38 Cottage St, Hingham, MA 02043
OFF MARKET

38 Cottage St
Hingham, MA 02043

  • 7 Beds
  • 6 Baths
  • 3,885 sqft (on 0.43 acres)

$3,635,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 5, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $21,225/mo*
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$3,635,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 5, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $21,225/mo*
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7 Beds
6 Baths
3,885 sqft
(on 0.43 acres)

Local Information

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Description

A legacy home to treasure; Federal Col w/14 rms,7 bdrms,5.5 baths, guest house with ktch,bth,frpl.All this in coveted Harbor/Derby/Dwtn area. Home is noted for its architectural integrity, elegant facade and antiquity. Many stately features incl 9 ft.ceilings, dramatic moldings, intact period details, arched fanlight entrance, Ionic corner pilasters & generously appointed rooms. Home has historical significance, originally located on Bulfinch St in Boston & being the oldest house on Cottage St
38 Cottage St, Hingham, MA 02043 is a 7 bedroom, 6 bathroom, 3,885 sqft single-family home built in 1775. It last sold for $1,000,000 on Dec 30, 2009. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $3,635,000, with a rent estimate of $6,506/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
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A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
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Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 38 Cottage St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 11
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: Wood
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1775
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.43 acres

Price History for 38 Cottage St

DatePriceEventSource
12/30/2009$1,000,000Sold
N/A
11/07/2009$1,140,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
10/03/2009$1,299,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Hingham

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$28,399
Assessment$2,656,600
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 38 Cottage St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
93 Main St, Hingham, MA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$4,100,000
12/01/25
6
5
7,101
13 Ship St, Hingham, MA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$1,250,000
12/30/25
3
1.5
2,271
12 Lafayette Ave, Hingham, MA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$2,500,000
05/20/26
4
2.5
3,400
52 Elm St, Hingham, MA
0.46
Single-Family Home
$1,475,000
10/31/25
4
2.5
2,616
50 Lincoln St, Hingham, MA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$4,085,000
11/07/25
6
3.5
4,984
71 Summer St, Hingham, MA
0.52
Single-Family Home
$2,100,000
09/19/25
4
3.5
3,968
17 Cole Rd, Hingham, MA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$4,700,000
10/10/25
5
5.5
6,554
25 Irving St, Hingham, MA
0.76
Single-Family Home
$3,150,000
05/18/26
6
4.5
4,541
7 Lewis Ct, Hingham, MA
0.78
Single-Family Home
$2,500,000
05/28/26
5
5.5
4,780
154 Otis St, Hingham, MA
0.62
Single-Family Home
$3,700,000
11/14/25
4
4.5
4,955

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What Locals Say about Hingham

At least 112 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say parking is easy

  • 91 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 89 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 87 % Say car is needed

  • 86 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 85 % Say there's wildlife

  • 81 % Say kids play outside

  • 79 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 78 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 78 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 77 % Say it's quiet

  • 72 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 59 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 58 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 56 % Say there are community events

