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Listing broker remarks

Hingham's iconic Gingerbread Home in the coveted Derby Academy neighborhood! This storybook 3-bedroom, 2-bath home captivates with a stunning front yard and charming front porch, perfect for morning coffee or evening unwinding. Inside, gleaming hardwood floors and sun-drenched living spaces create a warm, inviting atmosphere throughout the first floor, complemented by a lovely sunroom overlooking the backyard. An attached one-car garage adds convenience, and gas is already in the home, offering future possibilities. Enjoy a convenient lifestyle with an easy stroll to downtown Hingham's shops, restaurants, and beautiful Hingham Harbor, plus close access to the commuter ferry and train to Boston. Connected to town sewer and brimming with potential, this is an exceptional opportunity to own one of Hingham's most beloved homes in one of Hingham's most sought-after neighborhoods. Welcome Home!— Coldwell Banker Realty - Hingham

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Key details

  • 2,018 sq ft
  • 19,166 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1845 built
  • $790 / sq ft
  • $19,566 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠5⁠6⁠4⁠5⁠2⁠
Last updated
Address
59 Cottage St
Town
Hingham, MA
ZIP
02043
Deed (Bk/Pg)
58057 / 45

Historic designations

National Register
Lincoln Historic District
Local Historic District
Lincoln Historic District Extension (Phase III)
MACRIS Inventory
Mayhew, John M. House

What this means for buyers →

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Neighborhood: Derby Neighborhood

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.