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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

Other

  • Date Listed08/26/2026
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet
  • View Count2

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Listed by Henry Gourdeau of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

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