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Off Market Jul 2024 for $879K

$1,030,086

•

2,592

sq ft

965 Bay Rd, South Hamilton, MA 01982

About this home

Newly priced,Timeless & Iconic, this antique New England farmhouse exudes history. Inside,the light plays over many peaceful,spacious rooms under freshly replastered ceilings of ample height. An inviting space for the whole family,with first floor option,2 of the 5 bedrooms offer en-suite bathrooms,& expansion options on the walk up 3rd floor, which also has off season storage.Sited on a sunny knoll, the yard is mostly fenced and offers a sanctuary like feeling to play,garden & relax.The 2 story Civil War era barn provides covered parking for 2 cars,offering many conversion possibilities& tons of storage.Originally the Appleton farmstead tavern, previously located just across the Bay road on the oldest continuously operating farm in the nation it’s quite possible George Washington quaffed here. Nearby miles of pastoral and woodland trails beckon nature lovers to enjoy.Many recent updates. Electric being updated by seller to comply with new septic, ask list agent for details.

Single-familyProperty Type

1800Year Built

0.37 acresLot Size

$397Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Cricket Sperry • J. Barrett & Company

Bought with Amanda Armstrong Group • Compass

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #73226640

Redfin Estimate

$1,030,086

$151K since sold in July 2024$4,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 17.3% lower than the average sale price ($1.25M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JAN 15, 2026
$1,200,000
A
5 beds2.5 baths2,910 sq ft
45 Walnut Rd, South Hamilton, MA 01982
SOLD FEB 25, 2026
$685,000
B
4 beds2 baths2,332 sq ft
24 Sagamore St, South Hamilton, MA 01982
SOLD MAR 25, 2026
$834,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,097 sq ft
598 Bay Rd, South Hamilton, MA 01982
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$1,300,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,799 sq ft
55 Fox Run Rd, South Hamilton, MA 01982
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$2,557,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,971 sq ft
38 Candlewood Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938
SOLD JAN 5, 2026
$900,000
F
3 beds2 baths2,235 sq ft
254 Bridge St, 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

Recently sold homes

6 MoM

New listings for sale

OPEN SAT, 12PM TO 1:30PM
$749,000
4 beds1 bath1,404 sq ft
31 Homestead Cir, South Hamilton, MA 01982
OPEN SAT, 11AM TO 12:30PM
$899,000
3 beds2 baths1,445 sq ft
52 Bridge St, South Hamilton, MA 01982
OPEN SAT, 10AM TO 12PM
$745,000
4 beds1.5 baths2,752 sq ft
42 Walnut Rd, South Hamilton, MA 01982
$364,900
2 beds1 bath907 sq ft
946 Bay Rd #2, South Hamilton, MA 01982
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Sale history for 965 Bay Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$11,013 (+16.5%)

$276,400 + $397,600

$674,000

2022

$9,451 (+2.1%)

$246,100 + $282,500

$528,600

2021

$9,256 (+3.1%)

$246,100 + $282,500

$528,600

2020

$8,976 (+5.1%)

$246,100 + $282,500

$528,600

2019

$8,543 (+7.2%)

$239,000 + $279,400

$518,400

2018

$7,967 (−1.0%)

$225,600 + $265,600

$491,200

2017

$8,050 (−0.5%)

$210,900 + $268,000

$478,900

2016

$8,087 (+5.4%)

$206,900 + $261,900

$468,800

2015

$7,672 (+3.8%)

$197,000 + $251,900

$448,900

2014

$7,392 (+1.9%)

$196,300 + $228,500

$424,800

2013

$7,253 (−0.9%)

$196,300 + $226,100

$422,400

2012

$7,316 (−2.4%)

$196,300 + $226,100

$422,400

2011

$7,498 (+3.5%)

$204,600 + $231,600

$436,200

2010

$7,243 (+1.9%)

$204,600 + $240,000

$444,600

2009

$7,106

$234,200 + $232,400

$466,600

Tax history for 965 Bay Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$11,013 (+16.5%)

$276,400 + $397,600

$674,000

2022

$9,451 (+2.1%)

$246,100 + $282,500

$528,600

2021

$9,256 (+3.1%)

