Essex County and Hamilton Town property record for 42 Appleton Ave, South Hamilton, MA 01982
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,591 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.459 acres (19,998 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $10,105 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | HAMI M:65 B:52 |
| Primary APN | HAMI M:65 B:52 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,591 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,979 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,591 sqft |
| Basement Area | 951 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 951 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 19,998 sqft (0.459 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 2623 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 42 APPLETON AVE |
| City | SOUTH HAMILTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01982-2409 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1A |
| Legal Subdivision | ARTHUR S BELL |
| Legal Block | 52 |
| Legal Lot Number | 52 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAMILTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 215101 |
Source: Essex County and Hamilton Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 APPLETON AVE, SOUTH HAMILTON, MA 01982-2409 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| 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 | $10,105.00 (+1.9%) | $671,900 (+6.03%) Land $316,600 Building $355,300 | $737,517 (-6.74%) |
| 2025 | $9,917.00 (+4.83%) | $633,700 (+1.21%) Land $282,100 Building $351,600 | $790,780 |
| 2024 | $9,460.00 (+4.82%) | $626,100 (+13.36%) Land $282,100 Building $344,000 | |
| 2023 | $9,025.00 | $552,300 Land $269,600 Building $282,700 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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.
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 |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 156 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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