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215 Prospect St, Hingham, MA
Hingham · MA 02043
- $1,200,000
- Price
- 5
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 3101
- Sq. ft.
Overview
Property type:
Single Family
Year built:
Built in 1810
Lot size:
1.4 Acres Lot
Price per square foot:
$419 / Sq.Ft
Parking:
2 Garage Spaces
Heating & cooling:
Heat, Electric, AC
About this home
NEW PRICE Set in a sought-after South Hingham neighborhood, the historic Benjamin Hersey House circa 1810 is a timeless antique rich in character & history. This 5-bedroom, 4-bath home offers over 3,100 sf of living space across three levels, blending period details with comfortable everyday living. Classic antique features include 5 fireplaces, wide plank pine floors, original millwork, rustic beams & built-ins throughout. Spacious kitchen features a dining area with a built-in window seat, walk in pantry & French doors overlooking the pastoral backyard. Additional highlights include formal living & dining room with charming butlers pantry, cozy den with rustic beams & a sun-filled family room addition with a first-floor full bath & laundry. The 2nd floor offers 4 bedrooms & 2 full baths while the 3rd floor provides a private guest or au pair suite. Convenient to Route 3, Derby Street Shops & the commuter rail. A rare opportunity to own a piece of Hingham history & make it your own!
Neighborhood & Transit
South Hingham
215 Prospect St, Hingham · MA 02043
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:
- 174 days
- Listing Price:
- $1,299,000
- Price per Sq.Ft:
- $419
- Tax Assessment:
- $1,234,000 in 2025
- Taxes:
- $1,099 / Monthly
Home Facts
Interior Features
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Bathrooms
- 4
- Half Bathrooms
- 0
- Living Area
- 3,101 Sq.Ft
- Broker Disclosure about Living Area
- Measurements approximate buyer to confirm
- Kitchen
- Main Floor, Breakfast Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Stone Countertops, Pantry, Flooring - Wood, Balcony / Deck, French Doors, Lighting - Pendant, Dishwasher, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Primary Bedroom
- Floor 2, Fireplace, Closet, Flooring - Wood, En-suite bathroom
- Laundry
- Unknown
- Living levels
- Unknown
- Rooms
- 10
- Above grade area
- 3101
- Flooring
- Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Pine
- Lead paint
- Unknown
Utilities
- Heating Type
- Electric Baseboard, Individual
- Heating Zone
- 3
- Cooling
- Ductless Mini-Split System, Central Air
- Cooling Zones
- 2
- Water
- City/Town Water
- Sewer
- Private Sewerage
- Electric Features
- 200 Amps
Exterior Features
- Lot Size
- 60,909 Sq.Ft
- Lot Description
- Paved Drive, Stream, Level
- Exterior Features
- Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping
Parking
- Garage Parking
- 2 Parking Spaces, Attached
- Off Street Parking
- None
Construction Details
- Construction Type
- Unknown
- Siding
- Wood
- Roof
- Wood 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
- 16.11X16.4
- Living room features
- Fireplace, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood
- Dining room level
- First Floor
- Dining room dimensions
- 14.8X16.4
- Dining room features
- Fireplace, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Pendant
- Family room level
- First Floor
- Family room dimensions
- 18.8X19.3
- Family room features
- Ceiling - Vaulted, Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup
- Primary bedroom dimensions
- 14.1X16.4
- Bedroom 2 level
- Second Floor
- Bedroom 2 dimensions
- 13.1X16.4
- Bedroom 2 features
- Fireplace, Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Bedroom 3 level
- Second Floor
- Bedroom 3 dimensions
- 10.10X10.1
- Bedroom 3 features
- Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Bedroom 4 level
- Second Floor
- Bedroom 4 dimensions
- 8.9X10.7
- Bedroom 4 features
- Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Bedroom 5 level
- Third Floor
- Bedroom 5 dimensions
- 18.11X12.3
- Bedroom 5 features
- Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood
- Bathroom 1 level
- First Floor
- Bathroom 1 features
- Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Bathroom 2 level
- Second Floor
- Bathroom 2 features
- Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Bathroom 3 level
- Second Floor
- Bathroom 3 features
- Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
Listing information
- Listing agent
- Christine Powers
- Listing office
- Coldwell Banker Realty - Cohasset
- MLS PIN #
- 73517956
- Disclosure
- 2 back bedrooms do not have AC.
- Disclosure
- Measurements approximate buyer to confirm