Building& Property Details
480 Bay Rd is a Mansion mixed use built in 1936 located in South Hamilton, Essex County, MA. The building has 7,752 square feet of building area on a 30.6-acre lot. The building has 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 3 half baths across 2 stories.
Flood Zone & Natural Hazard Assessment
480 Bay Rd is in FEMA flood zone A. This is a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) where flood insurance is typically required for federally backed mortgages. The FEMA National Risk Index composite rating for this area is Relatively Low. The ASCE 7-22 design wind speed for this location is 123 mph. The ground snow load is 50 psf. The EPA radon zone is 1 (highest potential).
Fire Protection
NE Provenance rates the fire protection for 480 Bay Rd at Grade D (Limited fire protection access). The nearest fire station, HAMILTON FIRE DEPARTMENT, is 0.8 miles away. This grade reflects fire station proximity, department capabilities, hydrant coverage, and municipal water infrastructure. Properties with Grade D or E may face higher insurance premiums due to limited fire protection resources.
Building Permits & Property History
Municipal records show 2 building permits on file for 480 Bay Rd. The most recent permit was filed December 19, 2023. In the past five years, 2 permits have been issued. The current municipal assessment is $3,287,400, with $878,800 attributed to land and $2,408,600 to improvements. The property last sold on February 1, 2013 for $1,900,000.
Environmental & Land Use
480 Bay Rd is classified as a waterfront property. Mapped wetlands are present on or adjacent to the parcel.
South HamiltonNeighborhood & Community
480 Bay Rd is located in South Hamilton, Essex County, MA. The property is zoned R-1B (Single Family Residential). The median home value in this census tract is $748,500. Median household income is $173,453. The owner-occupancy rate in the surrounding area is 82%. The property is served by the Hamilton-Wenham school district.
Full Property Intelligence Report
The complete NE Provenance report for 480 Bay Rd, South Hamilton, MA includes over 430 data attributes sourced from 140+ public and proprietary datasets. The full report covers building construction and materials, NEP Condition Estimate derived from permit history, system ages for roof, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC, complete ownership and deed chain with transaction classification, FEMA flood and coastal hazard analysis, environmental contamination screening, and neighborhood demographics. Available as a professional property wallet, PDF report, or structured data export.
480 Bay Rd