Charming 3 bedroom, 2 ½ bath Colonial farmhouse in desirable Hamilton estate setting. This stylish, updated and move-in ready home is ready for its next owner. Well appointed kitchen with island and breakfast bar opens to fireplaced family room with vaulted ceilings. Open formal living and dining rooms with French doors. Full bath, half bath and laundry complete the first floor. Large home office in converted bay of 3-car detached garage. 3 bedrooms and full bath upstairs. Hardwood floors throughout. Central air, 2-car garage, shed. Enjoy outdoor entertaining on the private stone patio surrounded by beautiful gardens and inviting farmer’s porch. Large yard with immaculate plantings and professional landscaping. Excellent location near schools and Appleton Farm. Located in one of the North Shore’s best communities with top-rated schools and convenient to commuter routes, train, beaches, and trails. Come visit!
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
0.42 acresLot Size
$489Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Deborah Evans• J. Barrett & Company
Bought with Stephanie Scanlon• Real Living Schruender Real Estate
A beautifully renovated farmhouse with plenty of charm! Fully updated baths and kitchen - which opens to a spacious vaulted-ceiling family room with exposed beams and working fireplace. Hardwood floors throughout with plenty of living and storage space including formal living and dining rooms. A stunning custom outdoor patio with a meticulously landscaped garden makes for great outdoor entertaining. 3-car garage, central air, new garden shed, french drain and more. Excellent location near schools and convenient access to rail stations and commuter routes.
Public Records
Dec 12, 2008
Sold
$535,000
$248/sq ft
MLS PIN #70795865
Dec 12, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Dec 12, 2008
Sold
$535,000
$248/sq ft
Nov 30, 2008
Contingent
—
Sep 17, 2008
Price Changed
$549,000
$254/sq ft
Sep 3, 2008
Price Changed
$559,000
$259/sq ft
Jul 22, 2008
Listed
$579,000
$268/sq ft
3-car garage, MOVE-IN CONDITION, updated kitchen and baths, working fireplace, hardwood floors and more...This home IS your wish list! A beautifully-renovated farmhouse with cottage charm plus living space and storage you'll be pleasantly surprised to find. Fabulous indoor and outdoor entertaining areas with open kitchen/family room, formal living and dining rooms and a gorgeous patio with private garden...a nice country setting just minutes from the commuter rail station and commuter routes.
Public Records
Jun 18, 2002
Sold
$465,000
$215/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 14, 2001
Sold
$305,000
$141/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$12,293 (+9.5%)
$310,400 + $441,900
$752,300
2022
$11,223 (+2.1%)
$277,700 + $350,000
$627,700
2021
$10,991 (+5.7%)
$277,700 + $350,000
$627,700
2020
$10,402 (+5.0%)
$276,800 + $335,800
$612,600
2019
$9,904 (+9.4%)
$268,800 + $332,200
$601,000
2018
$9,049 (−0.8%)
$253,700 + $304,200
$557,900
2017
$9,124 (+1.0%)
$237,000 + $305,800
$542,800
2016
$9,030 (+14.1%)
$232,700 + $290,800
$523,500
2015
$7,913 (+4.5%)
$221,400 + $241,600
$463,000
2014
$7,571 (+1.9%)
$220,900 + $214,200
$435,100
2013
$7,429 (−0.9%)
$220,900 + $211,800
$432,700
2012
$7,494 (−1.7%)
$220,900 + $211,800
$432,700
2011
$7,624 (+3.9%)
$230,100 + $213,400
$443,500
2010
$7,340 (−1.1%)
$230,100 + $220,500
$450,600
2009
$7,419
$263,500 + $223,600
$487,100
Tax history for 944 Bay Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$12,293 (+9.5%)
$310,400 + $441,900
$752,300
2022
$11,223 (+2.1%)
$277,700 + $350,000
$627,700
2021
$10,991 (+5.7%)
$277,700 + $350,000
$627,700
2020
$10,402 (+5.0%)
$276,800 + $335,800
$612,600
2019
$9,904 (+9.4%)
$268,800 + $332,200
$601,000
2018
$9,049 (−0.8%)
$253,700 + $304,200
$557,900
2017
$9,124 (+1.0%)
$237,000 + $305,800
$542,800
2016
$9,030 (+14.1%)
$232,700 + $290,800
$523,500
2015
$7,913 (+4.5%)
$221,400 + $241,600
$463,000
2014
$7,571 (+1.9%)
$220,900 + $214,200
$435,100
2013
$7,429 (−0.9%)
$220,900 + $211,800
$432,700
2012
$7,494 (−1.7%)
$220,900 + $211,800
$432,700
2011
$7,624 (+3.9%)
$230,100 + $213,400
$443,500
2010
$7,340 (−1.1%)
$230,100 + $220,500
$450,600
2009
$7,419
$263,500 + $223,600
$487,100
*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
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.42 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,890
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
1917484
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2025.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Garage Faces Side, Driveway, Stone/Gravel
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Bay Road is Route 1A. 1 mile south of Appleton; .7 miles north of Middle and High School.
UnparsedAddress: 944 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), Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,890
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.42 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 1917484
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2025
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
Exclusions: See List Attached To Sellers Disclosure.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Cutler School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.0mi
9/10
Miles River Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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
6/10 Wind Factor
72% 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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Historical weather
South Hamilton, MA • 01982
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.1 hrs
4.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$1.00M – $1.22M
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