217 North St Hingham — Photo 1 of 42
Recent Drop: $50,000
$1,449,000
20% down, 6.5% rate, 30-year fixed
Includes taxes and insurance. Estimate only.
Listing updated Nov 8, 2026
217 North St, Hingham, MA 02043
Hingham, MA 02043 — Downtown
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
SqFt
2,665
$/SqFt
$544
Style
Single Family
Built
1687
OH for 11/8 is CANCELED. 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!
Key facts
It was listed on September 22, 2026. The price has come down from an original $1,499,000 to $1,449,000, most recently on October 18, 2026. The annual property taxes are $10,022 (2025 tax year). It sits on a 0.1-acre (4,400 sq ft) lot. Its asking price works out to $544 per square foot, 12% below the median of $621 among 47 homes listed in Hingham, MA.
How it compares
Against 47 homes listed in Hingham, MA, by asking price.
- Price per sq ft
- $544 · 12% below the median ($621)
- Size
- 2,665 sq ft · 21% below the median (3,353 sq ft)
- Asking price
- $1,449,000 · 16% below the median ($1,719,000)
Compares asking prices of homes for sale now; it isn't an appraisal or an estimate of this home's value.
Market Value Analysis
* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Hingham, MA.
Property Details
Financials
Parking
Interior Specifications
Climate & Utilities
Building & Exterior
Property & Lot
Amenities & Appliances
Range • Dishwasher • Refrigerator
Neighborhood
Public Transportation • Shopping • Golf
Geography
Floorplan Breakdown
Structural Layout
Living Room
Lvl First16 x 26
Flooring - Wood
Dining Room
Lvl First13 x 9
Flooring - Wood
Kitchen
Lvl First13 x 13
Flooring - Wood, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island
Family Room
Lvl First14 x 15
Flooring - Wood
Primary Bedroom
Lvl Second21 x 16
Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 2
Lvl Second14 x 13
Bedroom 3
Lvl Second12 x 10
Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 4
Lvl Second11 x 10
Flooring - Wood
Bathroom 1
Lvl FirstBathroom - Half
Bathroom 2
Lvl Second12 x 12
Bathroom - Full
Bathroom 3
Lvl Second10 x 5
Bathroom - Full
Property History
- Price Drop
$1,449,000
Was $1,499,000
Oct 18, 2026
MLS® 73580717
- Listed
$1,499,000
Sep 22, 2026
MLS® 73580717
Questions about this home
When was 217 North St, Hingham listed?
217 North St, Hingham was listed on September 22, 2026.
Has the price of 217 North St, Hingham changed?
The price has come down from an original $1,499,000 to $1,449,000, most recently on October 18, 2026.
What are the property taxes for 217 North St, Hingham?
The annual property taxes for 217 North St, Hingham are $10,022 (2025 tax year).
How big is the lot at 217 North St, Hingham?
217 North St, Hingham sits on a 0.1-acre (4,400 sq ft) lot.
How does the price per square foot of 217 North St, Hingham compare with other homes in Hingham, MA?
217 North St, Hingham is listed at $544 per square foot, 12% below the median of $621 among 47 homes listed in Hingham, MA.
What is the status of 217 North St, Hingham?
217 North St, Hingham is actively listed for sale.
Population
24,283
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)
Median Household Income
$178K
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)
Renter-Occupied Homes
19.3%
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)
New Construction Permits — Plymouth County
1,101 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (+19% vs the prior 12 months) — 169 in 5+ unit buildings
U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Aug '26)
ADU Potential
Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 900 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 2,665 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 4,400 sq ft.
Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.
Listing Agent: Tara Coveney
Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Hingham
MLS® Number: 73580717
