Hingham, Plymouth County, MA
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Hingham single family homes are selling fast right now, in a median of 20 days at 100.0% of the final list price, for a median price of $1,540,000 (Source: MLS PIN, as of 11/6/2026). Hingham condos sold in a median of 26 days at 100.0% of the final list price, for a median price of $747,000 (Source: MLS PIN, as of 11/6/2026). I’m John Fortes, and I price Hingham homes from the sales closest to yours.
Last updated: 11/12/2026
Or find your next home in Hingham. I look at every house the way a builder would. I keep my listings to 6 to 8 at a time, so you work with me.
Selling a home in Hingham
Hingham is one of the oldest towns on the South Shore, with a harbor, a busy downtown square and a lot of open land. It was settled in 1633 and is home to Old Ship Church, built in 1681. Buyers come for the water, the train and the boat into Boston.
I’m John Fortes, a real estate agent with RE/MAX Synergy, and I help Hingham owners sell their homes. I walk every house, look at the numbers for your part of town, and give you a plan that fits your timing. You can learn more about how I work on my South Shore home selling page.
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Neighborhoods and areas
Locals talk about Hingham by area. You will hear Hingham Square (downtown), Hingham Centre, South Hingham, West Hingham, West Corner, Crow Point, Liberty Pole (also called Liberty Plain), Glad Tidings Plain, Queen Anne’s Corner and the Shipyard. Each one has its own feel, from older homes near the harbor to larger lots farther south.
Open space is a big part of life here. World’s End, Wompatuck State Park, Bare Cove Park and Whitney and Thayer Woods are all in or touching town. The Hingham Bathing Beach sits on the harbor along Route 3A.
One thing I check on every listing is utilities. Almost all of Hingham is on town water from the Weir River Water System, except Linden Ponds and a few private wells. Sewer only covers two districts, so many homes are on septic. Hingham’s Board of Health also adds its own septic inspection rules on top of Title 5, so I plan for that early.
Schools
Hingham Public Schools runs East, Foster, Plymouth River and South elementary schools, Hingham Middle School (grades 6 to 8) and Hingham High School. Private schools in town include Derby Academy, Notre Dame Academy, St. Paul School and Old Colony Montessori. For details on any school, the Massachusetts DESE school profiles are the best place to look.
Commute
Hingham has two commuter rail stops on the Greenbush Line, West Hingham and Nantasket Junction. There is no stop in Hingham Square, because the train runs in a tunnel under it. On the weekday schedule, morning trains from West Hingham reach South Station in about 38 to 40 minutes, and trains from Nantasket Junction take about 43 to 45 minutes.
The MBTA ferry leaves from Hewitts Cove at Hingham Shipyard for Rowes Wharf in Boston. Weekday crossings take 30 to 40 minutes, with the first boat at 6:00 AM. By car, Route 3, Route 3A, Route 53 and Route 228 serve the town, and the modeled peak drive to Boston is about 47 minutes for roughly 13 miles.
Hingham market snapshot
These are MLS numbers for Hingham so far this year, January 1 to November 6, 2026. Single family and condo markets move differently, so I keep them separate.
Single family homes (Source: MLS PIN via Market Numbers, as of 11/6/2026):
- Median sale price: $1,540,000
- Median days on market: 20
- Median sale-to-list price: 100.0%
- Active listings: 46
- Closed sales: 184
Condos (Source: MLS PIN via Market Numbers, as of 11/6/2026):
- Median sale price: $747,000
- Median days on market: 26
- Median sale-to-list price: 100.0%
- Active listings: 15
- Closed sales: 51
What this means for you: For a Hingham seller, this says well-priced single family homes are selling in about three weeks and close to full asking price. With 46 single family homes for sale at the time, buyers do have choices, so condition and the right price still matter. Condos take a little longer, but they also sold at full list price at the median. Active listings are the homes for sale at the time, and the other numbers come from sales that already closed.
Reasons to sell in Hingham
The worry, then how I help.
Upsizing
You do not want to sell before the next house is set.
I map the dates so you are not stuck with two payments or nowhere to go.
A multi-family
Tenants may still be in the home, and you are ready to sell.
I follow the lease and the law, and I do not promise that a tenant will leave.
Needs work
The house needs work and you do not want to renovate first.
I price it as it stands, and that opinion is not a home inspection.
Inherited
You inherited a house and you are not sure what you can do yet.
