Essex County and Hamilton Town property record for 248 Forest St, South Hamilton, MA 01982
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,443 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,064 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $14,500 (Jan 1981) |
| Tax Bill | $9,599 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | HAMI M:66 B:59 |
| Primary APN | HAMI M:66 B:59 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,443 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,967 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 999 sqft |
| Basement Area | 912 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 912 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,064 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 248 FOREST ST |
| City | SOUTH HAMILTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01982-2616 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1A |
| Legal Block | 59 |
| Legal Lot Number | 59 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAMILTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 215101 |
248 Forest St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 1981.
Source: Essex County and Hamilton Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 248 FOREST ST, SOUTH HAMILTON, MA 01982-2616 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 1, 1981 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 1, 1981 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 6785 / 313 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 248 Forest St was $9,599, up 4.8% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Hamilton Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Hamilton Town |
| Unified School District | Hamilton-Wenham School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,599.00 (+4.82%) | $638,200 (+9.06%) Land $304,000 Building $334,200 | $663,791 (+8.94%) |
| 2025 | $9,158.00 (+4.57%) | $585,200 (+0.97%) Land $270,900 Building $314,300 | $609,330 |
| 2024 | $8,758.00 (-3.96%) | $579,600 (+3.85%) Land $270,900 Building $308,700 | |
| 2023 | $9,119.00 | $558,100 Land $260,300 Building $297,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 248 Forest St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 17 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2001–2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2006 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 risk around 248 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 Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | HAMILTON WATER DEPT serves 7,674 people · EPA ID MA3119000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Jan 2019 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 54 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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