NOT LISTED FOR SALE

479 Main St Hingham, MA 02043

Estimated Value: $1,065,000 - $1,289,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,259 Sq Ft
$517/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 15, 2019

Last sale price $765,000 $339 Per Sq Ft

Est. 60% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,183/month

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn or Stable
  • Wood Flooring
  • Central Air
  • East Elementary School Rated A
  • Patio

About This Home

As of January 2019

The Bela Sprague House was built in 1790. This home is a beautiful example of an expanded Cape Cod style home and is one of Hingham's treasures. The home is set on 1.8 acres of beautiful land. This charming antique has much of the original detail, 2 large fireplaces, wide plank floors and charm throughout. Relax in the large living room with fireplace and built-ins. The extra space will surprise you! a sitting room, dining room, step down family room, sunny white kitchen and mud room! Cozy up in the expansive 1st floor master bedroom with fireplace, ample closets and master bath. Upstairs offers 3 bedrooms and one full bath. The oversized two-story barn has room for 2 cars and additional space for a workshop, hobbies and storage. This home is full of potential to make it your own!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Wallis Bowyer

Coldwell Banker Realty - Hingham Listed on: 09/10/2018

Coldwell Banker Realty - Hingham

Last Buyer's Agent

Wallis Bowyer

Coldwell Banker Realty - Hingham Listed on: 09/10/2018

Coldwell Banker Realty - Hingham

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1800

Lot Details

  • 1.8

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Radiator
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Private Sewer

Additional Features

  • Wood Flooring
  • Patio
  • Barn or Stable
  • Basement

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1800

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Style: Cape
  • Year Built Description: Actual, Certified Historic
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 353.70
  • Comp Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1800
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1800

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher
  • No Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bedroom: Dimension: 10X15, Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 10X18
  • Bedroom 3: On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 10X10
  • Bedroom 4: On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 8X15
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Primary Bathroom: Yes
  • Bathroom 1: On Level: First Floor, Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom 2: On Level: Second Floor, Bathroom - Full
  • No Rooms: 9
  • Dining Room: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 14X17, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Family Room: On Level: First Floor
  • Kitchen: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 13X23, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Living Room: Dimension: 13X14, Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Basement: Y
  • Basement Features: Full, Unfinished Basement
  • Other Room 1: Name: Sitting Room, On Level: First Floor
  • Main Lo: K95001
  • Main So: K95001
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2259.00

Exterior Features

  • Beachfront Flag: Yes
  • Beach Miles To: 1/2 to 1 Mile
  • Roof Material: Wood Shingles
  • Exterior: Clapboard, Shingles
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Barn/Stable
  • Foundation: Fieldstone
  • Foundation Size: 0000000

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 3
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Barn
  • Garage Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heating: Hot Water Radiators
  • Heat Zones: 2
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 755100.00
  • Acre: 1.80
  • Lot Size: 78408.00
  • Page: 269
  • Zoning: RES
  • Lot Description: Underground Storage Tank, Gentle Slope

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 8887.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1034359

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 2025
Sold by
Miller George B and Burns Laura M
Bought by
Miller Burns Int and Miller M
Current Estimated Value
$1,222,862

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 10, 2018
Closed on
Jan 8, 2019
Sold by
Wolfington Elizabeth
Bought by
Miller George B and Burns Laura M
Seller's Agent
Wallis Bowyer
Coldwell Banker Realty - Hingham
Buyer's Agent
Wallis Bowyer
Coldwell Banker Realty - Hingham
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$765,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,000
-4.26%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.22%
Original Mortgage
$726,750
Interest Rate
4.7%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 4, 2002
Sold by
Menzies Ian S and Menzies Barbara E
Bought by
Wolfington C and Wolfington Elizabeth
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Miller Burns Int -- None Available
Miller Burns Int -- None Available
Miller George B $765,000 None Available
Miller George B $765,000 None Available
Wolfington C $530,000 --
Wolfington C V C $530,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Miller George B $726,750
Previous Owner Wolfington C V C $100,000
Previous Owner Wolfington C V C $495,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/15/2019 01/15/19 Sold $765,000 -4.3% $339 / Sq Ft
09/25/2018 09/25/18 Pending -- -- --
09/10/2018 09/10/18 For Sale $799,000 -- $354 / 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 $10,226 $956,600 $554,700 $401,900
2024 $10,279 $947,400 $554,700 $392,700
2023 $9,067 $906,700 $554,700 $352,000
2022 $8,620 $745,700 $455,100 $290,600
2021 $8,664 $734,200 $455,100 $279,100
2020 $8,653 $750,500 $455,100 $295,400
2019 $8,759 $741,700 $444,200 $297,500
2018 $8,888 $755,100 $444,200 $310,900
2017 $8,756 $714,800 $443,800 $271,000
2016 $8,663 $693,600 $422,600 $271,000
2015 $8,435 $673,200 $402,200 $271,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72392612

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: HING-000099-000000-000102