • LandVest, Inc.

Bought with Lanse Robb • LandVest, Inc.

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•Source:MLS PIN #70013379

Redfin Estimate

$5,555,596

$2.9M since sold in November 2004$14K since August

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This home's estimate is 137.4% higher than the average sale price ($2.34M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$3,985,000
A
6 beds6 baths7,850 sq ft
120 Grapevine Rd, Wenham, MA 01984
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$1,525,000
B
5 beds4 baths4,208 sq ft
142 Asbury St, South Hamilton, MA 01982
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$3,250,000
C
5 beds3.5 baths6,389 sq ft
675 Bay Rd, South Hamilton, MA 01982
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$2,557,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,971 sq ft
38 Candlewood Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,500,000
E
5 beds4.5 baths4,146 sq ft
505 Essex St, South Hamilton, MA 01982
SOLD JAN 15, 2026
$1,225,000
F
4 beds3 baths3,085 sq ft
80 Rockmaple Ave, South Hamilton, MA 01982

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Market trends in 01982, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

103.2%

+1.1% MoM

Median sale price

$850K

$189 MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

10 MoM

New listings for sale

$829,900
4 beds2.5 baths2,136 sq ft
30 Alan Rd, South Hamilton, MA 01982
$899,000
3 beds2 baths1,445 sq ft
52 Bridge St, South Hamilton, MA 01982
$745,000
4 beds1.5 baths2,752 sq ft
42 Walnut Rd, South Hamilton, MA 01982
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Sale history for 862 Bay Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$94,926 (+1.5%)

$746,416 + $5,063,000

$5,809,416

2022

$93,566 (+13.6%)

$716,717 + $4,516,300

$5,233,017

2021

$82,364 (+2.1%)

$811,600 + $3,892,200

$4,703,800

2020

$80,657 (+4.9%)

$811,600 + $3,938,500

$4,750,100

2019

$76,879 (+8.3%)

$793,800 + $3,871,200

$4,665,000

2018

$71,013 (+4.9%)

$750,900 + $3,627,200

$4,378,100

2017

$67,724 (+16.6%)

$714,700 + $3,314,100

$4,028,800

2016

$58,064 (+5.2%)

$671,600 + $2,694,400

$3,366,000

2015

$55,202 (−0.1%)

$649,800 + $2,580,300

$3,230,100

2014

$55,278 (+2.4%)

$679,500 + $2,497,400

$3,176,900

2013

$53,979 (−0.9%)

$679,500 + $2,464,300

$3,143,800

2012

$54,451 (−1.0%)

$679,500 + $2,464,300

$3,143,800

2011

$54,999 (−1.5%)

$718,000 + $2,481,500

$3,199,500

2010

$55,829 (+5.6%)

$738,900 + $2,688,300

$3,427,200

2009

$52,866

$824,300 + $2,646,900

$3,471,200

Tax history for 862 Bay Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$94,926 (+1.5%)

$746,416 + $5,063,000

$5,809,416

2022

$93,566 (+13.6%)

$716,717 + $4,516,300

$5,233,017

2021

$82,364 (+2.1%)

$811,600 + $3,892,200

$4,703,800

2020

$80,657 (+4.9%)

$811,600 + $3,938,500

$4,750,100

2019

$76,879 (+8.3%)

$793,800 + $3,871,200

$4,665,000

2018

$71,013 (+4.9%)

$750,900 + $3,627,200

$4,378,100

2017

$67,724 (+16.6%)

$714,700 + $3,314,100

$4,028,800

2016

$58,064 (+5.2%)

$671,600 + $2,694,400

$3,366,000

2015

$55,202 (−0.1%)

$649,800 + $2,580,300

$3,230,100

2014

$55,278 (+2.4%)

$679,500 + $2,497,400

$3,176,900

2013

$53,979 (−0.9%)

$679,500 + $2,464,300

$3,143,800

2012

$54,451 (−1.0%)

$679,500 + $2,464,300

$3,143,800

2011

$54,999 (−1.5%)

$718,000 + $2,481,500

$3,199,500

2010

$55,829 (+5.6%)

$738,900 + $2,688,300

$3,427,200

2009

$52,866

$824,300 + $2,646,900

$3,471,200

*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

6.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

13.3 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

9,710

Year built

1900

Style

Other

County

Essex County

APN

1917626

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: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 10
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Balcony / Deck

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Balcony / Deck

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: First

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: First

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Office Room Information
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom, Library, Office, Den, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,493
Foundation Area: 9,999
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: White

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Balcony / Deck, Porch, Patio, Balcony, Barn/Stable, Paddock, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System
Other Structures: Barn/Stable

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 13.3
Lot Features: Wooded
Frontage Length: 195
Road Surface Type: Paved

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $15,381
Tax Year: 2004

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Private Sewer, Private Sewerage
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Oil, Fireplace

Location

Location Information
UnparsedAddress: 862 Bay Road, Hamilton MA 01982

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Stable(s)
Horse Amenities: Paddocks

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 6.5
Sq. Ft.: 9,710
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 13.3 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 1917626

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Winthrop School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.8mi

9/10

Miles River Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi

8/10

Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi

9/10

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Estimated sale price

$5.28M – $6.39M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
918 Bay Road, South Hamilton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3314 Sq. Ft.	$1,469,773
799 Bay Road, South Hamilton, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2312 Sq. Ft.	$1,071,783

Address	Redfin Estimate
901 Bay Road, South Hamilton, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5745 Sq. Ft.	$2,114,055
792 Bay Road, South Hamilton, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4846 Sq. Ft.	$1,865,141

Address	Redfin Estimate
900 Bay Road, South Hamilton, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3773 Sq. Ft.	$1,708,910
816 Bay Road, South Hamilton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2576 Sq. Ft.	$967,768

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