Fully renovated Royal Barry Wills Cape situated on a charming 0.8 acre lot. Enjoy this peaceful and private setting also located within an easy stroll to the Harbor, train station and downtown Hingham. The entire home has been modernized and tastefully updated; fully de-leaded, new electrical and septic,new kitchen, bathrooms, mudroom and windows.The kitchen with quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances opens to a spacious dining room. The large living room features built in bookshelves, a fireplace, abundant natural light with French doors that open to a new deck. On the second floor are three beds and a full bath with radiant heat offering comfortable living space for a young family. The finished lower level provides additional living area, playroom or home office. This is a unique and rare offering with endless possibilities for future expansion
Single-familyProperty Type
1945Year Built
0.79 acresLot Size
$863Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Midge Durgin• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Hingham
Bought with Andrea Hulme• Haven and Company Real Estate
Classic Royal Barry Wills style cape home, set on .79 wooded ,private acres ,located on Old Colony Hill /Hingham Harbor area. Center Chimney with 2 fireplaces. 3 BR ,1.5 Baths ,spacious LR,DR and kitchen,2 car garage, half-finished basement and greenhouse. Prime location near East School, walk to town harbor ,farmers market, The Fruit Center, commuter rail , restaurants, short ride to commuter boat. This charming house and property has outstanding upside potential and awaits your vision, TLC and keen eye for detail or your architects plans to make this the ideal home for your family's future here in Hingham. Fantastic opportunity to realize and fulfill your Hingham dream. HOME IS BEING SOLD "AS IS " AND TITLE 5 AND ALL SEPTIC ISSUES ARE THE BUYERS RESPONSIBILITY.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,580 (+2.6%)
$624,300 + $365,400
$989,700
2024
$10,314 (+12.1%)
$624,300 + $326,300
$950,600
2023
$9,204 (−1.3%)
$624,300 + $296,100
$920,400
2022
$9,324 (+4.9%)
$563,500 + $243,100
$806,600
2021
$8,885 (+2.3%)
$541,800 + $211,200
$753,000
2020
$8,682
$541,800 + $211,200
$753,000
2019
$8,683 (−2.7%)
$541,800 + $193,400
$735,200
2018
$8,922 (+4.9%)
$541,800 + $216,200
$758,000
2017
$8,505 (−2.8%)
$563,500 + $130,800
$694,300
2016
$8,750 (+3.5%)
$536,500 + $164,100
$700,600
2015
$8,451 (+4.2%)
$510,400 + $164,100
$674,500
2014
$8,111 (+1.9%)
$481,800 + $164,000
$645,800
2013
$7,956 (+3.6%)
$481,800 + $164,000
$645,800
2012
$7,679 (+28.9%)
$481,800 + $164,000
$645,800
2011
$5,959 (+2.0%)
$347,700 + $190,100
$537,800
2010
$5,843 (+7.5%)
$354,600 + $187,900
$542,500
2009
$5,433
$373,200 + $184,000
$557,200
Tax history for 85 R Summer St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,580 (+2.6%)
$624,300 + $365,400
$989,700
2024
$10,314 (+12.1%)
$624,300 + $326,300
$950,600
2023
$9,204 (−1.3%)
$624,300 + $296,100
$920,400
2022
$9,324 (+4.9%)
$563,500 + $243,100
$806,600
2021
$8,885 (+2.3%)
$541,800 + $211,200
$753,000
2020
$8,682
$541,800 + $211,200
$753,000
2019
$8,683 (−2.7%)
$541,800 + $193,400
$735,200
2018
$8,922 (+4.9%)
$541,800 + $216,200
$758,000
2017
$8,505 (−2.8%)
$563,500 + $130,800
$694,300
2016
$8,750 (+3.5%)
$536,500 + $164,100
$700,600
2015
$8,451 (+4.2%)
$510,400 + $164,100
$674,500
2014
$8,111 (+1.9%)
$481,800 + $164,000
$645,800
2013
$7,956 (+3.6%)
$481,800 + $164,000
$645,800
2012
$7,679 (+28.9%)
$481,800 + $164,000
$645,800
2011
$5,959 (+2.0%)
$347,700 + $190,100
$537,800
2010
$5,843 (+7.5%)
$354,600 + $187,900
$542,500
2009
$5,433
$373,200 + $184,000
$557,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
34,412
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,503
Year built
1945
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Plymouth County
APN
2712688S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Nov 27, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 6
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved