Essex County and Hamilton Town property record for 49 Walnut Rd, South Hamilton, MA 01982
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,829 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.507 acres (22,102 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,255,000 (Aug 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $12,746 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | HAMI M:62 B:5 |
| Primary APN | HAMI M:62 B:5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,829 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,183 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,187 sqft |
| Basement Area | 738 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 738 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 22,102 sqft (0.507 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1808 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 49 WALNUT RD |
| City | SOUTH HAMILTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01982-1925 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1A |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAMILTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 215101 |
49 Walnut Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2026.
Source: Essex County and Hamilton Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 49 WALNUT RD, SOUTH HAMILTON, MA 01982-1925 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried Man |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 19, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 19, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 29, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 20262010 |
| Deed Book / Page | 43579 / 45 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000002010 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Property Address | 49 WALNUT RD, SOUTH HAMILTON, MA 01982-1925 |
| Document Number | 0000002010 |
| Book / Page | 43579 / 45 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20262010 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 49 Walnut Rd was $12,746, up 3.1% 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 | $12,746.00 (+3.09%) | $847,500 (+7.28%) Land $378,700 Building $468,800 | $1,194,785 (-3.2%) |
| 2025 | $12,364.00 (+4.82%) | $790,000 (+1.2%) Land $349,500 Building $440,500 | $1,234,240 |
| 2024 | $11,795.00 (+0.67%) | $780,600 (+8.86%) Land $349,500 Building $431,100 | |
| 2023 | $11,717.00 | $717,100 Land $315,700 Building $401,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 49 Walnut Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1978–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · 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 49 Walnut Rd 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 111 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
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