Pending

$1,595,000

59 Cottage St, Hingham, MA 02043

3beds

2,018sqft

$9,710/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1845

0.44 Acres Lot

$1,763,900 Zestimate^®

$790/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Charming front porchSun-drenched living spacesGleaming hardwood floorsStunning front yard

Hingham's iconic Gingerbread Home in the coveted Derby Academy neighborhood! This storybook 3-bedroom, 2-bath home captivates with a stunning front yard and charming front porch, perfect for morning coffee or evening unwinding. Inside, gleaming hardwood floors and sun-drenched living spaces create a warm, inviting atmosphere throughout the first floor, complemented by a lovely sunroom overlooking the backyard. An attached one-car garage adds convenience, and gas is already in the home, offering future possibilities. Enjoy a convenient lifestyle with an easy stroll to downtown Hingham's shops, restaurants, and beautiful Hingham Harbor, plus close access to the commuter ferry and train to Boston. Connected to town sewer and brimming with potential, this is an exceptional opportunity to own one of Hingham's most beloved homes in one of Hingham's most sought-after neighborhoods. Welcome Home!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Primary bedroom

Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood
Level: Second
Area: 200.96
Dimensions: 15.17 x 13.25

Bedroom 2

Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Level: Second
Area: 201.89
Dimensions: 15.33 x 13.17

Bedroom 3

Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Level: Second
Area: 126.56
Dimensions: 11.33 x 11.17

Bathroom 1

Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup
Level: First

Bathroom 2

Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
Level: Second

Dining room

Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Chair Rail, Crown Molding
Level: First
Area: 212.81
Dimensions: 15.67 x 13.58

Family room

Features: Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
Level: First
Area: 103.47
Dimensions: 12.42 x 8.33

Kitchen

Features: Skylight, Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Lighting - Pendant
Level: First
Area: 611.71
Dimensions: 26.5 x 23.08

Living room

Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture
Level: First
Area: 256.42
Dimensions: 17 x 15.08

Office

Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Level: Second
Area: 72.05
Dimensions: 10.42 x 6.92

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Microwave
Laundry: First Floor

Features

Closet, Home Office, Sun Room
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Concrete
Basement: Partial
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Living Room

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,018
Total interior livable area: 2,018 sqft
Finished area above ground: 2,018

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 7
Parking features: Attached
Attached garage spaces: 1
Uncovered spaces: 6

Features

Patio & porch: Porch, Screened
Exterior features: Porch, Porch - Screened
Waterfront features: Harbor, 1/10 to 3/10 To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)

Lot

Size: 0.44 Acres
Features: Level

Details

Parcel number: 1032488
Zoning: RES

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Farmhouse
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Frame
Foundation: Granite
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1845

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Subdivision: Derby Neighborhood

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Hingham

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $790/sqft
Tax assessed value: $1,921,100
Annual tax amount: $19,566
Date on market: 8/11/2026

Estimated market value

$1,763,900

$1.68M - $1.85M

$4,654/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/8/2026	Pending sale	$1,595,000$790/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73556452 Report a problem
8/7/2026	Contingent	$1,595,000$790/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73556452 Report a problem
7/29/2026	Listed for sale	$1,595,000-15.8%$790/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73556452 Report a problem
5/11/2026	Listing removed	$1,895,000$939/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73489841 Report a problem
4/27/2026	Contingent	$1,895,000$939/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73489841 Report a problem
4/15/2026	Price change	$1,895,000-13.7%$939/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73489841 Report a problem
3/20/2026	Listed for sale	$2,195,000+9.8%$1,088/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73489841 Report a problem
6/30/2023	Sold	$2,000,000+27%$991/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73111543 Report a problem
5/19/2023	Contingent	$1,575,000$780/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73111543 Report a problem
5/15/2023	Listed for sale	$1,575,000$780/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73111543 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$19,566 +29.4%	$1,830,300 +31.3%
2024	$15,126 +10%	$1,394,100 +1.4%
2023	$13,746 -1.1%	$1,374,600 +14.4%
2022	$13,895 +3.1%	$1,202,000 +5.2%
2021	$13,483 +4%	$1,142,600 +1.6%
2020	$12,961 -1.7%	$1,124,100 +0.7%
2019	$13,180 +1.6%	$1,116,000 +1.2%
2018	$12,978 +11.5%	$1,102,600 +16%
2017	$11,644 +1.7%	$950,500 +3.7%
2016	$11,447 +5.5%	$916,500 +5.8%
2015	$10,855 +36%	$866,300 +5.8%
2009	$7,983 -1.4%	$818,800 -7%
2008	$8,099 +1.2%	$880,300 -1%
2007	$8,004 +2.3%	$889,300 +4.6%
2006	$7,823 +9.2%	$850,300 +18.2%
2005	$7,162 +13%	$719,100 +21.1%
2004	$6,340 -6.9%	$593,600
2003	$6,809 +44.2%	$593,600 +72.9%
2001	$4,722 +18.7%	$343,400 +35.6%
1997	$3,978	$253,200