2,592 Sq. Ft.
$339 / Sq. Ft.
2,592
Sq. Ft.
$339
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Newly priced,Timeless & Iconic, this antique New England farmhouse exudes history. Inside,the light plays over many peaceful,spacious rooms under freshly replastered ceilings of ample height. An inviting space for the whole family,with first floor option,2 of the 5 bedrooms offer en-suite bathrooms,& expansion options on the walk up 3rd floor, which also has off season storage. Sited on a sunny knoll, the yard is mostly fenced and offers a sanctuary like feeling to play,garden & relax. The 2 story...Newly priced,Timeless & Iconic, this antique New England farmhouse exudes history. Inside,the light plays over many peaceful,spacious rooms under freshly replastered ceilings of ample height. An inviting space for the whole family,with first floor option,2 of the 5 bedrooms offer en-suite bathrooms,& expansion options on the walk up 3rd floor, which also has off season storage. Sited on a sunny knoll, the yard is mostly fenced and offers a sanctuary like feeling to play,garden & relax. The 2 story Civil War era barn provides covered parking for 2 cars,offering many conversion possibilities& tons of storage. Originally the Appleton farmstead tavern, previously located just across the Bay road on the oldest continuously operating farm in the nation it’s quite possible George Washington quaffed here. Nearby miles of pastoral and woodland trails beckon nature lovers to enjoy. Many recent updates. Electric being updated by seller to comply with new septic, ask list agent for details.
  1. Listed by Cricket Sperry • J. Barrett & Company

Property Details for 965 Bay Road

Town
Hamilton
Area
MA-Hamilton
Architectural Style
Colonial, Antique, Farmhouse
Style
Garden, Colonial, Antique, Farmhouse
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
5.00
Parking Spaces Total
5
LISTING CLOSED: 07/19/2024 12:00 AM

Property Details for 965 Bay Road

StatusSold
MLS #73226640
Days on Market58
Taxes$10,881 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1800
CountyEssex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of J. Barrett & Company, Cricket Sperry

Sold By Compass, Amanda Armstrong Group

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Building Information for 965 Bay Road

Stories-Year Built1800Building Size-Lot Size0.37 AC / 15,986 SF

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$5,287 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,380

Property Taxes

$907

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 965 Bay Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2592.0
  • Color: yellow
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: 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: Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Partial, Interior Access, Sump Pump, Dirt Floor, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood, Pine, Stone / Slate, Wood Laminate, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Lighting - Sconce, Breezeway, Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Window Seat, Walk-In Closet(s), Sun Room, Library, Office, Walk-up Attic
  • Laundry Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Pantry, Countertops - Upgraded, Electric Dryer Hookup, Exterior Access, Wainscoting, Vestibule, First Floor, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Picture, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Rain Gutters, Barn/Stable, Fenced Yard, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Barn/Stable, Garden Area
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Cleared, Gentle Sloping, Level
  • Other Structures: Barn/Stable
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Rubber
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Lake/Pond, Ocean, River, Beach Ownership(Other (See Remarks))
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Side Entry, Carriage Shed, Barn, Off-Street, Unpaved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Side Entry, Carriage Shed, Barn, Off-Street, Unpaved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Side Entry, Off-Street, Unpaved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Wood Stove
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 211.071
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 16.1
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.11
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 159.941999
  • Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.11
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.2
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 155.25
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.5
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.5
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 132.542099
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 13.11
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 10.11
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 175.95
  • Bedroom5 Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom5 Length: 15.3
  • Bedroom5 Level: First
  • Bedroom5 Width: 11.5
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 83.43
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Laminate,Double Vanity,Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom1 Length: 10.3
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom1 Width: 8.1
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 106.09
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Cedar Closet(s),Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom2 Length: 10.3
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 10.3
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 21.849999
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom3 Length: 9.5
  • Bathroom3 Level: First
  • Bathroom3 Width: 2.3
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 253.44
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Dining Room Length: 17.6
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 14.4
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 280.799999
  • Kitchen Features: Bathroom - Half,Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Beamed Ceilings,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Flooring - Vinyl,Window(s) - Picture,Dining Area,Cabinets - Upgraded,Chair Rail,Country Kitchen,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Wainscoting,Washer Hookup,Peninsula
  • Kitchen Length: 24.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Kitchen Width: 11.7
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 11.7X8.4
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 267.84
  • Room Living Room Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Closet,Flooring - Wood,Lighting - Sconce
  • Room Living Room Length: 18.6
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Width: 14.4
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 175.95
  • Room Office Features: Closet - Walk-in,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood
  • Room Office Length: 15.3
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Width: 11.5
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: Year built is approximate and per town record. 5th BR used as office. Natural gas plumbed to house from street. Approved engineering & quotes in hand for new 5 BR septic/ seller will escrow funds.Electric service being updated by seller to 200 amp.see L/A for details. All appliances left as gifts.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 1917492
  • Assessments: $720,100
  • Book: 37997
  • Lot: 11
  • Map: 24
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: RB1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar, Irregular
  • Frontage: 240.00
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 4
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 965 Bay Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 19, 2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73226640

$879,000
Jun 18, 2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73226640

Jun 11, 2024

Price Change

MLS PIN #73226640

$899,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/19/2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73226640

$879,000
06/18/2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73226640

06/11/2024

Price Change

MLS PIN #73226640

$899,000

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

Public Records for 965 Bay Road

Taxable ValueLand$303,700Additions$416,400Total$720,100
Tax Record2025$11,270 ($939 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,592 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,592 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt480 SqFtStories2Lot Size16,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1800ZoningRB1CountyESSEXAPNHAMI M:24 B:11

Schools near 965 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

Bessie Buker Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Cutler 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 J. Barrett & Company, Cricket Sperry

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