597 Main St

4,868 Sq. Ft.
$370 / Sq. Ft.
4,868
Sq. Ft.
$370
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Spectacular estate set on 1.85 acres in the heart of Hingham Center. The main house at the Edward Wilder House is the perfect combo of historic charm, modern amenities, and beautiful outdoor spaces. The first floor features a sun-filled chef's kitchen w/ eat in breakfast nook, a wet bar and elegant dining room. The home also has a cozy Family Room and a Living Room w/ lots of natural light over looking historic Main St. The second level offers a Master Suite w/ Bath,3 additional generous sized Bedrooms...Spectacular estate set on 1.85 acres in the heart of Hingham Center. The main house at the Edward Wilder House is the perfect combo of historic charm, modern amenities, and beautiful outdoor spaces. The first floor features a sun-filled chef's kitchen w/ eat in breakfast nook, a wet bar and elegant dining room. The home also has a cozy Family Room and a Living Room w/ lots of natural light over looking historic Main St. The second level offers a Master Suite w/ Bath,3 additional generous sized Bedrooms a Bath and a fifth Bedroom w/ a full Bath accessible from a sep staircase. The home has a partially heated third floor and a 1250 sq ft Guest House w/ full bath that is the ideal in law/home office w/ soaring ceilings and a 2 car garage w/ a loft. Located on a picture perfect lot w/a hot tub, fountain and patio. This home is truly an oasis. Enjoy all the conveniences of being a short walk to Hingham High and close to the commuter boat and train to Boston.
  1. Listed by Darleen Lannon • Coldwell Banker Realty - Hingham

Property Details for 597 Main Street

Town
Hingham
Area
MA-Hingham
Architectural Style
Colonial, Antique
Style
Colonial, Antique
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
8.00
Parking Spaces Total
8
LISTING UPDATED: 12/05/2023 01:34 PM

Property Details for 597 Main Street

StatusSold
MLS #73124550
Days on Market112
Taxes$16,151 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1650
CountyPlymouth County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Hingham, Darleen Lannon

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty - Hingham, Lyndsey Nolan

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Building Information for 597 Main Street

Stories-Year Built1650Building Size-Lot Size1.85 AC / 80,511 SF

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$10,082 per month

30 year fixed, 6.11% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,736

Property Taxes

$1,346

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 597 Main Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, Public School
  • Current Financing: FHA
  • Living Area: 4868.0
  • Color: White
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Certified Historic,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: South
  • High School: Hingham High
  • Middle School: Hingham Middle
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Countertop Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator
  • Basement Features: Partial
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 5
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Pantry, Bathroom - Half, Bedroom, Accessory Apt., Mud Room, Bonus Room
  • Laundry Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, First Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Spa Features: Private
  • SpaYN: Yes
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Hot Tub/Spa, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, Guest House, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Guest House, Sprinkler System, Stone Wall, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Other Structures: Workshop, Guest House
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Wood
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Harbor, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Hot Water, Radiant, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Bedroom5 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Shower Stall
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Lighting - Overhead
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: 3rd floor 1/2 bath is not in working order
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:117 B:0 L:36,1035079
  • Assessments: $1,615,100
  • Book: 44081
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Zoning: res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 2
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 597 Main Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 5, 2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73124550

$1,800,000—
Oct 4, 2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73124550

—
Sep 25, 2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73124550

—
Sep 7, 2023

Price Change

MLS PIN #73124550

$1,895,000—
Jul 27, 2023

Price Change

MLS PIN #73124550

$1,990,000—
Jun 14, 2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73124550

$2,099,000—
Jun 13, 2023

Canceled

MLS PIN #73092645

$2,289,000—
Mar 29, 2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73092645

$2,489,000—
Feb 14, 2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71533276

$1,173,250—
Dec 26, 2013

Contingent

MLS PIN #71533276

—
May 30, 2013

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71533276

$1,450,000—
Nov 14, 1997

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88503839

$628,700—
Nov 14, 1997

Sold

MLS PIN #30163539

$628,700—
Sep 30, 1997

Contingent

MLS PIN #30163539

—
May 12, 1997

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30163539

$795,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/05/2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73124550

$1,800,000
10/04/2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73124550

—
09/25/2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73124550

—
09/07/2023

Price Change

MLS PIN #73124550

$1,895,000
07/27/2023

Price Change

MLS PIN #73124550

$1,990,000
06/14/2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73124550

$2,099,000
06/13/2023

Canceled

MLS PIN #73092645

$2,289,000
03/29/2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73092645

$2,489,000
02/14/2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71533276

$1,173,250
12/26/2013

Contingent

MLS PIN #71533276

—
05/30/2013

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71533276

$1,450,000
11/14/1997

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88503839

$628,700
11/14/1997

Sold

MLS PIN #30163539

$628,700
09/30/1997

Contingent

MLS PIN #30163539

—
05/12/1997

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30163539

$795,000

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Public Records for 597 Main Street

Taxable ValueLand$526,800Additions$1,254,900Total$1,781,700
Tax Record2025$19,046 ($1,587 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size80,511 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyPLYMOUTHAPNHING M:117 B:0 L:36Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 597 Main Street

This home is within Hingham School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Plymouth River Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Hingham Middle School
Public6 to 8

Hingham High School
Public9 to 12

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Hingham, Darleen Lannon

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