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$2,281,068

•

3 ba

•

3,308

sq ft

978 Bay Rd, South Hamilton, MA 01982

About this home

978 Bay Rd is a 3,308 square foot house on a 27.88 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's South Hamilton data, we estimate the home's value is $2,281,068.

Single-familyProperty Type

1986Year Built

27.88 acresLot Size

$690Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$2,281,068

$618K since July

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This home's estimate is 50.3% higher than the average sale price ($1.52M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 6, 2026
$1,525,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths3,747 sq ft
199 John Wise Ave, Essex, MA 01929
SOLD MAY 22, 2026
$2,600,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths3,509 sq ft
103 Essex St, South Hamilton, MA 01982
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$1,300,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,536 sq ft
1 Northedge Rd, South Hamilton, MA 01982
SOLD OCT 23, 2025
$1,199,000
D
3 beds3 baths2,700 sq ft
150 Sagamore St, South Hamilton, MA 01982
SOLD JUN 23, 2026
$1,100,000
E
3 beds3 baths2,754 sq ft
187 Echo Cove Rd, South Hamilton, MA 01982
SOLD APR 24, 2026
$1,380,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,610 sq ft
92 Pineswamp Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938

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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 978 Bay Rd

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$28,971 (−2.8%)

$1,086,200 + $686,800

$1,773,000

2022

$29,806 (+2.9%)

$1,056,600 + $610,400

$1,667,000

2021

$28,958 (−3.6%)

$1,056,600 + $597,200

$1,653,800

2020

$30,036 (+4.8%)

$1,056,600 + $712,300

$1,768,900

2019

$28,667 (+8.6%)

$1,038,800 + $700,700

$1,739,500

2018

$26,400 (+1.4%)

$984,200 + $643,400

$1,627,600

2017

$26,040 (+1.3%)

$948,000 + $601,100

$1,549,100

2016

$25,715 (+4.2%)

$904,900 + $585,800

$1,490,700

2015

$24,671 (−4.8%)

$883,100 + $560,500

$1,443,600

2014

$25,928 (+2.1%)

$936,100 + $554,000

$1,490,100

2013

$25,391 (+7.6%)

$936,100 + $542,700

$1,478,800

2012

$23,605 (−1.8%)

$936,100 + $426,800

$1,362,900

2011

$24,040 (+0.6%)

$997,900 + $400,600

$1,398,500

2010

$23,904 (+3.1%)

$1,018,800 + $448,600

$1,467,400

2009

$23,188

$1,104,200 + $418,300

$1,522,500

Tax history for 978 Bay Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$28,971 (−2.8%)

$1,086,200 + $686,800

$1,773,000

2022

$29,806 (+2.9%)

$1,056,600 + $610,400

$1,667,000

2021

$28,958 (−3.6%)

$1,056,600 + $597,200

$1,653,800

2020

$30,036 (+4.8%)

$1,056,600 + $712,300

$1,768,900

2019

$28,667 (+8.6%)

$1,038,800 + $700,700

$1,739,500

2018

$26,400 (+1.4%)

$984,200 + $643,400

$1,627,600

2017

$26,040 (+1.3%)

$948,000 + $601,100

$1,549,100

2016

$25,715 (+4.2%)

$904,900 + $585,800

$1,490,700

2015

$24,671 (−4.8%)

$883,100 + $560,500

$1,443,600

2014

$25,928 (+2.1%)

$936,100 + $554,000

$1,490,100

2013

$25,391 (+7.6%)

$936,100 + $542,700

$1,478,800

2012

$23,605 (−1.8%)

$936,100 + $426,800

$1,362,900

2011

$24,040 (+0.6%)

$997,900 + $400,600

$1,398,500

2010

$23,904 (+3.1%)

$1,018,800 + $448,600

$1,467,400

2009

$23,188

$1,104,200 + $418,300

$1,522,500

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

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,812

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Style Type: Cape Cod
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 3,308
Gross Sq. Ft: 7,490
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,588
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Carport
Garage / Carport Type: Carport

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 1,214,453
Municipality Name: HAMILTON
Acres: 27.88
Zoning Code: R1B
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,308
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 27.88 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1986
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 1917479

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Around this home

Schools

Cutler School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.0mi

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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Historical weather

South Hamilton, MA • 01982

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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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Estimated sale price

$2.17M – $2.62M

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Home values near 978 Bay Rd

Data from public records.

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

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