42 Walnut Rd, Hamilton, MA 01982

• 4 beds |
• 2 baths |
• 2,752 sqft

Property Description

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.

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

August 26, 2026

Data Last Updated:

September 13, 2026 at 1:08PM

Listing Office:

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty : 978-526-0243

Listing Agent:

Henry Gourdeau : 617-955-0443

MLS ID:

73568540

Interior

• General: Ceiling Fan(s)Vaulted Ceiling(s)Sun RoomStudy
• Appliances: Gas Water HeaterRangeDishwasherRefrigeratorFreezerWasherDryer
• Laundry: Electric Dryer HookupWasher HookupFirst Floor
• Basement: FullWalk-Out AccessInterior EntryBulkheadSump PumpConcreteUnfinished
• Flooring: WoodCarpetLaminateFlooring - WoodFlooring - HardwoodFlooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
• A/C: Window Unit(s)
• Heating: Hot WaterNatural GasElectric
• Fireplace: Family RoomLiving RoomWood / Coal / Pellet StoveFireplaceFireplaces: 2

Exterior

• General: Porch - EnclosedRain GuttersBarn/StableBarn/Stable
• Style: VictorianFarmhouse
• Parking: DetachedWorkshop in GarageBarnOff StreetParking spaces: 4

Construction

• Roofing: Shingle
• Windows: Window(s) - PictureWindow(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
• General: FrameConcrete PerimeterStone

Location

• Road/Access: Public
• Originating MLS: MLS Property Information Network
• County: Essex

Lot

• Zoning: R1AM:62 B:131919661

Utilities

• Utilities: for Gas Rangefor Gas Ovenfor Electric DryerWasher Hookup110 Volts
• Water: Public
• Sewer: Private Sewer

Financial

• Source: MLS Property Information Network