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$638,516$646 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $255,000 on Dec 28, 2004

148 FOREST ST

SOUTH HAMILTON, MA 01982
3
Beds
1
Baths
988 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.99 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1946
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$639K
$608K low$669K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$255,000 · Dec 28, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,820 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$563,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$319,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$244,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$473,955

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.99
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Miles River Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.8 mi
H
Hamilton Wenham Regional High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi
E
Winthrop Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.5 mi

District: Hamilton-Wenham School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01982These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.50
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.92

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.38%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.7,595
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.540 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$127,368
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$165,926
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

148 Forest St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 83% of homes in South Hamilton 01982
  • Costs more per square foot than 94% of homes in Essex County
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in South Hamilton 01982
  • Has a bigger lot than 83% of homes in Essex County
  • Older than 70% of homes in South Hamilton 01982

What homes are worth in South Hamilton 01982

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$125K$2.6M

This home is worth more than 17% of homes in South Hamilton 01982.

How it measures up in South Hamilton 01982

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in South Hamilton 01982.

Estimated value$638,516
CheaperTypical $903,399Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$646
CheaperTypical $457Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Living area988 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,986 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size0.99 ac
SmallerTypical 0.5 acBigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Year built1946
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Newer than 30% of homes nearby

How 148 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth Hamilton 01982Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$638,51617% of homes42% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$64693% of homes94% of homes
Living areabigger than988 ft²8% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.99 ac72% of homes83% of homes
Year builtnewer than194630% of homes39% of homes

About 148 Forest St

How much is 148 Forest St, South Hamilton, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 148 Forest St, South Hamilton, MA is $638,516 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $607,656 to $669,376. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 148 Forest St, South Hamilton, MA last sell?

148 Forest St, South Hamilton, MA last sold on Dec 28, 2004 for $255,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 148 Forest St, South Hamilton, MA?

148 Forest St, South Hamilton, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 988 square feet of living space and a 0.99-acre lot.

When was 148 Forest St, South Hamilton, MA built?

148 Forest St, South Hamilton, MA was built in 1946, making it 80 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 148 Forest St, South Hamilton, MA?

148 Forest St, South Hamilton, MA is assigned to Miles River Middle School (middle), rated A-; Hamilton Wenham Regional High School (high), rated A; Winthrop Elementary School (elementary), rated A. All sit in Hamilton-Wenham School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 148 Forest St, South Hamilton, MA compare to other homes in South Hamilton 01982?

Among the 2,600 homes in South Hamilton 01982, it is worth more than 17% of them ($638,516 against a typical $903,399), its price per square foot is higher than 93% of them ($646 against a typical $457), it is bigger than 8% of them (988 ft² against a typical 1,986 ft²), its lot is bigger than 72% of them (0.99 ac against a typical 0.5 ac) and it is newer than 30% of them (1946 against a typical 1956). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 42% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 148 Forest St, South Hamilton, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 148 Forest St, South Hamilton, MA was $8,820. The county assessed it at $563,600.

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