Hamilton, MA Community Guide

About Hamilton

Hamilton is a town in Essex County, Massachusetts. Hamilton is closely linked to Wenham, with which it shares a school system, library, recreation department, commuter rail station, and newspaper. Hamilton is bordered to the north by Ipswich, on the east by Essex, on the southeast by Manchester-by-the-Sea, on the south by Wenham, and on the west by Topsfield. Hamilton includes South Hamilton, which has the zip code 01982 provided by the US Postal Service. Except for the zip code difference, "Hamilton" and "South Hamilton" are indistinguishable.

Things To Do in Hamilton

Appleton Farms

In the country's oldest continuously operational farm, walk across crop fields and cattle pastures. Appleton Farms has a varied array of plant and animal species.

Patton Park

It's a nice spot to take your kids to play in the playground, get some fresh air, walk your dog, or simply relax and enjoy the view.

The Community House

A historic social and civic community facility serving the communities of Hamilton and Wenham.

Hamilton Public Schools

Hamilton is well-known for the regional school system it shares with nearby Wenham, and Hamilton is home to the majority of the schools in the Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District. The community has two primary schools: Winthrop and Cutler. Miles River Middle School is the only middle school in town. High school students attend Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School. To visit the school webpage, click HERE.

Parks and Recreation

The Hamilton Wenham Recreation Department provides a variety a wide variety of programs designed to improve the quality of life for residents by meeting physical and recreational needs.

Transportation

Hamilton’s major thoroughfare is Route 1A, which connects with Route 128 at Exit 20A in North Beverly and winds northward through Wenham. A second state-numbered highway, Route 22, runs generally in a north-south direction through the eastern end of Hamilton.

Hamilton and Wenham residents have direct access to the Newburyport and Rockport commuter lines to North Station in Boston.

Popular Local Restaurants

You'll find a wide array of restaurants in Hamilton. Here are some of our top picks.

POST

In a fashionable, elegant environment with a bar, you'll find updated American cuisine, pizzas, desserts, and beers.

Weathervane Tavern

The meals are prepared on-site daily using the finest ingredients available, with all sauces, dressings, and soups made from scratch.

Honeycomb

Honeycomb is a local bakery and café that focuses on bringing beautiful foods and products to Hamilton MA.

15 Walnut Road

The menu features an abundance of wood-fired foods, excellent burgers, sushi, and salads, making it an ideal choice for every occasion, from a family meal to a romantic night.

See the latest housing market report to get the most up-to-date statistics. You'll find here the current and historical market data for single-family and condo/townhouse home sales.

Contact us now for the most detailed market data and to hear our perspective on what the latest buying and selling trends mean for you. We are always happy to help and can send you a free home valuation.

Sell Your Home in Hamilton, MA

Hamilton is a desirable community, so selling your Hamilton home to move into a bigger house or relocate isn't as difficult as you think. Using John Woodman's service can help lessen the stress and worry of selling a home. John may also assist you in getting the most out of your house sale while making the process easier for you.

Buying a Home in Hamilton, MA

If you're thinking about moving to Hamilton, you have several residential options to choose from. Whether you're looking for single-family homes or condos/townhomes, John Woodman can help. John has years of expertise in this town and can inform you about everything the town has to offer as well as find you your dream home.

For additional information, including sales history and prices, and more for Hamilton, MA properties for sale, or to schedule a home tour of any property listed below, contact us today!