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Listing broker remarks

OFFERS DUE MONDAY SEP 14 @ 5:00PM. THANK YOU. A Rare Opportunity in the Heart of South Hamilton: Set on an exceptional ¾-acre lot in the heart of downtown South Hamilton, this distinctive four-bedroom shingle-style home offers a rare combination of character, location, land, and tremendous potential. Just minutes from the Winthrop School and Hamilton train station, the property provides the convenience of in-town living while offering an expansive and private setting.The home retains the charm and character of a classic New England property, highlighted by a welcoming front porch, a beautiful rear porch, hardwood floors, abundant windows, and a flexible floor plan ready for its next chapter. Surrounded by mature trees and established gardens, the property has a wonderful sense of privacy and an inviting connection to the outdoors. Adding to its appeal is a charming old barn with endless possibilities—ideal for a workshop, studio, storage, hobby space, or a future creative vision, subject to approvals. The generous lot provides ample space to enhance, renovate and thoughtfully reimagine this classic home. This property, with its shingle-style architecture, front and back porches and undeniable potential, offers possibilities that are increasingly difficult to find in Hamilton. Whether you are a developer or home buyer, this prime in-town location, with its substantial lot and timeless character, presents a rare opportunity to create a dream home.— Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Key details

  • 2,752 sq ft
  • 31,720 lot sq ft
  • 4 beds
  • 1.5 baths
  • 1892 built
  • $270 / sq ft
  • $10,551 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠6⁠8⁠5⁠4⁠0⁠
Last updated
Address
42 Walnut Rd
Town
Hamilton, MA
ZIP
01982
Deed (Bk/Pg)
20879 / 244

Map

Neighborhood: Downtown S Hamilton

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.