I coordinate with your estate attorney, and I do not give legal advice.
A condo
Fees, reserves, or the rules can surprise a buyer.
I read those before we set a price.
Buy and sell
You need to sell one home and buy the next.
I put both dates on paper before we list.
How I help sellers
From the first call through closing, you deal with me.
Pricing
I price from recent sales and the repairs that pay you back, and this is my opinion, not an appraisal.
Prep
I give you a short prep list and introduce vendors that you hire and pay yourself.
Negotiation
I negotiate price, dates, and inspection terms, and I keep my list to 6 to 8 so I have the time.
Closing
A transaction coordinator keeps the file moving, and you still talk to me.
Buying in Hingham
Or find your next home in Hingham. Before you offer, I look at the roof, the foundation, and the systems. I bring trusted home inspectors and I walk through the inspection with you. I do not replace the inspector.
First home
You are buying your first home and you do not want to miss a costly problem.
I tell you what I see before you offer.
Multi-family
You need the building’s real condition, not a pitch.
I look at the roof, the systems, and the numbers before you offer.
The inspection
You want someone with you who can explain what the report means.
I bring trusted home inspectors and I walk through the inspection with you.
The trip to Boston
You work in Boston and you need the real trip, by train or by car.
I talk about the rail and the roads as facts, then I look at the house.
Hingham FAQ
How fast do homes sell in Hingham?
Hingham single family homes sold in a median of 20 days on market, and condos in a median of 26 days (Source: MLS PIN via Market Numbers, as of 11/6/2026). Homes that are priced right and show well tend to sell faster than that.
What is the median home price in Hingham?
The median Hingham single family sale price was $1,540,000, and the median condo sale price was $747,000 (Source: MLS PIN via Market Numbers, as of 11/6/2026). Prices vary a lot by street, lot and condition, so a median is only a starting point.
Is there a train or ferry from Hingham to Boston?
Yes, Hingham has both: Greenbush Line trains from West Hingham and Nantasket Junction, and the MBTA ferry from Hingham Shipyard to Rowes Wharf. Weekday trains take about 38 to 45 minutes to South Station, and the ferry takes about 30 to 40 minutes (Source: MBTA schedules, mbta.com, read 10/30/2026).
Are Hingham homes on town sewer?
Many Hingham homes are not on town sewer, because sewer only covers the North Sewer District and the Weir River Sewer District in West Corner. Homes outside those districts use septic. Hingham also has its own septic inspection rules on top of state Title 5 (Source: South Shore Town Guide, Town of Hingham sources, checked 10/30/2026).
Do Hingham homes sell at asking price?
Yes, at the median, Hingham single family homes and condos both sold at 100.0% of list price (Source: MLS PIN via Market Numbers, as of 11/6/2026). Every house is different, and I price from recent sales near yours.
What is the property tax rate in Hingham?
Hingham’s FY2026 tax rate is $10.47 per $1,000 of assessed value, one rate for all property types (Source: Town of Hingham Assessment Data, hingham-ma.gov, read 10/30/2026). That is down from $10.69 in FY2025. The FY2027 rate had not been posted as of 10/30/2026.
Are there flood zones in Hingham?
Yes, parts of Hingham near the harbor and the Weir River face coastal flooding, so flood zone status depends on the address. The town’s climate study flags spots like Route 3A and Otis Street, Summer Street, the Bathing Beach area and Kilby Street (Source: Town of Hingham Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment, hingham-ma.gov). To check a home, look it up on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center at msc.fema.gov.
What public schools serve Hingham families?
Hingham Public Schools serves the town with four elementary schools (East, Foster, Plymouth River and South), Hingham Middle School and Hingham High School (Source: South Shore Town Guide, checked 10/30/2026). For test scores and other school data, see the Massachusetts DESE school profiles.
Who provides electricity in Hingham?
Hingham gets its electricity from Hingham Municipal Lighting Plant, a town-owned utility locals call Hingham Light (Source: hmlp.com, via South Shore Town Guide). Natural gas in town comes from National Grid, but service depends on the street.
Nearby towns
Thinking about the towns around Hingham? See my pages for Hull, Cohasset, Weymouth, Rockland and Norwell. You can also read about selling across the area on my South Shore home selling page.
Comparing towns? See how Hingham, Duxbury, Scituate and Norwell compare.
See homes sold for $1 million and up across the towns I cover.
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