Essex County and Hamilton Town property record for 71 Beech St, South Hamilton, MA 01982
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,602 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 1.84 acres (80,150 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $510,000 (Apr 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $14,482 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | HAMI M:66 B:163 |
| Primary APN | HAMI M:66 B:163 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,602 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,559 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,077 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,125 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,125 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 80,150 sqft (1.84 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 2054 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 71 BEECH ST |
| City | SOUTH HAMILTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01982-2634 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1A |
| Legal Subdivision | BEECH STREET EXT |
| Legal Block | 163 |
| Legal Lot Number | 163 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAMILTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 215101 |
71 Beech St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2012.
Source: Essex County and Hamilton Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 71 BEECH ST, SOUTH HAMILTON, MA 01982-2634 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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 | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 5, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 5, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 31233 / 228 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON MA |
| Property Address | 71 BEECH ST, SOUTH HAMILTON, MA 01982-2634 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 15, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 038737-500 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 22, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38737/500 |
| Instrument | 20200722002970 |
| Name | RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2035 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 71 Beech St was $14,482, up 4% 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 | $14,482.00 (+3.97%) | $962,900 (+8.19%) Land $369,500 Building $593,400 | $1,305,515 (+40.26%) |
| 2025 | $13,929.00 (+5.17%) | $890,000 (+1.54%) Land $330,300 Building $559,700 | $930,810 |
| 2024 | $13,244.00 (-0.61%) | $876,500 (+7.48%) Land $330,300 Building $546,200 | |
| 2023 | $13,325.00 | $815,500 Land $298,000 Building $517,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 71 Beech 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 Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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 71 Beech 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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