59 Cottage St

2,018 Sq. Ft.
$991 / Sq. Ft.
2,018
Sq. Ft.
$991
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to the Gingerbread Home, one of the most charming residences in the coveted Derby Academy area. This enchanting house has so much curb appeal, with a picturesque front yard and a delightful porch that beckons you inside. Discover the first floor, featuring a bright and sunny eat-in kitchen with a center island, an elegant dining room w/ many period details, a cozy family room w/ custom built-ins, a full bath, a stunning living room with large windows overlooking the expansive front yard,...Welcome to the Gingerbread Home, one of the most charming residences in the coveted Derby Academy area. This enchanting house has so much curb appeal, with a picturesque front yard and a delightful porch that beckons you inside. Discover the first floor, featuring a bright and sunny eat-in kitchen with a center island, an elegant dining room w/ many period details, a cozy family room w/ custom built-ins, a full bath, a stunning living room with large windows overlooking the expansive front yard, and a delightful sunroom which is a lovely retreat, where you can enjoy a cup of coffee and admire the ever changing landscape. The second floor offers three bedrooms, a guest room, and an office area. Situated on a level lot with a one-car garage, this home offers endless potential w/ gas and town sewer, all within a short walk to Downtown Hingham, Hingham Harbor and the commuter boat to Boston.
  1. Listed by Darleen Lannon • Coldwell Banker Realty - Hingham

Property Details for 59 Cottage Street

Town
Hingham
Area
MA-Hingham
Architectural Style
Antique
Style
Antique
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
6.00
Parking Spaces Total
6
LISTING UPDATED: 06/30/2023 01:34 PM

Property Details for 59 Cottage Street

StatusSold
MLS #73111543
Days on Market8
Taxes$13,746 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1845
CountyPlymouth County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Hingham, Darleen Lannon

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty - Hingham, Maureen Doran

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Building Information for 59 Cottage Street

Stories-Year Built1845Building Size-Lot Size0.44 AC / 19,186 SF

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$11,112 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$9,966

Property Taxes

$1,146

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 59 Cottage Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Other
  • Living Area: 2018.0
  • Color: Grey
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Foster
  • High School: Hingham High
  • Middle School: Hingham Middle
  • Neighborhood: Derby
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Gas Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Partial
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Closet, Home Office, Sun Room, Bonus Room
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Picture
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Harbor, Ocean, 1/10 to 3/10 To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached
  • Parking Features: Attached
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Dryer Hookup - Electric,Washer Hookup
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Chair Rail,Crown Molding
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Skylight,Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Lighting - Pendant
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture
  • Room Office Level: Second
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Town sewer hook up is being done in June.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:61 B:0 L:32,1032488
  • Assessments: $1,374,600
  • Book: 5487
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Zoning: res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Granite
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 59 Cottage Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 10, 2026

Canceled

MLS PIN #73489841

$1,895,000—
Apr 23, 2026

Contingent

MLS PIN #73489841

—
Mar 20, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73489841

$2,195,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/10/2026

Canceled

MLS PIN #73489841

$1,895,000
04/23/2026

Contingent

MLS PIN #73489841

—
03/20/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73489841

$2,195,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 59 Cottage Street

Taxable ValueLand$788,800Additions$1,041,500Total$1,830,300
Tax Record2025$19,566 ($1,630 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,018 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,018 SqFtStories2Lot Size19,186 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1845CountyPLYMOUTHAPNHING M:61 B:0 L:32Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 59 Cottage Street

This home is within Hingham School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Wm L Foster Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Hingham Middle School
Public6 to 8

Hingham High School
Public9 to 12

St Paul Elementary School
PrivatePK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Hingham, Darleen Lannon

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