5,581 Sq. Ft.
$345 / Sq. Ft.
5,581
Sq. Ft.
$345
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Abutting Myopia Hunt Club, horse trails and champion golf! This exquisite property, with an impressive tree lined driveway, is set on 5+ acres of beautifully manicured grounds in the epicenter of horse country. Fully renovated in 2005 (to the studs) this spectacular Colonial Farmhouse has had two major additions, seamlessly added using reclaimed beams with the highest quality of craftsmanship. New custom tiled baths, wiring, plumbing, AC, radiant heat and windows are updated. A master bedroom suite...Abutting Myopia Hunt Club, horse trails and champion golf! This exquisite property, with an impressive tree lined driveway, is set on 5+ acres of beautifully manicured grounds in the epicenter of horse country. Fully renovated in 2005 (to the studs) this spectacular Colonial Farmhouse has had two major additions, seamlessly added using reclaimed beams with the highest quality of craftsmanship. New custom tiled baths, wiring, plumbing, AC, radiant heat and windows are updated. A master bedroom suite was added to the first floor and enjoys walkout access to the bluestone terrace and gardens. The great room is gorgeous, with vaulted ceilings, massive exposed beams, a two story stone fireplace hearth, custom built-ins and a wall of glass streaming natural light all day long. There are 2 additional sitting rooms with beamed ceilings and fireplaces. Four spacious bedrooms are on the second level including a second master suite. The carriage house includes a 2 Bedroom apt & 2 car garage.
  1. Listed by Karen Bernier • Churchill Properties

Property Details for 489 Bay Road

Town
Hamilton
Area
MA-Hamilton
Architectural Style
Colonial, Antique, Farmhouse
Style
Colonial, Antique, Farmhouse
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
8.00
Parking Spaces Total
10
LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 09:36 AM

Property Details for 489 Bay Road

StatusSold
MLS #72727220
Days on Market210
Taxes$28,930 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1746
CountyEssex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Churchill Properties, Karen Bernier

Sold By J. Barrett & Company, Paula Polo-Filias

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Building Information for 489 Bay Road

Stories-Year Built1746Building Size-Lot Size5.35 AC / 233,046 SF

Payment Calculator

$11,793 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$9,382

Property Taxes

$2,411

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 489 Bay Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stables, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 5581.0
  • Color: CREAM
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Hwrsd
  • High School: Hwrsd
  • Middle School: Hwrsd
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 5
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Closet, Balcony - Interior, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Ceiling - Beamed, Wet bar, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Dining Area, Country Kitchen, Home Office, Mud Room, Den, Accessory Apt.
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Spa Features: Private
  • SpaYN: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame, Post & Beam
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Horses Permitted
  • Exterior Features: Guest House, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Horses Permitted, Porch - Screened, Patio
  • Lot Description: Cleared, Level
  • Other Structures: Guest House
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Storage, Off-Street, Paved Driveway, Unpaved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Storage, Off-Street, Paved Driveway, Unpaved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway, Unpaved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Baseboard, Radiant, Natural Gas, Fireplace
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 234.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dressing Room,Exterior Access
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 18.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 234.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wood,Gas Stove
  • Bedroom2 Length: 18.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 238.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Fireplace,Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 17.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 252.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 18.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 130.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom5 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Second
  • Bedroom5 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Pedestal Sink
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 224.0
  • Dining Room Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Wood
  • Dining Room Length: 16.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 14.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 240.0
  • Family Room Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Beamed Ceilings,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,French Doors,Exterior Access
  • Family Room Length: 16.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 15.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 476.0
  • Kitchen Features: Beamed Ceilings,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Stainless Steel Appliances,Pot Filler Faucet,Wine Chiller,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Length: 34.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 14.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 6X6
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 272.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Wood
  • Room Living Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 16.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 112.0
  • Room Office Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood,Balcony - Interior
  • Room Office Length: 14.0
  • Room Office Level: Second
  • Room Office Width: 8.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: BEDROOM COUNT DOES NOT INCLUDE DETACHED 2 BR GUEST APT IN CARRIAGE HOUSE.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 1919272
  • Assessments: $1,652,200
  • Book: 35438
  • Lot: 107
  • Map: 57
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Zoning: R1A
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 16
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Horse: Yes
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 489 Bay Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 11, 2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72727220

$1,925,000—
Jun 18, 2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72727220

—
Sep 16, 2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72727220

$2,295,000—
Nov 14, 2016

Sold

MLS PIN #71907578

$1,750,000—
Aug 29, 2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #71907578

—
Sep 21, 2015

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71907578

$1,849,000—
Nov 1, 2014

Expired

MLS PIN #71653853

$1,998,000—
Apr 1, 2014

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71653853

$1,998,000—
Dec 12, 2013

Expired

MLS PIN #71477093

$1,999,999—
Jan 29, 2013

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71477093

$2,290,000—
Jun 28, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #139051691

$1,225,000—
Jun 28, 2004

Sold

MLS PIN #30724806

$1,225,000—
May 24, 2004

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30724806

—
May 24, 2004

Contingent

MLS PIN #30724806

—
May 21, 2003

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30724806

$1,750,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/11/2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72727220

$1,925,000
06/18/2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72727220

—
09/16/2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72727220

$2,295,000
11/14/2016

Sold

MLS PIN #71907578

$1,750,000
08/29/2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #71907578

—
09/21/2015

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71907578

$1,849,000
11/01/2014

Expired

MLS PIN #71653853

$1,998,000
04/01/2014

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71653853

$1,998,000
12/12/2013

Expired

MLS PIN #71477093

$1,999,999
01/29/2013

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71477093

$2,290,000
06/28/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #139051691

$1,225,000
06/28/2004

Sold

MLS PIN #30724806

$1,225,000
05/24/2004

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30724806

—
05/24/2004

Contingent

MLS PIN #30724806

—
05/21/2003

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30724806

$1,750,000

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Public Records for 489 Bay Road

Taxable ValueLand$824,200Additions$1,119,800Total$1,944,000
Tax Record2025$30,424 ($2,535 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size233,046 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceZoningR1ACountyESSEXAPNHAMI M:57 B:107

Schools near 489 Bay Road

This home is within Hamilton-Wenham School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Winthrop School
PublicPK to 5

Cutler School
PublicK to 5

Bessie Buker Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Miles River Middle School
Public6 to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Churchill Properties, Karen Bernier

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