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217 North St Hingham — Photo 1 of 42

217 North St Hingham — Photo 1 of 42

$1,499,000

217 North St, Hingham, MA 02043

Hingham, MA 02043 — Downtown

Beds

4

Baths

2.5

SqFt

2,665

Style

Single Family

Built

1687

CHARMING c.1687 antique Cape, beautifully updated for today’s lifestyle, just moments to downtown Hingham and the train! Gorgeous period details—including wide-plank pine floors, exposed beams, the original center chimney and multiple fireplaces—create warmth and character throughout. The amount of living space is truly surprising! The first floor offers a spacious dining room perfect for entertaining, a pretty living room and a FABULOUS 30' x 14' family room at the heart of the home, anchored by a SPECTACULAR 7-foot-wide fireplace. The kitchen features custom inset cabinetry, a sit-at island, Viking range and walk-in pantry. A generous mudroom with half bath provides the perfect drop zone upon entry. Upstairs are four bedrooms, including a lovely primary suite with private bath. Outside, enjoy a charming patio and backyard, plus a brick and cobblestone driveway for parking. A truly extraordinary opportunity to become the next steward of this exquisite home—nearly three and a half centuries of history…if only the walls could talk!

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Market Value Analysis

This Property
Size (SqFt) →Price →
This Property$562/sqft
Local Avg (Hingham)$620/sqft
9% BelowMarket Average

* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Hingham, MA.

Property Details

Financials

Original Price$1,499,000
Annual Taxes$10,022

Parking

Garage0
Off-Street4

Interior Specifications

Total Rooms9
Fireplaces4
FlooringWood, Tile, Marble, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
BasementFull, Unfinished

Climate & Utilities

HeatingBaseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
WaterPublic
SewerPublic Sewer

Building & Exterior

Construction--
Roof--
FoundationStone
Zoningres

Property & Lot

Acres0.1
SqFt Lot4,400
Lot FeaturesLevel

Amenities & Appliances

Range • Dishwasher • Refrigerator

Neighborhood

Public Transportation • Shopping • Golf

Geography

Floorplan Breakdown

Structural Layout

Second
Primary BedroomBedroom 2Bedroom 3Bedroom 4Bathroom 2Bathroom 3
First
Living RoomDining RoomKitchenFamily RoomBathroom 1
Living Room
Lvl First

16 x 26

Flooring - Wood

Dining Room
Lvl First

13 x 9

Flooring - Wood

Kitchen
Lvl First

13 x 13

Flooring - Wood, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island

Family Room
Lvl First

14 x 15

Flooring - Wood

Primary Bedroom
Lvl Second

21 x 16

Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Wood

Bedroom 2
Lvl Second

14 x 13

Bedroom 3
Lvl Second

12 x 10

Flooring - Wood

Bedroom 4
Lvl Second

11 x 10

Flooring - Wood

Bathroom 1
Lvl First

Bathroom - Half

Bathroom 2
Lvl Second

12 x 12

Bathroom - Full

Bathroom 3
Lvl Second

10 x 5

Bathroom - Full

Population

24,283

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)

Median Household Income

$178K

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)

Renter-Occupied Homes

19.3%

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)

New Construction Permits — Plymouth County

1,093 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (+18% vs the prior 12 months) — 176 in 5+ unit buildings

U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jul '26)

ADU Potential

Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 900 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 2,665 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 4,400 sq ft.

Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.

Listing Provided By

Listing Agent: Tara Coveney

Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Hingham

MLS® Number: 73580717

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