For Sale

78 Washington St, Hanover, MA

Hanover · MA 02339

$1,995,000
Price: 4
Beds: 2.5
Baths: 5114
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family

Year built: Built in 1940

Lot size: 1.94 Acres Lot

Price per square foot: $390 / Sq.Ft

Parking: 7 Garage Spaces · 10 Off Street Spaces

Heating & cooling: Heat, Electric, Window AC

About this home

A rare Hanover estate offering an extraordinary combination of space, land, garages, recreation and versatility. Set on nearly two beautifully landscaped acres framed by classic New England stone walls, 78 Washington Street offers over 5,000 sq. ft. of living space, four heated garage bays with adjoining workshop, an impressive 32' x 51' three-story barn, and an NBA regulation-size basketball court also accommodating tennis and pickleball. For the car enthusiast, collector, hobbyist or anyone simply looking for space that is increasingly difficult to find on the South Shore, this is a property unlike almost anything else on the market. The distinctive shingle-style Victorian combines timeless New England character with the benefits of an extensive 1994–1995 reconstruction, when the home was taken down to the studs and reimagined for modern living. Electrical, plumbing, insulation, windows and mechanical systems were replaced, while the renovation added the spectacular family room, heated four-car garages, wraparound farmer's porch, expansive side and rear entertainment decks, and rebuilt stone walls along Washington Street. At the heart of the home, the sun-filled family room flows naturally to the kitchen and outdoor living spaces, creating an exceptional setting for everyday living and entertaining. A finished attic provides additional flexible space ideal for guests, a home office, fitness room, playroom or media room. Outside, the expansive landscaped grounds are supported by a private artesian well and irrigation system, allowing the lawns and landscaping to be maintained without relying on municipal water for irrigation. The three-story barn, originally constructed as a horse barn and retaining four stalls, provides remarkable space for collections, hobbies, workshop activities and storage. Its expansive hayloft, complete with basketball hoops, has been the backdrop for decades of family memories. Additional features include efficient natural-gas heat with cast-iron baseboard radiators, a whole-house automatic standby generator, a natural-gas-fed Weber grill and a brand-new architectural roof installed in June 2026. Lovingly maintained and thoughtfully improved by the same family for more than three decades, 78 Washington Street represents a rare opportunity to own a substantial and exceptionally versatile Hanover estate convenient to Route 3, shopping, dining and area amenities.

Neighborhood & Transit

South Hanover

78 Washington St, Hanover · MA 02339

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Nearby transit

Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.

No subway or commuter rail stations within 0.5 mile.

Price Insight

Days on Market:: 75 days
Listing Price:: $1,995,000
Price per Sq.Ft:: $390
Tax Assessment:: $1,417,300 in 2025
Taxes:: $1,441 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms: 4
Full Bathrooms: 2
Half Bathrooms: 1
Living Area: 5,114 Sq.Ft
Broker Disclosure about Living Area: See attached floorplans for detailed measurements of living area as it varies from public records.
Kitchen: Main Floor, Gas Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Eat-in Kitchen, Skylight, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Picture, Main Level, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead, Dishwasher, Range, Garbage Disposal, Garbage Compactor, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Freezer - Upright
Primary Bedroom: Floor 2, Double Vanity, Dressing Room, Double Closet, Full Bathroom, Skylight, Hot Tub / Spa, Custom Built Closet/Cabinets, Walk-in Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead, En-suite bathroom
Laundry: Unknown
Living levels: Unknown
Rooms: 16
Above grade area: 5114
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood
Lead paint: None

Utilities

Heating Type: Electric Baseboard, Unit Control
Heating Zone: 8
Cooling: Window AC
Cooling Zones: Unknown
Water: City/Town Water, Private Water
Sewer: Private Sewerage
Electric Features: 220 Volts

Exterior Features

Lot Size: 84,506 Sq.Ft
Lot Description: Paved Drive, Gentle Slope
Exterior Features: Horses Permitted, Kennel, Stone Wall, Deck - Wood, Porch, Deck, Tennis Court, Gutters, Storage Shed, Barn/Stable, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Screens

Parking

Garage Parking: 7 Parking Spaces, Attached, Under, Barn, Side Entry, Insulated, Heated, Storage, Work Area, Garage Door Opener, Oversized Parking
Off Street Parking: 10 Parking Spaces, Off-Street, Paved Driveway

Construction Details

Construction Type: Frame
Siding: Shingles
Roof: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles

Green Features

Electric Vehicle Charger: Unknown
Solar Panels: Unknown
Green Certified: Unknown
Insulation Features: Unknown
Energy Features: Unknown

Room details

Living room level: First Floor
Living room dimensions: 24X13
Living room features: Fireplace, Ceiling - Beamed, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, French Doors, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Slider, Sunken, Lighting - Overhead
Dining room level: First Floor
Dining room dimensions: 16X12
Dining room features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Main Level, Remodeled, Wainscoting, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding, Decorative Molding
Family room level: First Floor
Family room dimensions: 27X23
Family room features: Fireplace, Ceiling - Cathedral, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Picture, Main Level, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead, Breezeway
Kitchen dimensions: 26X13
Primary bedroom dimensions: 24X14
Bedroom 2 level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2 dimensions: 17X12
Bedroom 2 features: Ceiling - Vaulted, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
Bedroom 3 level: Second Floor
Bedroom 3 dimensions: 14X10
Bedroom 3 features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead
Bedroom 4 level: Second Floor
Bedroom 4 dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom 4 features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead
Bathroom 1 level: Second Floor
Bathroom 1 dimensions: 16X9
Bathroom 1 features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Skylight, Ceiling - Cathedral, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Hot Tub / Spa, Recessed Lighting
Bathroom 2 level: Second Floor
Bathroom 2 dimensions: 8X8
Bathroom 2 features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Enclosed Shower - Fiberglass
Bathroom 3 level: First Floor
Bathroom 3 dimensions: 6X5
Bathroom 3 features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Listing information

Listing agent: David Delaney
Listing office: David R. Delaney, Esq.
MLS PIN #: 73566550
Disclosure: Seller is the listing broker, is licensed as a Massachusetts real estate broker, and has occupied the property as a residence since 1995.
Disclosure: See attached floorplans for detailed measurements of living area as it varies from public records.

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