159 Railroad Ave, South Hamilton, MA, 01982
About This Home
One look at this home and you will fall in love with the large front yard with mature trees, very well maintained home, wrap around porch with Trex decking, blue stone patio and two car detached garage, upgraded in 2024, as well as at least four parking spaces in the driveway. The modern kitchen was beautifully redone in 2018, as well as new windows in 2000, siding in 2020, and new roof in 2020. The large primary suite was added in 2001 with a cathedral ceiling and primary bath with separate tub and glass-enclosed shower, as well as a large closet and built in storage. The second bedroom and a smaller room, perfect for a nursery or home office, round out the second floor. This beautiful home is located near the center of Hamilton, a five minute walk to the train, shopping, restaurants, community pool, tennis courts, library, a fantastic park with play equipment for children, gazebo for summer concerts in the park, and a Community House with great programs for the town.
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Very Limited Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1910
Materials
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Conventional (2x4-2x6)
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Water Heater,Range,Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator,Freezer,Washer,Dryer,Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Laundry features: In Basement,Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Bulkhead,Concrete
Bathroom1
- Level: First
Bathroom2
- Level: Second
Bedroom2
- Level: Second
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Dining Room
- Level: First
Features
- Home Office
- Flooring: Wood
- Finished area above ground: 1,400
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Steam,Oil
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,400
- Total interior livable area: 1,400 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living Room
- Level: First
Master Bathroom
- Features: Yes
Master Bedroom
- Level: Second
Office
- Level: Second
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 1918853
- Zoning: R1A
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch,Patio
- Exterior features: Porch,Patio
Lot
- Lot size: 0.29 Acres
- Features: Level
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Detached,Garage Door Opener,Off Street,Stone/Gravel
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Drought
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $4,550 | $54,600 |
| Home Insurance * | $327 | $3,924 |
| Property Taxes | $1,319 | $15,828 |
| Electricity | $354 | $4,259 |
| Total | $6,550 | $78,600 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-21 | Listed for sale | $899,900 |
| 1998-03-27 | Sold | $175,000 |
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