$246,100 + $282,500

$528,600

2020

$8,976 (+5.1%)

$246,100 + $282,500

$528,600

2019

$8,543 (+7.2%)

$239,000 + $279,400

$518,400

2018

$7,967 (−1.0%)

$225,600 + $265,600

$491,200

2017

$8,050 (−0.5%)

$210,900 + $268,000

$478,900

2016

$8,087 (+5.4%)

$206,900 + $261,900

$468,800

2015

$7,672 (+3.8%)

$197,000 + $251,900

$448,900

2014

$7,392 (+1.9%)

$196,300 + $228,500

$424,800

2013

$7,253 (−0.9%)

$196,300 + $226,100

$422,400

2012

$7,316 (−2.4%)

$196,300 + $226,100

$422,400

2011

$7,498 (+3.5%)

$204,600 + $231,600

$436,200

2010

$7,243 (+1.9%)

$204,600 + $240,000

$444,600

2009

$7,106

$234,200 + $232,400

$466,600

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

Public record

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.37 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,592

Year built

1800

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Essex County

APN

1917492

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: 5
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Faces Side, Carriage Shed, Barn, Off Street, Unpaved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 211.07
Length: 16.1
Width: 13.11
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 159.94
Length: 13.11
Width: 12.2
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 155.25
Length: 13.5
Width: 11.5
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 132.54
Length: 13.11
Width: 10.11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 175.95
Length: 15.3
Width: 11.5
Level: First
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 83.43
Length: 10.3
Width: 8.1
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Laminate,Double Vanity,Lighting - Sconce

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 106.09
Length: 10.3
Width: 10.3
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Cedar Closet(s),Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Lighting - Sconce

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 21.85
Length: 9.5
Width: 2.3
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Living Room Information
Area: 267.84
Length: 18.6
Width: 14.4
Level: Main,First
Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Closet,Flooring - Wood,Lighting - Sconce

Dining Room Information
Area: 253.44
Length: 17.6
Width: 14.4
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood

Kitchen Information
Area: 280.8
Length: 24
Width: 11.7
Level: Main,First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Beamed Ceilings,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Flooring - Vinyl,Window(s) - Picture,Dining Area,Cabinets - Upgraded,Chair Rail,Country Kitchen,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Wainscoting,Washer Hookup,Peninsula

Office Room Information
Area: 175.95
Length: 15.3
Width: 11.5
Level: First
Features: Closet - Walk-in,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood

Basement Information
Basement: Partial, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Dirt Floor, Concrete, Unfinished

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 11.7X8.4
Laundry Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Pantry, Countertops - Upgraded, Electric Dryer Hookup, Exterior Access, Wainscoting, Vestibule, First Floor, Washer Hookup

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Window Features: Window(s) - Picture, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Pine, Stone / Slate, Wood Laminate, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wood
Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Lighting - Sconce, Breezeway, Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Window Seat, Walk-In Closet(s), Sun Room, Library, Office, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,592
Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar, Irregular
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
Color: yellow

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle, Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Rain Gutters, Barn/Stable, Fenced Yard, Garden

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

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.36
Lot Features: Cleared, Gentle Sloping, Level
Frontage Length: 240
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,880.71
Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Wood Stove

Location

Location Information
Directions: Bay Road 1A/north on right after Gardner
UnparsedAddress: 965 Bay Road, Hamilton MA 01982

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

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,592
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.37 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1800
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 1917492

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Cutler School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.1mi

9/10

Miles River Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

8/10

Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

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.

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4.4 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$979,000 – $1.19M

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Home values near 965 Bay Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
995 Bay Rd, South Hamilton, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5264 Sq. Ft.	$2,512,213
938 Bay Rd, South Hamilton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3062 Sq. Ft.	$1,289,352

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978 Bay Rd, South Hamilton, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3308 Sq. Ft.	$2,281,068
944 Bay Rd, South Hamilton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2160 Sq. Ft.	$1,057,018

Address	Redfin Estimate
918 Bay Rd, South Hamilton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3314 Sq. Ft.	$1,518,995
946 Bay Rd, South Hamilton, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3272 Sq. Ft.	$870,827

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