Essex County and Hamilton Town property record for 38 Rust St, South Hamilton, MA 01982
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,720 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.219 acres (9,527 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $420,000 (May 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $9,737 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | HAMI M:55 B:142 |
| Primary APN | HAMI M:55 B:142 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,720 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,230 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 968 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 576 sqft |
| Basement Area | 592 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 592 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,527 sqft (0.219 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1073 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 38 RUST ST |
| City | SOUTH HAMILTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01982-2223 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1A |
| Legal Block | 142 |
| Legal Lot Number | 142 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAMILTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 215102 |
Source: Essex County and Hamilton Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38 RUST ST, SOUTH HAMILTON, MA 01982-2223 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 20, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 20, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 8, 2003 |
| Deed Book / Page | 27789 / 367 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $9,737.00 (+3.09%) | $647,400 (+7.27%) Land $297,600 Building $349,800 | $788,608 (+12.73%) |
| 2025 | $9,445.00 (+5.06%) | $603,500 (+1.43%) Land $265,100 Building $338,400 | $699,580 |
| 2024 | $8,990.00 (+6.93%) | $595,000 (+15.65%) Land $265,100 Building $329,900 | |
| 2023 | $8,407.00 | $514,500 Land $250,000 Building $264,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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.
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 | Indirect within ember reach |
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 340 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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