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Listing broker remarks

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!— Coldwell Banker Realty - Hingham

Key details

  • 2,665 sq ft
  • 4,400 lot sq ft
  • 4 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 1687 built
  • $562 / sq ft
  • $10,022 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠8⁠0⁠7⁠1⁠7⁠
Last updated
Address
217 North St
Town
Hingham, MA
ZIP
02043
Deed (Bk/Pg)
51560 / 27

Historic designations

National Register
Lincoln Historic District
Local Historic District
Lincoln Historic District Extension (Phase I)
MACRIS Inventory
Hobart, Samuel House · includes HIN.1008

What this means for buyers →

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Neighborhood: Downtown

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.