Essex County, Massachusetts
South Hamilton Homes For Sale
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Median Sale Price (Redfin, South Hamilton, recent snapshot)
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Population (Town of Hamilton total, 2020 Census)
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Year the village's rail depot first opened
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Where South Hamilton Sits
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Homes For Sale in South Hamilton, MA
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A Local's Perspective
Hamilton's Historic Depot Village, Home to Gordon-Conwell and Asbury Grove
The Town of Hamilton was incorporated in 1793, split off from Ipswich and named — with help from town benefactor Rev. Manasseh Cutler, a friend of the statesman — after Alexander Hamilton. But it's the South Hamilton section, carrying its own 01982 ZIP code, that has long served as the town's actual commercial heart: when the Eastern Railroad built a depot here in 1839 (today's Hamilton/Wenham station on the MBTA Newburyport/Rockport Line, straddling the Hamilton–Wenham line), shops, a post office, and village housing grew up around the tracks along Railroad Avenue and Bay Road, while the surrounding countryside stayed given over to farms and country estates — a pattern still visible today.
South Hamilton's identity is anchored by a handful of distinctive institutions found nowhere else in town. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary's 118-acre residential campus carries the South Hamilton mailing address (it's a related but independent institution from Gordon College, whose own campus and address are in neighboring Wenham). A few blocks away, the Patton Homestead — the 1786 farmhouse purchased in 1928 as a surprise gift for Beatrice Ayer Patton and her husband, General George S. Patton Jr. — was gifted to the town by the Patton family in the 2000s and now operates as a cultural center. Just off Asbury Street, Cutler School (part of the Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District) carries the same Cutler family name tied to the town's founding, and the National Register-listed Asbury Grove — a Methodist camp-meeting village of roughly 150 Victorian-era cottages built up after its first 1859 camp meeting — sits within South Hamilton as well.
Home prices here move in a tight, thinly-traded market: Redfin's dedicated South Hamilton page and RealtyTrac's 01982-specific data have both shown swings from the mid-$600Ks to over $900K in median sale price across different recent snapshots — a reflection of how few homes change hands in the village in any given month rather than a smooth trend. As of recent data, typical figures cluster in the $825K–$875K range for list and sale prices, with the broader Town of Hamilton (Redfin's town-wide page) reporting comparable or somewhat higher figures.
At a Glance
- Population
- 7,561 (Town of Hamilton total, 2020 Census — South Hamilton has no separate count)
- ZIP Code
- 01982
- Land Area
- 14.2 sq mi (0.73 sq mi water) — town-wide
- County
- Essex, MA
- FY2025 Tax Rate
- $15.65 / $1,000 (Town of Hamilton rate — South Hamilton is not separately assessed)
- Median Household Income
- $132,571 (Town of Hamilton, 2019–2023 ACS 5-yr estimate)
Source-verified as of 2026-07-29.
Highlights
Why People Choose South Hamilton
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
A 118-acre residential seminary campus carrying the South Hamilton, MA mailing address — a related but independent institution from Gordon College, which is located in neighboring Wenham.
South Hamilton Depot & Downtown
The walkable village center along Railroad Avenue and Bay Road, built up around the Hamilton/Wenham commuter rail depot (opened 1839) — home to the town's shops, restaurants, post office, and library.
Patton Homestead
An 18th-century farmhouse ('Green Meadows,' built 1786) purchased in 1928 for General George S. Patton Jr. and Beatrice Ayer Patton; gifted to the Town of Hamilton by the Patton family and now a cultural center and event venue.
Asbury Grove
A National Register-listed Methodist camp-meeting village within South Hamilton, founded in 1859 and today home to roughly 150 Victorian-era cottages arranged around a historic circle.
Pingree School
An independent, all-gender day school for grades 9–12 based in South Hamilton, serving roughly 390 students from across the North Shore.
Hamilton-Wenham Public Library
The shared Hamilton-Wenham library, a community anchor a short walk from the South Hamilton village center.
Neighborhoods
South Hamilton's Neighborhoods & Villages
Village Center / Depot Square
The compact commercial core around the Hamilton/Wenham rail station, Railroad Avenue, and Bay Road — shops, restaurants, and the post office within walking distance of the platform.
Asbury Street / Gordon-Conwell Corridor
The stretch anchored by the Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary campus and Cutler School, blending seminary housing with established residential streets.
Asbury Grove
A distinct, National Register-listed enclave of roughly 150 Victorian-era Methodist camp-meeting cottages, seasonally and year-round occupied, governed by its own historic camp-meeting association.
