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279 North St, Hingham, MA 02043

  • $2,043,000

    Last sold 08/20/2014 for $915K

  • 3

    bed

  • 2.5

    bath

  • 2,936

    Sqft ($312/Sqft)

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About 279 North St

Property type House
Year built 1726
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.79 Acre
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
Beautifully renovated historic home PLUS COTTAGE with a rare 3/4 acre lot in Downtown Hingham! Main house has 2500+ SF with 3 BR's, 2.5 baths, open kitchen/dining room, living and family rooms w/FP's, screened in porch, patio and walk up attic (which could be finished). The Kitchen is tastefully remodeled with marble countertops, stainless appliances, and gas stove. The baths are lovely. The cottage has over 400 SF, with 2 rms, a bath and fantastic rec. room...perfect for guests, home office or bonus recreation space. Spectacular, low maintenance perennial GARDENS bloom throughout the Spring/Summer season! Gardens inc. original historic stone walls and rare trees. Detached garage and driveway space for 4 cars plus on-street parking for guests. Full basement w/concrete walls and ample storage. NEW Gas Boiler and Fenced yard. Located in much desired Plymouth River School district. Walk to the Commuter rail or minutes to the ferry. An easy stroll to downtown restaurants and shops.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Tara Coveney
Listing Office - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Hingham
Source: MLS Property Information Network, Inc. mls logo
MLS#71677973 • last updated 11 years ago
Movoto checked MLS Property Information Network, Inc. for data 25 minutes ago
Overview
Levels/Style Colonial, Antique
Type Single Family
SubType Detached
MLS # 71677973
SqFt 2936
Status Sold
Lot Size (Acre) 0.79
Property Tax 9829
Year Built 1726
Short Sale (Y/N) No
Foreclosure (Y/N) No
Interior
# Full Baths 2
Bathroom 2 Bathroom - Full
Bathroom 3 Bathroom - Full
Primary Bathroom Yes
Bathroom 1 Bathroom - Half
# Half Baths 1
Primary Bedroom Bathroom - Full, Closet - Walk-in
Bedroom 3 Closet, Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 2 Closet, Flooring - Wood
Total # of Bedrooms 3
Total # of Rooms 7
Family Room Fireplace, Closet, Flooring - Wood
Kitchen Flooring - Hardwood, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
Dining Room Flooring - Hardwood
Basement Full
Add'l Room 1 Other
# Fireplaces 3
Interior Features Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Walk-up Attic
Exterior
Foundation Poured Concrete
Roof Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles, Slate
Construction Frame, Brick
Garage/ Parking Detached
Parking Desc Paved Driveway
# Parking Spaces 2
# Garage Spaces 2
Exterior Features Porch - Enclosed, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard
Lot Desc Fenced/Enclosed
Amenities / Utilities
Water Source City/Town Water
Location
Waterfront Harbor, Public
Distance to Beach (mi.) 1/2 To 1 Mile
Neighborhood Downtown Hingham
County Plymouth
APN M:060.0-0000-0047.0
$2.04M
Range: $1.75M-$2.32M
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $4,708/month
Gross rent multiplier: 16.8
  • Aug 2014
    mls logo MLS # 71677973
  • Aug 20, 2014 Sold
    $915,000 (-3.6%)
  • Jun 18, 2014 Under Agreement
  • Jun 3, 2014 Contingent
  • May 28, 2014 Price Changed
    $949,000 (-2.1%)
  • May 8, 2014 Listed
    $969,000 (-1.6%)
  • Apr 2014
    mls logo MLS # 71670814
  • Apr 28, 2014 Listed
    $985,000 (+10.1%)
  • May 2010
    mls logo MLS # 71074151
  • May 1, 2010 Listed
    $895,000 (+48.5%)
  • Oct 2007
    mls logo MLS # 70385652
  • Oct 1, 2007 Sold
    $602,500 (-9.9%)
  • May 11, 2006 Listed
    $669,000
  • 279 North St
    $915K
  • 02043
    $2.19M +29% y/y
  • Hingham
    $2.06M -8% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
280 North St, Hingham, MA 02043 $2,334,000 5/4 4,052 0.02
272 North St, Hingham, MA 02043 $970,000 1/1 1,236 0.02
270 North St, Hingham, MA 02043 $1,011,000 3/3 1,683 0.03
5 Burtons Ln, Hingham, MA 02043 $1,306,000 6/2 2,420 0.04
287 North St, Hingham, MA 02043 $1,316,000 3/1 2,600 0.04
227 South St, Hingham, MA 02043 $1,572,000 5/3 3,270 0.05
290 North St, Hingham, MA 02043 $1,421,000 4/3 2,341 0.05
267 North St, Hingham, MA 02043 $1,055,000 3/1 1,511 0.05

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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Plymouth River Elementary School
public Grades K-5
Hingham School District
8/10
Hingham Middle School
public Grades 6-8
Hingham School District
10/10
Hingham High School
public Grades 9-12
Hingham School District
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