5,025 Sq. Ft.
$498 / Sq. Ft.
5,025
Sq. Ft.
$498
per Sq. Ft.

Description

638 Bay Rd. stands as a testament to timeless elegance and meticulous craftsmanship. This landmark home (c.1680) has been lovingly restored and updated to seamlessly blend its rich history with modern luxury and comfort. Privately situated on 2.24 acres of beautifully manicured grounds and gardens that includes a heated in-ground pool, the spacious and inviting main five-bedroom house includes a separate newer built one-bedroom guest house, providing a sanctuary for visitors or a quiet workspace...638 Bay Rd. stands as a testament to timeless elegance and meticulous craftsmanship. This landmark home (c.1680) has been lovingly restored and updated to seamlessly blend its rich history with modern luxury and comfort. Privately situated on 2.24 acres of beautifully manicured grounds and gardens that includes a heated in-ground pool, the spacious and inviting main five-bedroom house includes a separate newer built one-bedroom guest house, providing a sanctuary for visitors or a quiet workspace with its large living room featuring cathedral ceilings and a versatile dining/office area. Additional comforts and amenities include six fireplaces that infuse every room with warmth and character, chef's kitchen, large wine cellar, family room adorned with wood paneling, and a light-filled formal living room adjacent to an oversized dining room. Improvements include renovated baths, updated elect. & plumbing, and new heating system. Located approximately 1 mile from Hamilton Downtown's area.
  1. Listed by Daniel Cutler • Bay Colony Realty

Property Details for 638 Bay Road

Town
Hamilton
Area
MA-Hamilton
Architectural Style
Antique
Style
Garden, Antique
Garage Spaces
3
Open Parking Spaces
7.00
Parking Spaces Total
7
LISTING CLOSED: 09/10/2024 12:00 AM

Property Details for 638 Bay Road

StatusSold
MLS #73230374
Days on Market49
Taxes$34,768 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1680
CountyEssex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Bay Colony Realty, Daniel Cutler

Sold By LandVest, Inc., Manchester -by-the-Sea, Lanse Robb

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Building Information for 638 Bay Road

Stories-Year Built1680Building Size-Lot Size2.24 AC / 97,574 SF

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$15,355 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$12,458

Property Taxes

$2,897

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 638 Bay Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stables, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 5025.0
  • Color: Brown
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: H-W
  • High School: Hwrhs
  • Middle School: Miles River
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Treatment, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Interior Access, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 6.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 5.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 6
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 6
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Pedestal Sink, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Beamed Ceilings, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Cable Hookup, High Speed Internet Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Peninsula, Closet - Double, Window Seat, Bathroom, Wine Cellar, Accessory Apt., Wetbar, Internet Available - Unknown
  • Interior Features: Wetbar, Internet Available - Unknown, French Doors, Security System
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Hookup - Dual, Washer Hookup, Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Spa Features: Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Skylight, Window(s) - Picture, Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Covered, Pool - Inground Heated, Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Fenced Yard, Garden, Guest House, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Pool - Inground Heated, Screens, Guest House, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Garden Area, Stone Wall, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Level
  • Other Structures: Guest House
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Covered
  • Pool Features: Pool - Inground Heated
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof Material: Slate
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Heated, Storage, Side Entry, Off-Street, Stone/Gravel
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Heated, Storage, Side Entry, Off-Street, Stone/Gravel
  • Parking Features: Heated, Side Entry, Off-Street, Stone/Gravel
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Forced Air, Baseboard, Radiant, Natural Gas, Fireplace
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 323.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Dressing Room,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 17.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 19.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 323.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Length: 17.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 19.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 272.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Balcony / Deck
  • Bedroom3 Length: 16.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 17.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 240.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom4 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Bedroom4 Width: 16.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 225.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Lighting - Sconce
  • Bedroom5 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 15.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 96.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Sconce,Pedestal Sink
  • Bathroom1 Length: 12.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom1 Width: 8.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 70.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom2 Length: 7.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 72.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Skylight,Flooring - Wood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bathroom3 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Third
  • Bathroom3 Width: 9.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 384.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Chair Rail,Lighting - Sconce,Crown Molding
  • Dining Room Length: 32.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 12.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 306.0
  • Family Room Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Sconce
  • Family Room Length: 17.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 18.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 594.0
  • Kitchen Features: Bathroom - Half,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Wet Bar,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Recessed Lighting,Wine Chiller,Gas Stove,Crown Molding
  • Kitchen Length: 18.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 33.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 288.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Sconce,Crown Molding
  • Room Living Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 18.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • 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: All appliances to remain as gifts. 638 Bay Rd. is located within the Hamilton Historic District.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 1918454
  • Assessments: $2,301,000
  • Book: 36626
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: R1B
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 6
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 3
  • Heat Zones: 7
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 638 Bay Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 10, 2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73230374

$2,500,000
Jun 18, 2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73230374

May 28, 2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73230374

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/10/2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73230374

$2,500,000
06/18/2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73230374

05/28/2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73230374

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 638 Bay Road

Taxable ValueLand$406,900Additions$1,936,500Total$2,343,400
Tax Record2025$36,674 ($3,056 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size97,574 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceZoningR1BCountyESSEXAPNHAMI M:49 B:14

Schools near 638 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 Bay Colony Realty, Daniel Cutler

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