55 Whiton Ave

3,553 Sq. Ft.
$896 / Sq. Ft.
3,553
Sq. Ft.
$896
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Nestled on a spacious waterfront lot with your own private staircase to the water,this Victorian home offers stunning panoramic views of Hingham Bay.Sold As-Is, it’s the perfect opportunity to create your dream waterfront retreat! With 3 levels of thoughtfully designed living space,it’s a rare opportunity to live on the water’s edge.The 1st floor features high ceilings, hardwood floors,& spacious fireplaced LR and elegant DR.A charming Butler’s Pantry leads to a well-equipped kitchen & versatile...Nestled on a spacious waterfront lot with your own private staircase to the water,this Victorian home offers stunning panoramic views of Hingham Bay.Sold As-Is, it’s the perfect opportunity to create your dream waterfront retreat! With 3 levels of thoughtfully designed living space,it’s a rare opportunity to live on the water’s edge.The 1st floor features high ceilings, hardwood floors,& spacious fireplaced LR and elegant DR.A charming Butler’s Pantry leads to a well-equipped kitchen & versatile den w/half bath offers options for an office, bedroom, or cozy retreat.Upstairs, 4 generously sized bedrooms,bath,& balcony w/breathtaking water views await.The 3rd floor includes an additional bedroom, full bath, office,& storage,plus a private balcony w/sweeping bay views.Step outside to the inviting wraparound porch,where you can relax and take in the beauty of the bay,or head down to the water’s edge and enjoy swimming, boating, paddle boarding, and kayaking—all right at your doorstep.

Listing Agent

  1. Kate Johnson

    Kate Johnson

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    kate.johnson@compass.com

    P: (339)-793-0475

Property Details for 55 Whiton Avenue

Town
Hingham
MLS Area
Crow Point
Area
MA-Hingham
Architectural Style
Victorian
Style
Victorian
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
5
LISTING UPDATED: 04/23/2025 03:13 PM

Property Details for 55 Whiton Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #73343611
Days on Market29
Taxes$32,411 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1890
CountyPlymouth County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2%

Location

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Building Information for 55 Whiton Avenue

Stories-Year Built1890Building Size-Lot Size0.59 AC / 25,600 SF

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$18,224 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$15,523

Property Taxes

$2,701

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 55 Whiton Avenue

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 3553.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Foster
  • High School: Hhs
  • Middle School: Hms
  • Neighborhood: Crow Point
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Interior Access, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Den, Foyer, Home Office
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: First Floor, Washer Hookup
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Screens
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Rain Gutters, Screens, Outdoor Shower
  • Exterior Features: Screens, Outdoor Shower, Porch, Deck
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Rubber
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, Beach Front, Bay, Frontage, Deep Water Access, Direct Access, Private, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
  • Waterview Features: Bay, Private
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Generator Connection
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, Washer Hookup, Generator Connection
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 256.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 16.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 16.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 182.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 168.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 180.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 168.0
  • Bedroom5 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom3 Level: Third
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 224.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture
  • Dining Room Length: 16.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 14.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 176.0
  • Kitchen Features: Pantry,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Slider
  • Kitchen Length: 16.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Kitchen Width: 11.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 270.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Exterior Access
  • Room Living Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 15.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 180.0
  • Room Office Length: 12.0
  • Room Office Level: Third
  • Room Office Width: 15.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Home being Sold AS IS. Buyer/buyers agent to perform own due diligence,verify measurements. Elevation Certificate in hand. No heat on 3rd floor.Seller never lived in property.Previous owners built sea wall.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 1030010
  • Assessments: $3,031,900
  • Book: 50695
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: RES
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 6
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 0
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2

Property History for 55 Whiton Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 23, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73343611

$3,185,000
Apr 8, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73343611

Mar 20, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73343611

Mar 17, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73343611

$3,495,000
Mar 10, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73343611

$4,000,000
Jan 3, 2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72420330

$2,600,000
Nov 7, 2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72420330

Nov 6, 2018

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72420330

$2,649,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/23/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73343611

$3,185,000
04/08/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73343611

03/20/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73343611

03/17/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73343611

$3,495,000
03/10/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73343611

$4,000,000
01/03/2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72420330

$2,600,000
11/07/2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72420330

11/06/2018

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72420330

$2,649,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 55 Whiton Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$2,523,000Additions$454,900Total$2,977,900
Tax Record2025$31,834 ($2,653 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths3Total Finished SqFt3,510 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,510 SqFtStories3Lot Size25,600 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1890CountyPLYMOUTHAPNHING M:17 B:0 L:6.AFireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 55 Whiton Avenue

This home is within Hingham School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Wm L Foster Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Hingham Middle School
Public6 to 8

Hingham High School
Public9 to 12

Derby Academy
PrivatePK to 8

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