
217 North St Hingham — Photo 1 of 42
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
SqFt
2,665
Style
Single Family
Built
1687
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!
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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
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
1,093 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (+18% vs the prior 12 months) — 176 in 5+ unit buildings
U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jul '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
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