215 Prospect St, Hingham MA 02043

Hingham, MA 02043 • South Hingham

$1,399,000

$1,299,000

Est. $7,868/month

5

Beds

4

Baths

3,101

Sq Ft

$419

Price/Sq Ft

1.40

Acres

1810

Year Built

2

Garage Spaces

Single Family Residence

Type

53

Days on Market

Pending Price Drop -$100,000 Listed May 13, 2026 • MLS# 73517956 Copied! • Updated Jul 7, 2026

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!

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Property History

Market Insights

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Price Changes

7.1%

Price Range

Property Timeline

📋

Status: Active under contract

Jun 24, 2026

Active → Active Under Contract

⏳

Pending Sale

Jun 23, 2026

Offer accepted, sale pending

👁️

Showing Instructions Updated

Jun 17, 2026

New showing requirements

↓

Price Reduced

Jun 9, 2026

$1,299,000 $100,000 (-7.15%)

From $1,399,000 to $1,299,000 (-7.2%)

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Listed for Sale

May 13, 2026

$1,399,000

Original listing

Agent: Christine Powers Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Cohasset

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
06/24/2026	📋 Status: Active under contract	-	-	-	Active → Active Under Contract
06/23/2026	⏳ Pending Sale	-	-	-	Offer accepted, sale pending
06/17/2026	👁️ Showing Instructions Updated	-	-	-	New showing requirements
06/09/2026	↓ Price Reduced	$1,299,000	$100,000	-	From $1,399,000 to $1,299,000 (-7.2%)
05/13/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$1,399,000	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2025	$13,191	$1,234,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$13,191

Tax Year 2025

Assessed Value

$1,234,000

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Single Family Residence

Year Built 1810

Living Area 3,101 sq ft

Lot Size 1.40 acres

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 4

Total Rooms 10

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Oil, Fireplace(s)

Cooling Central Air, Ductless

Flooring Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Pine, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile

Appliances Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Fireplace Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove

Fireplaces 5

Basement Partial, Interior Entry

Laundry First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Features Beamed Ceilings, Closet/cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Den, Bathroom, Central Vacuum

Exterior

Construction None

Architecture Colonial, Antique

Roof Wood

Features Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Storage, Professional Landscaping

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch Porch - Enclosed, Patio

Parking

Garage Spaces 2

Has Garage Yes

Features Attached, Paved Drive

Total Spaces 7

Utilities

Electric 200+ Amp Service

Water Public

Sewer Private Sewer

Gas None

Other For Electric Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $13,191

Assessed Value $1,234,000

HOA & Community

Fee Includes None

Amenities None

Optional Fee Includes None

MA Disclosures

Seller Disclosures 2 Back Bedrooms Do Not Have Ac.

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing None

Structure Type []

House Color white

Sq Ft Source Public Record

Sq Ft Disclosures Measurements approximate buyer to confirm

Documents None

County Plymouth

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 55 days

Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1810

Bedrooms

5

Full Bathrooms

4

Living Area

3,101 sq ft

Total Rooms

10

Room Details

First Floor

Bathroom1

Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Dining Room

14.8 x 16.4

Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Pendant

Kitchen

Flooring - Wood, Dining Area, Balcony / Deck, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, French Doors, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Lighting - Pendant

Living Room

16.11 x 16.4

Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood

Family Room

18.8 x 19.3

Vaulted Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup

Second Floor

Bedroom4

8.9 x 10.7

Closet, Flooring - Wood

Bedroom3

10.1 x 10.1

Closet, Flooring - Wood

Bathroom2

Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bedroom2

13.1 x 16.4

Closet, Flooring - Wood

Bathroom3

Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall

Master Bedroom

14.1 x 16.4

Closet, Flooring - Wood

Third Floor

Bedroom5

18.11 x 12.3

Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood

Other Floor

Office

Master Bathroom

Yes

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Pine, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Den, Bathroom, Central Vacuum

Windows:

Basement: Partial, Interior Entry

Laundry: First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial, Antique

Year Built: 1810

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials:

Roof: Wood

Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Fireplace(s)

Heating Zones: 3

Cooling: Central Air, Ductless

Cooling Zones: 2

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Private Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Storage, Professional Landscaping

Patio & Porch: Porch - Enclosed, Patio

Fencing:

Other Structures:

Lot Features: Level

Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2

Garage Type: Attached

Total Parking Spaces: 7

Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive

Special Features

Fireplaces: 5

Fireplace Type: Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station

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215 Prospect St, Hingham MA 02043

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