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237 Forest St, South Hamilton, MA 01982 Property Records

Essex County and Hamilton Town property record for 237 Forest St, South Hamilton, MA 01982

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 1,428 sqft · built 1953
Lot Size0.62 acres (26,998 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$157,000 (Nov 1992)
Tax Bill$9,614 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2020 Transfer
May 2020 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone A (high risk)
APNHAMI M:66 B:24

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNHAMI M:66 B:24
Alternative APN
  • 2691

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,428 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,047 sqft
1st Floor Area816 sqft
Basement Area816 sqft
Unfinished Basement816 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1953
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1953
Architectural StyleCape Cod
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area26,998 sqft (0.62 acres)
Deck AreaDeck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Account Number2691
Street Address237 FOREST ST
CitySOUTH HAMILTON
StateMA
Zip01982-2615
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1A
Legal Block24
Legal Lot Number24
JurisdictionHAMILTON MA
Township / Civil DivisionHAMILTON
Census Block Group1
Census Block1008
Census Tract215101

Owner

237 Forest St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2020.

Source: Essex County and Hamilton Town records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address237 FOREST ST, SOUTH HAMILTON, MA 01982-2615
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 8, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
May 8, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
May 8, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 30, 1992 · Amount on File
Deed SaleNov 30, 1992 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page11623 / 544
Last Transfer DateApr 21, 2020
Transfer Doc38499-315
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionHAMILTON MA
Recording DateMay 8, 2020
Property Address237 FOREST ST, SOUTH HAMILTON, MA 01982-2615
Document Number38499-315
Book / Page038499 / 000315
Instrument DateApr 21, 2020
Instrument8004810
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 26, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address237 FOREST ST SOUTH HAMILTON MA 019822615, SOUTH HAMILTON, MA 01982-2615

May 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionHAMILTON MA
Recording DateMay 8, 2020
Property Address237 FOREST ST, SOUTH HAMILTON, MA 01982-2615
Document Number38499-324
Book / Page038499 / 000324
Instrument DateApr 21, 2020
Instrument8004850
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 26, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address237 FOREST ST SOUTH HAMILTON MA 019822615, SOUTH HAMILTON, MA 01982-2615

May 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionHAMILTON MA
Recording DateMay 8, 2020
Property Address237 FOREST ST, SOUTH HAMILTON, MA 01982-2615
Document Number38499-319
Book / Page038499 / 000319
Instrument DateApr 21, 2020
Instrument8004830
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 26, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address237 FOREST ST SOUTH HAMILTON MA 019822615, SOUTH HAMILTON, MA 01982-2615

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 237 Forest St was $9,614, up 5.1% from the year before.

Source: Essex County and Hamilton Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex County
County SubdivisionHamilton Town
Unified School DistrictHamilton-Wenham School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$9,614.00 (+5.06%)$639,200 (+9.32%) Land $329,300 Building $309,900$683,343 (+12.66%)
2025$9,151.00 (+4.81%)$584,700 (+1.19%) Land $293,400 Building $291,300$606,575
2024$8,731.00 (+2.57%)$577,800 (+10.92%) Land $293,400 Building $284,400
2023$8,512.00$520,900 Land $276,700 Building $244,200

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 237 Forest St in Zone A, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone A
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationNot determined for this zone
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 17 policies
Nearby Flood Policies17 in force
Nearby Flood Claims4 (2001–2006)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 4
Most Recent ClaimMay 2006 · Severe Storms And Flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, May 2006 · 4 claims

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 237 Forest St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemHAMILTON WATER DEPT
serves 7,674 people · EPA ID MA3119000
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionOct 2024
Lead3 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityHaloacetic acids
resolved · Jan 2019
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 54 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fiber		980 / 880

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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