  • 45 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

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    "Great sage town . Love living here. Great schools and several kind like minded people. Close to the cape as well "
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    "Nice shopping and restaurants. Fun July 4th and Christmas events. Love Juneteenth festival. Great sporting events, farmers market, and fairs offer amazing outings."
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  • Jamie
    "Great parks. Lot of off leash dogs in Bear Cove so if you’re dog isn’t good with others then go at off peak times."
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  • Stacie Quilty
    "Dogs are very welcome. Lots of dog owners and animal lovers. Lots of sidewalks and parks to walk dogs."
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  • chiappinelli8
    "It is a dog neighborhood! Every other house owns a dog. Kids love them. They all go to the bus stop Perfect 4-cul de sac enclave for walking, jogging, getting 10,000 steps in and walking the dog "
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  • chiappinelli8
    "Fantastic for dogs. Sidewalks. Other dogs to play with. Woods and parks nearby. The neighborhood even has dog walkers and kids that will do dog sitting and dog walking Honestly, fantastic "
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  • grsarge
    "Walk to the ferry service into Boston from my neighborhood. Very convenient for commuting into Boston. "
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  • chiappinelli8
    "Safe walking neighborhoods. Many large multi-mile parks within walking distance. Digs are welcome everywhere "
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  • john
    "Wonderful town. Slice of Americana . Well maintained, safe and good schools. Beautiful scenery and state parks "
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  • chiappinelli8
    "One of the best in the country because it offers 32 ferries per day into downtown Boston! It’s sort of a secret. But one of the best commutes. Coffee and bagels on the way into work. And a wet bar on the ferry ride home. Life is good "
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  • Hernandezasia11
    "Several parks in the area, close to the MBTA Ferry with easy access to Boston, perfect area for dogs"
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  • Shanon Knight
    "I’ve lived here for nearly 14 years and it is a nice neighborhood. It’s quiet and a safe place to take walks or run. It’s centrally located to Boston and surrounding areas in addition to Plymouth which is a straight shot down route 3. Plenty of shops and grocery stores within a few miles but definitely easier to have a vehicle vs rely on public transportation. "
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  • Aos127
    "It’s a great community. Very family oriented, lots of opportunities for kids, lots of activities for adults."
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  • Trulia User
    "Friendly. Gorgeous yards. Near major parks. Near town golf course. Walk to train. 5 minutes to ferry into Boston (best commute in country) "
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    "I like the dog vibe here, it’s great. I think golden retrievers own this place! Very dog friendly. ;)"
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  • Peter M.
    "Strong community feel as people are involved and opinionated, very much kid oriented with many levels of sports leagues, lots of natural beauty with many trails in the woods and along the coast line., and great commute service into Boston by ferry or train."
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  • Peter.chiappinelli
    "Awesome! Access to commuter boat (which is an unbelievably reliable and relaxing system) AND walking access to commuter train. Not many neighborhoods in the world have this kind of choice. "
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  • Shanon K.
    "It’s far enough away but close enough that it’s not an inconvenient drive. I am able to avoid highways as well. Close to Boston without dealing with the congestion of city traffic. "
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  • Janelle S.
    "the main road, rte 3A, into Hingham is very busy in mornings and at rush hour. The road is a 45 mph and on average, people speed 50-55mph, not a safe road to walk or bike, but most of Hingham is walk/bike friendly"
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  • Ufooks
    "You see people walking their dogs all the time and people welcome dogs in this neighborhood..........."
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  • Sarah P.
    "4th of July parade. Christmas in the square. taste of hinghan . Parade of homes xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx"
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  • Shanon K.
    "There is public transportation fairly close by but I commute. I don’t work in Boston though. It appears commuting to Boston is pretty easy. "
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  • Marilyn M.
    "Bare cove park is leash free on odd days of the month. Stoddard dog park for swimming. Worlds end great for dog walking. "
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  • Aarugby8
    "Long to back bay (1-1.25 hrs). Shorter (but not by much) with public transpo options available to financial district"
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  • Kristina O.
    "I grew up here. I retired here. I love living here. It has so much to offer all ages. Hingham has so much charm. It offers all types of recreational experiences."
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  • Annienoone
    "About a 5 minute drive to Hingham Center, 3-5 minute drive to Stop and Shop, CVS, Trader Joe’s and 4-5 restaurants! On a good traffic day you can be in Boston in 20-25 minutes. It’s also a 2-3 minute drive to the Hingham water taxi and commuter rail. It’s the perfect location!"
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    "love it here been here for 20 yrs great neighborhood good people lots of kids. lots of growing families and we are right on the water"
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    "It’s great here. I’ve lived here for 20 years. It’s a great place to raise a family. It’s easy to commute to Boston by boat. It’s nice to live on the water, the waterfront is accessible to everyone. The restaurants are great too."
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    "I have lived here for almost 47 years. It is truly the best of neighborhoods. It’s welcoming, caring, respectful. "
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