Bay Road / Patton Park Area
Residential streets near Patton Park and the Patton Homestead, within easy reach of the village center and Miles River Middle School.
Lifestyle
Life in South Hamilton
Day-to-day life in South Hamilton centers on its walkable depot village — a short list of shops and restaurants around the train station — alongside Gordon-Conwell's campus, Patton Park, and the historic Asbury Grove community.
Parks & Recreation
Parks in South Hamilton
Patton Park
Bay Road & Asbury Street, South Hamilton, MA 01982
- Baseball diamond
- Basketball & tennis courts
- Veterans Memorial Pool
- Playground with accessible surfacing
- WWII-era tank display
Schools
Schools Serving South Hamilton
Public Schools
Winthrop Elementary School
PreK–5 (325 Bay Rd, South Hamilton)
Cutler School
K–5 (237 Asbury St, South Hamilton)
Bessie Buker Elementary School
K–5 (Wenham)
Miles River Middle School
Grades 6–8 (787 Bay Rd, Hamilton/South Hamilton)
Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School
Grades 9–12 (775 Bay Rd, South Hamilton)
Private Schools
Pingree School
Grades 9–12, independent day school (South Hamilton)
Higher Education Nearby
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
Graduate theological seminary (South Hamilton)
Gordon College
Undergraduate liberal arts college (neighboring Wenham, not South Hamilton itself)
School assignments are subject to change — always verify directly with the school district before making a decision. Source (verified 2026-07-29)
New Construction
Building in South Hamilton
As an MBTA-served community, Hamilton is required under the state's MBTA Communities Act (M.G.L. c.40A, Section 3A) to zone for multifamily housing by right near its transit station — the Hamilton/Wenham depot in South Hamilton — making the village center the natural focus of the town's compliance work.
MBTA Communities Act Compliance District
Hamilton's proposed by-right multifamily zoning district near the Hamilton/Wenham commuter rail station, required under the state's MBTA Communities Act; guidelines cited roughly a 49-acre district with capacity for 731 units, though the town's final adopted zoning and timeline should be confirmed with the Planning Board, as this process was still evolving as of this writing.
Nearby Communities
How South Hamilton Compares
Hamilton
The town South Hamilton is part of — same tax rate, same school district, same town government.
Wenham
Hamilton's twin town just south — shares the Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District and the same commuter rail station.
Ipswich
Bordering town to the north; the town Hamilton itself split off from in 1793.
Topsfield
Neighboring town to the west, another rural-suburban Essex County community.
FAQ
South Hamilton Real Estate — Frequently Asked Questions
Is South Hamilton its own town?
No — South Hamilton is a village and postal area (ZIP 01982) within the Town of Hamilton, Massachusetts, not a separately incorporated municipality. It's the town's historic commercial/depot village, comparable to how Plum Island is a distinct named area rather than its own town.
What is the property tax rate in South Hamilton?
South Hamilton isn't separately assessed — it uses the Town of Hamilton's rate, $15.65 per $1,000 of assessed value for FY2025 per the town's own site. One third-party source cites a lower, unconfirmed FY2026 figure ($15.04/$1,000); buyers should confirm the current rate with the Assessor's Office.
How do I commute to Boston from South Hamilton?
South Hamilton is served directly by the Hamilton/Wenham station on the MBTA Commuter Rail's Newburyport/Rockport Line, roughly a 50–55 minute ride to Boston's North Station. By car, it's about 26 miles / 40 minutes to downtown Boston via Route 128, traffic-dependent.
Is Gordon College in South Hamilton?
Not quite — Gordon College's own campus and mailing address (255 Grapevine Road) are in neighboring Wenham, MA. The related but independent Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary is the institution actually located in South Hamilton, with a 118-acre residential campus.
What's the current home price range in South Hamilton?
Home-price data for the 01982 ZIP is thinly traded and swings noticeably month to month; recent snapshots from Redfin and RealtyTrac cluster in the roughly $825K–$875K range for list/sale prices, though individual months have reported figures both well below and well above that range due to low sales volume.
What schools would my kids attend in South Hamilton?
South Hamilton is part of the Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District: Winthrop Elementary and Cutler School (both in South Hamilton) or Bessie Buker Elementary (Wenham) for grades PreK/K–5, Miles River Middle School for grades 6–8, and Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School (South Hamilton) for grades 9–12. Pingree School, an independent day school for grades 9–12, is also based in South Hamilton.
What is Asbury Grove?
Asbury Grove is a National Register-listed Methodist camp-meeting village within South Hamilton, founded in 1859, with roughly 150 Victorian-era cottages arranged around a historic circle — one of the more distinctive residential enclaves anywhere on the North Shore.
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