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Listing broker remarks

Welcome to 137 Fort Hill Street! This beautiful 4 bed/2.5 bath Victorian is the perfect blend of original charm & modern-day updates, in a fantastic location close to Hingham Square, the commuter rail, South Shore Country Club, Bare Cove Park & more! Inside, find wide pine floors, high ceilings, bay windows, two staircases & wonderful front-to-back flow. The first floor features a bright living room, generous dining room, flexible bedroom or home office, and a sun-filled kitchen w/ stone countertops, stainless steel appliances & a center island. A practical mudroom & powder room w/ laundry round out the main level. Upstairs are 3 generously sized bedrooms, including a lovely primary suite w/ ensuite bath & custom built-ins, plus an additional full hallway bath. Outside, the oversized, freshly stained mahogany deck overlooks the private backyard, while a fenced-in area directly off the deck is perfect for pets. Central A/C, a freshly painted exterior, updated lighting & electrical finishes, extensive interior painting and beautiful landscaping… this special Hingham home is move-in ready & has it all!— Compass

Key details

  • 2,217 sq ft
  • 18,800 lot sq ft
  • 4 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 1879 built
  • $585 / sq ft
  • $10,724 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠8⁠0⁠9⁠1⁠5⁠
Last updated
Address
137 Fort Hill St
Town
Hingham, MA
ZIP
02043
Deed (Bk/Pg)
56844 / 328

Historic designations

MACRIS Inventory
Hayward House · includes HIN.C

What this means for buyers →

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Neighborhood: Hingham

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.