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Welcome home to the historic Captain Adams House, as shared in the recent book, Tales of Jones River Village: Kingston's 300 Years. This elegant 3,112 sq. ft. antique residence sits on 2.6 picturesque acres extending all the way to the Jones River. Rich in character and history, this distinctive property offers 4 spacious bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, a living room, parlor/den, kitchen, private office, 5 fireplaces, custom built-ins, and period details throughout. A pottery studio in the basement provides additional space for creative pursuits. Outside, the expansive grounds are designed for both relaxation and entertaining, featuring a 40' x 20' in-ground pool, detached 2-story 2-car garage/barn, screened-in gazebo, pool house, wood shed, and an outdoor patio surrounded by established gardens filled with perennials, dogwoods, and Rose of Sharon. A private wooded path winds through the rear of the property to approximately 200 feet of frontage along the Jones River, creating a peaceful waterfront retreat. The detached garage/barn and home office at the rear of the house offer exciting possibilities for future customization, including potential ADU or investment opportunities, subject to applicable approvals. Another special feature is the property's memorial flagpole, dedicated by members of the community to the previous owners, after the loss of their son in 911. The home's history is equally remarkable. Jazz trombonist, vocalist, and bandleader Pee Wee Hunt purchased the property in 1956 following a career that spanned from the late 1920s through the 1950s. Earlier, Rev. Courtland Y. DeNormandie of First Parish Church purchased the home in 1872 with his wife from Nathaniel Adams, son of original owner Captain Charles Adams, who arranged for the home's construction. Offering historic character, substantial acreage, waterfront, recreational amenities, and tremendous potential, the Captain Adams House presents a rare opportunity to reimagine an exceptional property in one of Massachusetts' great historic communities.
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Basic Information
- Bedrooms4
- Mls StatusActive
- Bathroom2
- Lot Features Wooded
- Parcel Number 1051624
Tax Information
- Tax Assessed Value $754,800
- Tax Year 2026
- Taxes$9,677
Parking
- Parking Spaces10
- Covered Spaces 2
- Garage YN Yes
- Open Parking YN Yes
- Parking Features Detached, Off Street, Paved
Rooms
- Bathroom 1 Main, First,9 x 8
- Bathroom 2 Second,12 x 7
- Bathrooms Total Decimal 2
- Bedroom 2 Second,14 x 13
- Bedroom 3 Second,12 x 11
- Bedroom 4 Second,9 x 8
- Dining Room Main, First,16 x 16
- Family Room Main, First,13 x 14
- Full Bath2
- Kitchen Main, First,16 x 15
- Living Room Main, First,23 x 14
- Main Level Bathrooms 1
- Master Bedroom Second,23
- Office Main,18 x 14
Basic Information
- List Price$1,049,999
- MLS Number73584417
- Modification Date10/24/2026
- Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence
Location
- Address278 Main Street
- Building Number278
- CountyPlymouth
- StateMA
- StreetMain Street
- TownKingston
- Zip02364
Building
- BasementFull
- Building Area Units Square Feet
- Construction Materials Frame
- FireplaceYes
- Fireplace Features Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
- Fireplaces Total 5
- FoundationGranite
- Garage Spaces2
- Patio And Porch Features Porch, Patio
- Property StyleColonial, Antique
- Rooms10
- Utilities For Gas Range, For Gas Oven
- Window Features Window(s) - Picture
- Year Built1806
- Year Built Details Approximate
- Year Built Source Owner
Property
- Acreage2.6
- Other Structures Gazebo
Interior
- Flooring Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Interior Features Ceiling - Half-Vaulted, Office
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Garden
- Gazebo
- Patio
- Pool - Inground
- Porch
- Storage
- RoofShingle
Utilities
- Cooling Window Unit(s)
- Cooling YN Yes
- Heat SystemYes
- Heating Steam, Natural Gas
- Sewer Private Sewer
- Water Source Public
Property Information
- Square Feet3,112
- Building Area Source Public Records
- Living Area 3,112
- Lot Size Square Feet 113,256
- Lot Size Units Acres
- View YN Yes
Amenities
- Amenities
- Bike Path
- Conservation Area
- Highway Access
- House of Worship
- Laundromat
- Park
- Pool
- Public School
- Public Transportation
- Shopping
- T-Station
- Walk/Jog Trails
- Appliances IncludedGas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Pool Features In Ground
- Pool Private YN Yes
Water Body
- WaterfrontYes
- Waterfront Features Waterfront, Stream, River, Bay, Beach Ownership(Public)
Legal
- ZoningRes/Bus
Other
- Date Listed09/30/2026
- Farm Land Area Units Square Feet
Map Location
Listed by John Westlund of Coldwell Banker Realty - Plymouth
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