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Listing broker remarks

Just in time for the start of the school year! Originally the carriage house of the historic Bancroft Estate, this unique property offers privacy and character in an unbeatable location across from Cohasset’s sought-after schools, blocks from Cohasset Village, and minutes from Sandy Beach. The home features a spacious family and dining room with vaulted ceilings, an eat-in kitchen with fireplace, and a first-floor primary suite with en suite bath and double closets. Enjoy a screened porch, expansive deck, and generous yard. The oversized five-bay garage is ideal for car collectors, workshop space, a golf simulator, or storage. Permits are in place for an ADU/studio with full bath and kitchenette (currently in progress and ready for the buyer to finish) plus a one-bedroom apartment with office above the garage, offering exceptional flexibility and income potential. Title V complete.— Dream Realty

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Key details

  • 2,300 sq ft
  • 1.45 acres
  • 4 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 1928 built
  • $630 / sq ft
  • $9,623 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠2⁠7⁠8⁠0⁠4⁠
Last updated
Address
215 Sohier St
Town
Cohasset, MA
ZIP
02025
Deed (Bk/Pg)
38478 / 501

Historic designations

MACRIS Inventory
Ripley, George Barn

What this means for buyers →

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Neighborhood: Cohasset

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.