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Modern shops and historic homes in South Hingham
South Hingham harbors a timeless feel, with centuries-old homes and modern shops a couple of miles from each other. A walk down Main Street will take people from 19th-century Colonial Revivals to the historic Downtown Hingham, passing by acres of pine trees at the Hingham Middle School Trails. All of this is a short drive from the Derby Street Shops, an open-air mall with popular retailers, including Kohl’s. Although residents can easily commute to Boston, which is about 20 miles away, they can find nearly everything they need in Hingham. “You almost don’t have to leave town because you have the Derby Street Shops and the downtown area,” says Midge Durgin, a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker who has lived in town for over 40 years.
Historic homes line Main Street
While strolling down Main Street, residents can find shade in the tall oak trees that change to vibrant reds and yellows in the fall. They walk past Colonial Revivals and Cape Cods that date back to the 1800s, most painted white. These historic influences carry over into other parts of the neighborhood, where mid-20th century Cape Cods sit on manicured lawns alongside ranch styles and single-family homes with colonial influences. Prices for a four- to five-bedroom tend to fall between $1.5 million and $3 million. Free standing condos surround the Black Rock Country Club, offering a maintenance-free lifestyle in the private, gated community. These properties can cost around $2 million to $4 million.
Century old buildings and modern shops
As people walk along Main Street towards downtown Hingham, it is clear why First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt described it as one of the most beautiful Main Streets in the country. Many buildings appear the same as her visit in 1942, including the Second Parish, a church founded in 1746. At Tosca, patrons can enjoy an Italian-inspired fine dining experience in a building from 1910, although the restaurant opened in 1993. “It’s been in downtown Hingham for quite some time, and it’s consistently good,” Durgin says. A more casual meal can be enjoyed at Stars on Hingham Harbor. For a more modern scene, folks can head to the Derby Street Shops, an open-air mall along State Route 3. They can explore popular retailers such as Barnes & Noble and Anthropologie or meet a friend for dinner at Burtons Bar & Grille or CAVA. “If you’re looking for a gift or a place to eat, it’s a great place,” Durgin says. Residents can get groceries from Whole Foods at Derby Street Shops or the nearby Shaw’s. They can find fresh produce at the Hingham Farmers Market, the third oldest market in Massachusetts. The market is held downtown on Saturday mornings from May to November and at the Wompatuck State Park from January to March.
Events
The community comes together each year for the Fourth of July Parade, lining the streets to watch the floats come down Main Street. “The town paints the median strip of Main Street red, white and blue,” Durgin says. The parade is preceded by the Fourth of July Road Race, a nearly 4-and-a-half-mile race sponsored by Hingham Recreation. Racers start at Hingham Middle School and run through the winding Main Street, crossing the finish line downtown. The day’s festivities end with a fireworks display.
Hiking trails and Black Rock Country Club
South Hingham’s many trails and parks only add to the timeless atmosphere of the area. Locals can stroll beneath towering pines and oaks at the Hingham Middle School Trails and the Hingham Town Forest, or they can visit the Wompatuck State Park, which borders the neighborhood and encompasses more than 3,500 acres of forest. In addition to its 40 miles of hiking, biking and horseback riding trails, the park also includes several campgrounds and boat launches that get a lot of use in the warmer months. During the winter, residents often trade their hiking boots for skis and snowmobiles. The Black Rock Country Club sits in the northern part of the neighborhood, with an 18-hole golf course designed by Brian Silva, built on the site of a 100-year-old quarry. Members can also take advantage of the club’s tennis courts, pool and fitness room and enjoy a drink on the veranda or at the bar in the clubhouse. “It’s pretty spectacular once you get inside,” Durgin says. Golfers not part of Black Rock will often play the course at the South Shore Country Club, which offers discounted tee times to Hingham residents.
Highly rated Hingham Public Schools
The neighborhood is served by Hingham Public Schools, including South Elementary School and Hingham Middle School. Rather than taking a traditional English class senior year, Hingham High School encourages students to enroll in senior seminars that resemble college classes, focusing on topics such as Global Issues in Literature and Satire, Humor & Irony. All three schools, as well as the district, earn an A from Niche.
Locals can get to Boston by car or boat
While sidewalks and crosswalks along Main Street make the area more walkable, many people rely on their cars to get around. State Route 3 runs through the neighborhood, eventually connecting with Interstate 93 and leading to Boston, about 20 miles away. Locals can also travel into the city by the commuter boat, which leaves from Hingham Harbor. “It’s a terrific way to travel,” Durgin says. Boston Logan International Airport is about 23 miles away; the nearest emergency room is at South Shore Hospital, about a 5-mile drive.
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South Hingham Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South Hingham, Hingham sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in South Hingham, Hingham over the last 12 months is $1,275,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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