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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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Basic Information

  • Bedrooms5
  • Mls StatusNew
  • Bathroom4
  • Lot Features Level
  • Parcel Number M:182 B:0 L:8,1036883
  • Road Frontage DescriptionPaved

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $1,234,000
  • Tax Year 2025
  • Taxes$13,191

School Information

  • High School Hingham High
  • Elementary SchoolSouth
  • High SchoolHingham
  • Junior HighHingham Middle

Parking

  • Parking Spaces7
  • Covered Spaces 2
  • Garage YN Yes
  • Open Parking YN Yes
  • Parking Features Attached, Paved Drive

Rooms

  • Bathroom 1 First
  • Bathroom 2 Second
  • Bathroom 3 Second
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 4
  • Bedroom 2 Second,13.1 x 16.4
  • Bedroom 3 Second,10.1 x 10.1
  • Bedroom 4 Second,8.9 x 10.7
  • Bedroom 5 Third,18.11 x 12.3
  • Dining Room First,14.8 x 16.4
  • Family Room First,18.8 x 19.3
  • Full Bath4
  • Kitchen First
  • Living Room First,16.11 x 16.4
  • Master Bedroom Second,14.1

Basic Information

  • List Price$1,399,000
  • MLS Number73517956
  • Modification Date05/13/2026
  • Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence

Location

  • NeighborhoodSouth Hingham
  • SubdivisionSouth Hingham
  • Address215 Prospect Street
  • Building Number215
  • CountyPlymouth
  • StateMA
  • StreetProspect Street
  • TownHingham
  • Zip02043

Building

  • Attached Garage YN Yes
  • BasementPartial, Interior Entry
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • FireplaceYes
  • Fireplace Features Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove
  • Fireplaces Total 5
  • FoundationStone
  • Garage Spaces2
  • Patio And Porch Features Porch - Enclosed, Patio
  • Property StyleColonial, Antique
  • Rooms10
  • Utilities For Electric Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Year Built1810
  • Year Built Details Approximate, Certified Historic, Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Property

  • Acreage1.4

Interior

  • Flooring
    • Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
    • Flooring - Wood
    • Hardwood
    • Pine
    • Tile
    • Wood
  • Interior Features
    • Bathroom
    • Bathroom - Full
    • Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
    • Beamed Ceilings
    • Central Vacuum
    • Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
    • Den

Exterior

  • Exterior Features Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Storage, Professional Landscaping
  • RoofWood

Utilities

  • Cooling Central Air, Ductless
  • Cooling YN Yes
  • Electric 200+ Amp Service
  • Heat SystemYes
  • Heating Baseboard, Oil, Fireplace(s)
  • Sewer Private Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Property Information

  • Square Feet3,101
  • Building Area Source Public Records
  • Living Area 3,101
  • Lot Size Square Feet 60,909
  • Lot Size Units Acres
  • Road Responsibility Public Maintained Road

Amenities

  • Amenities
    • Golf
    • Highway Access
    • House of Worship
    • Medical Facility
    • Park
    • Private School
    • Public School
    • Public Transportation
    • Shopping
    • T-Station
    • Walk/Jog Trails
  • Appliances IncludedOven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Water Body

  • Waterfront Features Stream

Other

  • Date Listed05/13/2026
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet

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Listed by Christine Powers of Coldwell Banker Realty - Cohasset

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