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A Rare Opportunity in the Heart of South Hamilton: Set on an exceptional ¾-acre lot in the heart of downtown South Hamilton, this distinctive four-bedroom shingle-style home offers a rare combination of character, location, land, and tremendous potential. Just minutes from the Winthrop School and Hamilton train station, the property provides the convenience of in-town living while offering an expansive and private setting.The home retains the charm and character of a classic New England property, highlighted by a welcoming front porch, a beautiful rear porch, hardwood floors, abundant windows, and a flexible floor plan ready for its next chapter. Surrounded by mature trees and established gardens, the property has a wonderful sense of privacy and an inviting connection to the outdoors. Adding to its appeal is a charming old barn with endless possibilities-ideal for a workshop, studio, storage, hobby space, or a future creative vision, subject to approvals. The generous lot provides ample space to enhance, renovate and thoughtfully reimagine this classic home. This property, with its shingle-style architecture, front and back porches and undeniable potential, offers possibilities that are increasingly difficult to find in Hamilton. Whether you are a developer or home buyer, this prime in-town location, with its substantial lot and timeless character, presents a rare opportunity to create a dream home.
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Basic Information
- Bedrooms4
- Mls StatusActive
- Bathroom2
- Lot Features Cleared, Level
- Parcel Number M:62 B:13,1919661
Tax Information
- Tax Assessed Value $674,200
- Tax Year 2025
- Taxes$10,551
School Information
- High School Hwrhs
- Elementary SchoolWinthrop
- High SchoolHamilton-Wenham Regional
- Junior HighHwms
Parking
- Parking Spaces4
- Covered Spaces 1
- Garage YN Yes
- Parking Features Detached, Workshop in Garage, Barn, Off Street
Rooms
- Bathroom 1 First,4 x 5
- Bathroom 2 Second,6 x 13
- Bathrooms Total Decimal 1.5
- Bedroom 2 Second,15 x 14
- Bedroom 3 Second,13 x 11
- Bedroom 4 First,15 x 8
- Dining Room First,17 x 12
- Family Room First,13 x 19
- Full Bath1
- Half Baths1
- Kitchen First,15 x 13
- Living Room First,15 x 17
- Master Bedroom Second,15
Basic Information
- List Price$745,000
- MLS Number73568540
- Modification Date09/03/2026
- Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence
- Virtual TourView Tour
Location
- NeighborhoodSouth Hamilton
- SubdivisionDowntown S Hamilton
- Address42 Walnut Road
- Building Number42
- CountyEssex
- StateMA
- StreetWalnut Road
- TownHamilton
- Zip01982
Building
- Basement
- Bulkhead
- Concrete
- Full
- Interior Entry
- Sump Pump
- Unfinished
- Walk-Out Access
- Building Area Units Square Feet
- Construction Materials Frame
- FireplaceYes
- Fireplace Features Family Room, Living Room, Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove
- Fireplaces Total 2
- FoundationConcrete Perimeter, Stone
- Garage Spaces1
- Patio And Porch Features Porch - Enclosed
- Property StyleVictorian, Farmhouse
- Rooms9
- Utilities For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
- Window Features Window(s) - Picture, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
- Year Built1892
- Year Built Details Actual, Renovated Since, Unknown/Mixed
- Year Built Source Public Records
Property
- Acreage0.73
- Other Structures Barn/Stable
Interior
- Flooring
- Carpet
- Flooring - Hardwood
- Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Flooring - Wood
- Laminate
- Wood
- Interior Features Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Sun Room, Study
Exterior
- Exterior Features Porch - Enclosed, Rain Gutters, Barn/Stable
- RoofShingle
Utilities
- Cooling Window Unit(s)
- Cooling YN Yes
- Electric 110 Volts
- Heat SystemYes
- Heating Hot Water, Natural Gas, Electric
- Sewer Private Sewer
- Water Source Public
Property Information
- Square Feet2,752
- Building Area Source Measured
- Living Area 2,752
- Lot Size Square Feet 31,720
- Lot Size Units Acres
Amenities
- Amenities
- Bike Path
- Conservation Area
- Golf
- Highway Access
- House of Worship
- Medical Facility
- Park
- Pool
- Private School
- Public School
- Public Transportation
- Shopping
- Stable(s)
- Tennis Court(s)
- Walk/Jog Trails
- Appliances IncludedGas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Legal
- ZoningR1A
Other
- Date Listed08/26/2026
- Farm Land Area Units Square Feet
- View Count2
Map Location
Listed by Henry Gourdeau of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
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