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Plymouth 02043
215 Prospect St
$1,200,000
● House - Off Market

215 Prospect St

Hingham, MA 02043
bedrooms
5 Beds
bathrooms
4 Baths
square feet
3,101 Ft²
$7,478
Est. Monthly

About This Property

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!
Unit Size
3,101 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
1.40 acres
Price per sqft
$419
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$1,099
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1810

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Last updated: 2 months ago (MLSPIN #73517956)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Jul 31, 2026 Sold
Sold
Jun 24, 2026 In contract -
In contract
Jun 10, 2026 Price Decreased $1,299,000
↓ $100K (7.2%)
Price Decreased
May 13, 2026 Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty - Cohasset $1,399,000
Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty - Cohasset
Jul 30, 1998 Sold
Sold

Property Highlights

Garage
Air Conditioning
Fireplace

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1810
  • Effective Year Built: 1810
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 9
  • Bedroom Count: 6
  • Bathroom Count: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Partial Bathrooms: 4
  • Building Condition: 6
  • Building Quality: 0
  • Construction Type: 15
  • Building Style: 27
  • Exterior Walls Type: 18
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 1
  • Roof Cover Type: 13
  • Floor Count: 200
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 2
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 1
  • Parking Space Count: 2
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 60,909
  • Total Building Area: 3,101
  • Gross Building Area: 5,705
  • Building Area: 3,101
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 0
  • Heating: 10
  • Heated Square Feet: 3,101
  • Heating Fuel Type: 6

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: LEWIS W PERKINS & SONS ENG RS
  • Land Acres: 0000001398
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 101

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Hingham School District
  • School Tax School District: HINGHAM SD
  • Census Tract: 501204

Geography

  • Account Number: 1311820000000080
  • Parcel: HING M:182 B:0 L:8
  • Lot: 8
  • Municipality: HINGHAM
  • Latitude: 42.1909
  • Longitude: -70.8648

    Address

  • Full Address: 215 Prospect St
  • Address - House Number: 215
  • Address - Street Name: Prospect
  • Address - Suffix Type: St
  • State: MA
  • City Name: Hingham
  • Carrier Code: C019
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 3468
  • Zip Code: 02043

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Amount: $1,195,300

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.2345
  • Valuation Date: Jan 17, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 67
  • Final Value: 1,525,947
  • High Value: 1,883,814
  • Low Value: 1,168,080

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $1,195,300
  • Assessed Land Value: $515,900
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $679,400

    Sales

  • Current Sale Recording Date: Aug 21, 2014
  • Current Sale Document Type: 27
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 59840
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Jul 30, 1998
  • Previous Sale Amount: $485,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: 27
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 215 Prospect Street built and last sold?
The property at 215 Prospect Street was built in 1810 and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $0.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 215 Prospect Street is $1,412,990.
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