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Listing broker remarks

One of Hingham's most admired homes! Landmark colonial with a sweeping front lawn, set elegantly atop a knoll on a 2.2 ACRE lot on a quiet cul de sac, just a stone's throw to downtown Hingham. The current owner has beautifully updated this architecturally significant home to meet the needs of today, while maintaining its original elegance. Gracious 11' ceilings, floor to ceiling windows, front and back staircases and period details throughout. Fabulous recently renovated "wing" off the back of the house with a gorgeous custom kitchen flooded w/natural light OPEN to a large dining area and spacious family room. There are 5 Bedrooms and 3 baths on the second floor including a luxurious primary suite. Opportunity to craft the 3rd floor as you wish. The grounds are EXCEPTIONAL. Expansive lawn, gunite pool with pool/guest house and over an acre of manicured lawn. RARE opportunity for the discerning buyer to acquire this ICONIC home/estate.— Coldwell Banker Realty - Hingham

Key details

  • 7,798 sq ft
  • 2.20 acres
  • 6 beds
  • 5 baths
  • 1846 built
  • $705 / sq ft
  • HOA a
MLS #
7⁠3⁠4⁠9⁠2⁠7⁠9⁠5⁠
Last updated
Address
187 Main St
Town
Hingham, MA
ZIP
02043
Deed (Bk/Pg)
628 / 40

Historic designations

National Register
Lincoln Historic District
Local Historic District
Bachelor Row - Pear Tree - Lower Main St District
MACRIS Inventory
Lewis, Joanna K. House

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Neighborhood: Hingham

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.