215 Prospect St, Hingham MA 02043

Hingham, MA 02043 • South Hingham

$1,399,000

Est. $8,373/month

Beds

Baths

3,101

Sq Ft

$451

Price/Sq Ft

1.40

Acres

1810

Year Built

Single Family Residence

Type

14 hours 18 minutes

Time on Market

Active Open House Listed May 13, 2026 • MLS# 73517956 Copied!

About this home

Set in a sought-after South Hingham neighborhood, the historic Benjamin Hersey House circa 1810 is a timeless antique rich in character & history. This charming 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 Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1810

Bedrooms

Full Bathrooms

Living Area

3,101 sq ft

Total Rooms

Open House Schedule

May

Saturday, May 16

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM EDT

May

Sunday, May 17

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM EDT

May

Friday, May 15

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM EDT

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

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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South Hingham

215 Prospect St, Hingham MA 02043

Hingham, MA 02043

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Listed for Sale

May 13, 2026

$1,399,000

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Agent: Christine Powers Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Cohasset

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
05/13/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$1,399,000	-	-	Original listing

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Date	Event	Price	Change
May 13, 2026	New Listing Added	$1,399,000	—

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Time on Market

14 hours 18 minutes

Price per Sq Ft

$451

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

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Tax Year 2025

Assessed Value

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Listing Information

Listing Agent Christine Powers

Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Cohasset

Agent MLS ID A8001770

Office MLS ID AN6204

Listing Data Updated May 13, 2026 1:29 PM EDT

Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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