$2,600,000
SOLD AUG 20, 2025

259 S Main St Cohasset, MA 02025

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,910 Sq Ft
1.17 Acres

Recently Sold

$665 Per Sq Ft

6% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Marina
  • Golf Course Community
  • Custom Closet System
  • Deer Hill Elementary School Rated A-
  • 1.17 Acre Lot
  • Colonial Architecture

About This Home

As of August 2025

Classic 1920's Colonial ideally located on Cohasset's picturesque South Main Street. Set on 1.17 private acres, this beautifully renovated 5 bedroom, 3.1 bath home offers timeless charm paired with modern updates. The home showcases rich hardwood floors throughout, gracious room proportions, and thoughtful details at every turn. The main level features a welcoming foyer, spacious living and dining rooms with fireplaces, and an updated kitchen - perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Upstairs, five bedrooms and three full baths provide ample space for family and guests, including a serene primary suite with ensuite bath. Outside, enjoy lush landscaping, a generous yard, and a detached garage with a finished bonus space ideal for a home office, gym, or studio. This quintessential New England property is just minutes to Cohasset Village, the harbor, schools, and commuter options. A rare blend of character, comfort, and convenience.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Megan Belson

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services Listed on: 07/09/2025

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Last Buyer's Agent

Anthony Guthrie

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1925 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 1.17 Acre Lot
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned RB

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Blown-In Insulation
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,910 Sq Ft Home
  • Crown Molding
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Insulated Windows
  • French Doors
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Play Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Sump Pump
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Wine Cooler
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Double Vanity
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Osgood/Deer Hil Elementary School
  • Cohasset Middle School
  • Cohasset High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Generator Hookup
  • 220 Volts
  • Power Generator
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Private Sewer

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 047 / 34
  • Assessor Parcel Number 63003

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Cohasset Village Subdivision

Amenities

  • Shops

Recreation

  • Marina
  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Jogging Path

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1925 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Subdivision Name: Cohasset Village
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Bathroom - Half, Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom, Play Room
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Room Bedroom5 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Soaking Tub
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Third
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Deck - Exterior, Crown Molding
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Kitchen Island, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Remodeled, Wine Chiller, Gas Stove, Lighting - Pendant, Lighting - Overhead
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Third Floor, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Deck - Exterior, Crown Molding
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Sump Pump
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3910
  • Living Area: 3910
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: M59500
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 626.6
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 664.96
  • MAIN SO: AN6527
  • Insulation: Full, Blown In

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Screened, Deck - Roof, Deck - Wood, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard, Garden
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened, Deck - Roof, Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Harbor, Ocean, 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Association)
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection, Generator Connection
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Radiant, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Generator, 220 Volts, Generator Connection
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Marina, Public School, T-Station
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 63003
  • Zoning: RB
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.17
  • Lot Size Area: 1.17
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 50965.2
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 502

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 20994540
  • Tax Block: 34
  • Tax Book Number: 36940
  • Tax Lot: 047
  • Tax Map Number: F7

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Cohasset High
  • Elementary School: Osgood/Deer Hil
  • Middle Or Junior School: Cohasset Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 9, 2025
Closed on
Aug 20, 2025
Sold by
Clarke Penn and Clarke Meredith
Bought by
Lisa A Mis Ret and Mis
Seller's Agent
Megan Belson
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Buyer's Agent
Anthony Guthrie
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties
List Price
$2,450,000
Sold Price
$2,600,000
Premium/Discount to List
$150,000
6.12%
Views
8

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-65.45%
Original Mortgage
$1,100,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,100,000
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,288,078

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2019
Sold by
Kelly Thomas N and Kelly Diana J
Bought by
Clarke Penn and Clarke Meredith

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 21, 2018
Closed on
Oct 15, 2018
Sold by
Neaves Fred L and Neaves Vicky C
Bought by
Kelly Thomas N and Kelly Diana J
Seller's Agent
William Tierney
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Buyer's Agent
Guy Assetta
Assetta Hill Real Estate LLC
List Price
$1,295,000
Sold Price
$1,275,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-1.54%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.46%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 1997
Sold by
Martin Robert E and Martin Deborah W
Bought by
Neaves Fred L and Neaves Vicky C
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $2,600,000 --
Not Resolvable $1,635,900 --
Not Resolvable $1,275,000 --
Deed $360,000 --
Deed $360,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,100,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $150,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $315,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $293,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $338,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $100,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/20/2025 08/20/25 Sold $2,600,000 +6.1% $665 / Sq Ft
07/12/2025 07/12/25 Pending -- -- --
07/09/2025 07/09/25 For Sale $2,450,000 +92.2% $627 / Sq Ft
10/15/2018 10/15/18 Sold $1,275,000 -1.5% $326 / Sq Ft
08/21/2018 08/21/18 Pending -- -- --
06/21/2018 06/21/18 For Sale $1,295,000 -- $331 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $20,995 $1,813,000 $694,200 $1,118,800
2024 $20,566 $1,689,900 $555,100 $1,134,800
2023 $19,485 $1,651,300 $533,800 $1,117,500
2022 $17,713 $1,410,300 $432,200 $978,100
2021 $17,347 $1,330,300 $432,200 $898,100
2020 $15,804 $1,218,500 $432,200 $786,300
2019 $10,711 $830,300 $392,100 $438,200
2018 $10,620 $830,300 $392,100 $438,200
2017 $9,565 $732,400 $356,500 $375,900
2016 $9,433 $732,400 $356,500 $375,900
2015 $9,309 $732,400 $356,500 $375,900
2014 $9,184 $732,400 $356,500 $375,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73402026

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: COHA-000007F-000034-000047