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215 Prospect St Hingham, MA 02043
5 Beds
4 Baths
3,101 SqFt
Key Details
Sold Price $1,200,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,101 sqft
Price per Sqft $386
Subdivision South Hingham
MLS Listing ID 73517956
Sold Date 07/31/26
Style Colonial,Antique
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 4
HOA Y/N false
Year Built 1810
Annual Tax Amount $13,191
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 1.400 Acres
Acres 1.4
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
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!
Location
State MA
County Plymouth
Area South Hingham
Zoning res
Direction Rt 228 to Prospect St or Charles to Prospect
Rooms
Family Room Vaulted Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup
Basement Partial, Interior Entry
Primary Bedroom Level Second
Dining Room Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Pendant
Kitchen Flooring - Wood, Dining Area, Balcony / Deck, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, French Doors, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Lighting - Pendant
Interior
Interior Features Beamed Ceilings, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Den, Bathroom, Central Vacuum
Heating Baseboard, Oil, Fireplace(s)
Cooling Central Air, Ductless
Flooring Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Pine, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Fireplaces Number 5
Fireplaces Type Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove
Appliance Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Laundry First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Exterior
Exterior Feature Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Storage, Professional Landscaping
Garage Spaces 2.0
Community Features Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Utilities Available for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Waterfront Description Stream
Roof Type Wood
Total Parking Spaces 9
Garage Yes
Building
Lot Description Level
Foundation Stone
Sewer Private Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Colonial, Antique
Schools
Elementary Schools South
Middle Schools Hingham Middle
High Schools Hingham High
Others
Senior Community false
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