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Essex
968 Bay Road
$740,000
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968 Bay Road

Hamilton, MA 01982
bedrooms
4 Beds
bathrooms
4 Baths
square feet
3,567 Ft²
$1,229,355
RealtyHop Estimate
58.63%
Since Dec 1, 2017
National-US
Primary Model

About This Property

Open Sunday 9/17 12-2pm. Beautiful sunny spot near Appleton Farms. Enjoy the detail of this antique Colonial, built circa 1700, and it's 1.8 acres. Separate two bedroom guest cottage. Foyer believed to be dated to the 1680's with Italian tile floors that extend through kitchen and breakfast room. Expanded to accommodate large eat-in kitchen, family room with fireplace, 1st floor full bathroom and the laundry. Family room has access to the brick patio. Could be used as a 1st floor bedroom or guest suite. Striking wide pine floors, just refinished. Living room with wood burning fireplace and door out to the screened porch. Spacious dining room with heart pine floors. Front and back staircases go to 3rd floor. Newer heating system. Free standing four room apartment has hardwood floors, two bedrooms, kitchen, it's own laundry and private yard. The apartment will have a new septic system, separate from the main house. Easy access to the downtown locations of both Hamilton and Ipswich.
Unit Size
3,567 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
1.80 acres
Price per sqft
$217
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$980
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
-

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Last updated: 5 months ago (MLSPIN #72129306)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Nov 14, 2025 Sold
Sold
Oct 3, 2025 In contract -
In contract
Sep 16, 2025 Price Decreased $2,275,000
↓ $120K (5%)
Price Decreased
Jul 7, 2025 Price Decreased $2,395,000
↓ $100K (4%)
Price Decreased
Mar 17, 2025 Listed by J. Barrett & Company $2,495,000
Listed by J. Barrett & Company
Spectacular family compound incorporates new systems, all new HVAC, advanced security and extensive new construction by noted local architect. Recent new construction includes re-built Grandfathered one bedroom one bath cottage with fine details and enormous Great Room over 4 car heated garage with gym. Great Room is a Wow for entertaining with oversized Rumford fireplace, 1/2 bath, full kitchen that does it all with 8 burner range and in Island refrigeration and freezers and dishwasher. The Main house with new cedar roof offers 4/5 additional bedrooms, second floor office, 3 1/2 baths, chef's kitchen and large pantry with adjoining library/sitting room with FP and 1/2 bath, lovely dining room and living room with FP, all surrounded by newly constructed three season room, new covered porches, brick patio, pea stone drive and exceptional fenced yard and fire pit. Fine views, conservation areas, superb local private and public schools. Convenient access to Logan Airport and Boston
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Property Highlights

Garage
Parking Available
Fireplace

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Building Count: 2
  • Bedroom Count: 0
  • Building Condition: 0
  • Building Quality: 0
  • Construction Type: 0
  • Building Style: 0
  • Exterior Walls Type: 0
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 0
  • Roof Cover Type: 0
  • Living Units: 2
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 0
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 0
  • Parking Space Count: 0
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 8

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 78,408
  • Total Building Area: 0
  • Building Area: 0

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: 0
  • Heating: 0
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Land Acres: 0000001800
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1100
  • County Land Use Code: 109

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Hamilton-Wenham School District
  • Census Tract: 215101

Zoning

  • Zoning: R1B

Geography

  • Account Number: 137
  • Parcel: HAMI M:24 B:6
  • Block: 6
  • Lot: 6
  • Municipality: HAMILTON
  • Latitude: 42.6386
  • Longitude: -70.8448

    Address

  • Full Address: 968 Bay Rd
  • Address - House Number: 968
  • Address - Street Name: Bay
  • Address - Suffix Type: Rd
  • State: MA
  • City Name: South Hamilton
  • Carrier Code: C007
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 1105
  • Zip Code: 01982

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Amount: $1,997,200
  • Initial Tax Delinquent Year: 2024

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1621
  • Valuation Date: Mar 06, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 67
  • Final Value: 1,491,403
  • High Value: 1,733,227
  • Low Value: 1,249,578

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2024
  • Assessed Total Value: $1,321,800
  • Assessed Land Value: $401,600
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $920,200

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Mar 25, 2021
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Apr 01, 2021
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: O
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 20210401005170
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Nov 03, 2017
  • Previous Sale Amount: $740,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: O
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The property at 968 Bay Road was built in and last sold on Mar 25, 2021 for $1,199,000.
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