215 Prospect St
$1,399,000
5
Beds
4
Baths
3,101
Sqft
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$1,399,000
5
Beds
4
Baths
3,101
Living Area
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Property Description
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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Highlights
- Acres: 1
- Cooling: Central Air, Ductless
- Parking Spots: 7
- Property Type: Single Family Residence
- Total Rooms: 10
- Status: Active
- Area: South Hingham
- Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Fireplace(s)
- Property Class: Residential
- Style: Colonial, Antique
- Year Built: 1810
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Additional Details
- Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Storage, Professional Landscaping
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Pine, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Den, Bathroom, Central Vacuum
- Road Frontage Type: Public
- SqFt Source: Public Record
- Year Built Source: Public Records
- Basement: Partial, Interior Entry
- Fireplaces: 5
- Foundation: Stone
- Lot Features: Level
- Roof: Wood
- Year Built Details: Approximate, Certified Historic, Renovated Since
- Zoning: res
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Amenities
- Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
- Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive
- Covered Parking Spaces: 2
- Waterfront Features: Stream
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Utilities
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer: Private Sewer
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Fees / Taxes
- Assessed Value: $1,234,000
- Taxes: $13,191
- Tax Year: 2025
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