The William Torrey House rests 1.86 Acres with your own Pond and River. This Federal Colonial is one of the Most Prestigious Homes in all of Hingham: 12 Rooms, 5 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths with a 2 Car Heated/AC Garage and a Water Filtration System. The Kitchen is the Dream of every Master Chef. It was updated in 2006/7, Marble Counters, High End Appliances such as Viking and Subzero, Center Island and Under Cabinet Lighting. A Magnificent Master BR is aligned with an Office, Walk-in Closets, Private Bath and French Doors leading to a Huge Roof Top Mahogany Deck! There are 3 other BR's on the 2nd Floor as well as a FB. Hardwood Floors Prevail throughout this home, Central AC, Security Sys, Surround Sound fill the air complimented by the Architectural Details, Built-ins and Custom Features. Guest reside on the 1st Floor with their own FB. Just steps away from the LR, Sun R, Library, Formal Dining Room.
Single-familyProperty Type
1820Year Built
1.86 acresLot Size
$576Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by James Wojciechowski• Preferred Properties Realty, LLC
Bought with Tara Coveney• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Hingham
The William Torrey house.A much admired Federal colonial exquisitely & meticulously RENOVATED in 2006/7 with all of today's amenities.Superb architectural details & many custom features including a spectacular gourmet kitchen created by Kitchen Concepts. Boasting high end stainless steel appliances,granite counters,under cabinet lighting and a magnificent island topped by a handsome dark stained walnut counter. This graceful home offers a master bedroom suite with office.In addition there are three other well proportioned bedrooms on the 2nd floor and a guest suite on the 1st floor.Surrounded by pristine manicured lawns abutting the Crooked Meadow River.Recent enhancements include extensive landscaping throughout the grounds and the river bank,complete pond renovation,custom stone wall,blue stone patio & mahogany deck.A Hingham Landmark antique with all the bells & whistles..Exceptional Value
MLS PIN #71025166
Jun 28, 2010
Sold
$2,125,000
$496/sq ft
May 8, 2010
Contingent
—
Apr 19, 2010
Price Changed
$2,195,000
$513/sq ft
Jan 29, 2010
Listed
$2,295,000
$536/sq ft
The William Torrey house,circa 1820, EXQUISITELY and MASTERFULLY renovated in 2006/7! Much admired Main Street Federal with 12 rooms, 5 Bedrooms, 3.5 marble baths, a cook's kitchen, 8 fireplaces and all the amenities of today....central air, sound system, plasma tv hook-ups, irrigation system, sec. system. This Landmark antique sits on 1.86 acres of park like lawn overlooking the Crooked Meadow River and boasts the most magnificent Beech tree on Main Street!
MLS PIN #70263684
Dec 14, 2005
Sold
$1,310,000
$306/sq ft
Nov 14, 2005
Listing Removed
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Sep 20, 2005
Listed
$1,450,000
$339/sq ft
MLS PIN #70000552
Jan 5, 2005
Sold
$1,300,000
$304/sq ft
Nov 8, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Mar 1, 2004
Listed
$1,399,000
$327/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 2, 1987
Sold
$507,000
$118/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$23,396 (+12.2%)
$950,400 + $1,284,200
$2,234,600
2025
$20,844 (−0.2%)
$802,700 + $1,147,200
$1,949,900
2024
$20,881 (+10.5%)
$802,700 + $1,121,800
$1,924,500
2023
$18,889 (+4.6%)
$802,700 + $1,086,200
$1,888,900
2022
$18,064 (+0.2%)
$681,700 + $880,900
$1,562,600
2021
$18,019 (+2.3%)
$681,700 + $845,300
$1,527,000
2020
$17,606 (−11.3%)
$681,700 + $845,300
$1,527,000
2019
$19,847 (−3.7%)
$681,700 + $998,800
$1,680,500
2018
$20,620 (+1.4%)
$681,700 + $1,070,200
$1,751,900
2017
$20,344
$676,100 + $984,600
$1,660,700
2016
$20,345 (+0.3%)
$644,300 + $984,600
$1,628,900
2015
$20,284 (−13.0%)
$634,200 + $984,600
$1,618,800
2014
$23,323 (+11.6%)
$807,100 + $1,049,800
$1,856,900
2013
$20,908 (+3.6%)
$647,300 + $1,049,800
$1,697,100
2012
$20,179 (−4.0%)
$647,300 + $1,049,800
$1,697,100
2011
$21,015 (+48.7%)
$679,600 + $1,217,100
$1,896,700
2010
$14,137 (+8.8%)
$657,700 + $654,900
$1,312,600
2009
$12,995
$692,600 + $640,200
$1,332,800
Tax history for 608 Main St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$23,396 (+12.2%)
$950,400 + $1,284,200
$2,234,600
2025
$20,844 (−0.2%)
$802,700 + $1,147,200
$1,949,900
2024
$20,881 (+10.5%)
$802,700 + $1,121,800
$1,924,500
2023
$18,889 (+4.6%)
$802,700 + $1,086,200
$1,888,900
2022
$18,064 (+0.2%)
$681,700 + $880,900
$1,562,600
2021
$18,019 (+2.3%)
$681,700 + $845,300
$1,527,000
2020
$17,606 (−11.3%)
$681,700 + $845,300
$1,527,000
2019
$19,847 (−3.7%)
$681,700 + $998,800
$1,680,500
2018
$20,620 (+1.4%)
$681,700 + $1,070,200
$1,751,900
2017
$20,344
$676,100 + $984,600
$1,660,700
2016
$20,345 (+0.3%)
$644,300 + $984,600
$1,628,900
2015
$20,284 (−13.0%)
$634,200 + $984,600
$1,618,800
2014
$23,323 (+11.6%)
$807,100 + $1,049,800
$1,856,900
2013
$20,908 (+3.6%)
$647,300 + $1,049,800
$1,697,100
2012
$20,179 (−4.0%)
$647,300 + $1,049,800
$1,697,100
2011
$21,015 (+48.7%)
$679,600 + $1,217,100
$1,896,700
2010
$14,137 (+8.8%)
$657,700 + $654,900
$1,312,600
2009
$12,995
$692,600 + $640,200
$1,332,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.86 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,281
Year built
1820
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Plymouth County
APN
3148082S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Heated Garage, Storage, Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off Street
Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,281
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.86 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1820
Year Renovated: —
County: Plymouth County
APN: 3148082S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
South Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
10/10
Hingham Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
8/10
Hingham High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Hingham, MA • 02043
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$2.34M – $2.83M
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