Price Adjustment - 21 French St, Hingham MA
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Charles King is a top-producing real estate agent in Hingham, MA and a trusted Realtor serving the South Shore of Massachusetts, including Hanover, Hu...
Charles King is a top-producing real estate agent in Hingham, MA and a trusted Realtor serving the South Shore of Massachusetts, including Hanover, Hu...
Price Adjustment at 21 French Street, Hingham — Now $1,350,000 | Exceptional Value at $482/Sq Ft
Published: May 27, 2026 By: Charles King | Charles King Group of Real Broker MA, LLC
We're announcing a price adjustment on 21 French Street, Hingham, MA 02043. The new asking price is $1,350,000 — and at 2,800 square feet of finished living space, that puts this home at approximately $482 per square foot. For context, comparable 4-bedroom homes in the 2,500–3,000 square foot range have been selling in Hingham at an average of $579 per square foot. That's nearly $100 per square foot below the Hingham average for the same size and bedroom count.
In one of Greater Boston's most competitive towns, that's not a small gap. That's exceptional value.
Why This Price Matters in Hingham
Hingham is consistently one of the South Shore's top-performing markets. Strong schools, a walkable downtown, the commuter rail, and proximity to both Boston and the coast keep demand high year-round. Most 4-bedroom homes in this size range trade quickly and at a premium — buyers expect to pay up for the address.
At $1,350,000, 21 French Street is now priced meaningfully below the going rate per square foot for comparable Hingham homes. For a buyer who has been watching this market and waiting for the right opening, this is it.
What it means for buyers
You're getting Hingham square footage at a price point that, on a per-square-foot basis, looks more like a less competitive town. The total dollar number is still real money — but you're not paying the typical Hingham premium for the space.
What You Get at 21 French Street
This is a beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home on a large, level corner lot at the intersection of French Street and Cranberry Lane — a quiet cul-de-sac neighborhood that's hard to come by in this part of Hingham.
The main level is open and full of natural light. The front living room flows into the kitchen, which opens into a vaulted family room with sliders to the deck — exactly the kind of indoor/outdoor layout buyers ask for and rarely find at this price. There's a built-in office area off the kitchen, ideal for hybrid work or homework central.
The main level also includes a spacious primary suite with a newly updated bathroom (2024) and three closets, plus three additional bedrooms and a full bath.
The lower level offers serious flex space — a playroom/family room, a half bath with laundry, a second office area, and a mudroom off the 2-car garage. That's two distinct office spaces, which matters in a market where work-from-home setups have become a real buyer requirement.
Outside, you have a fenced-in yard with both a deck and a patio — set on a level corner lot that's bigger than most in the immediate area.
Recent updates include:
- Roof (2019)
- Central air (2019)
- Primary bathroom (2024)
These are the big-ticket items buyers worry about. They're already done.
Location: Less Than a Mile to PRS and the Commuter Rail
Location is one of the strongest pieces of this listing. 21 French Street is less than a mile to Plymouth River School (PRS) and the Hingham commuter rail station, with easy access to Derby Street Shoppes and Route 3.
That means:
- Walkable to one of Hingham's elementary schools — a meaningful daily quality-of-life factor for families
- Walkable to the commuter rail — Boston-bound commuters know how much this matters
- Minutes to Derby Street — restaurants, shopping, the everyday errand radius
- Quick Route 3 access — north toward Boston or south toward the Cape
What it means for buyers
You're not just buying square footage — you're buying a walk-to-school, walk-to-train address in Hingham. Those addresses rarely come up, and when they do, they don't usually come up at $482 per square foot.
The Math, Plainly
Here's the comparison side by side:
Ready to See It in Person?
If you've been waiting for the right Hingham home at the right number, this is worth a closer look. We'd be glad to walk you through 21 French Street in person, talk through the neighborhood, and answer any questions about the local market.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the new asking price for 21 French Street in Hingham?
The new asking price for 21 French Street, Hingham, MA 02043 is $1,350,000, reduced from its prior list price. At approximately 2,800 square feet, that works out to about $482 per square foot — meaningfully below the Hingham average for comparable 4-bedroom homes. (Source: MLSPIN, current listing.)
How does $482 per square foot compare to other Hingham homes?
Comparable 4-bedroom Hingham homes in the 2,500–3,000 square foot range have been selling at an average of approximately $579 per square foot. At $482 per square foot, 21 French Street is priced nearly $100 below the average, which is a significant discount in one of the South Shore's most competitive towns. (Source: MLSPIN, recent Hingham single-family sales.)
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 21 French Street have?
21 French Street is a 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom single-family home. The main level includes the primary suite with a newly updated bathroom (2024) and three additional bedrooms with a full bath. The lower level includes a half bath with laundry. (Source: MLSPIN listing details.)
What recent updates have been made to the home?
Key updates include a new primary bathroom (2024), roof (2019), and central air (2019). These are the major capital items buyers typically worry about when evaluating an older home — at 21 French Street, they've already been addressed. (Source: MLSPIN listing details.)
How close is 21 French Street to schools and the commuter rail?
The home is less than a mile to Plymouth River School (PRS) and the Hingham commuter rail station, with easy access to Derby Street Shoppes and Route 3. That walkable proximity to both an elementary school and the train is one of the most searched-for combinations among Hingham buyers. (Source: MLSPIN listing details.)
Is now a good time to buy a home in Hingham?
Hingham remains one of the South Shore's strongest markets, with sustained demand driven by schools, commuter access, and limited inventory. When a well-updated 4-bedroom home in a cul-de-sac neighborhood comes available at nearly $100 below the average price per square foot, that's the kind of opening buyers wait for. (Source: MLSPIN, Hingham single-family market data.)
How do I schedule a showing at 21 French Street?
Showings can be scheduled directly through the Charles King Group. Contact the team at (617) 549-8542 or [email protected] to arrange a private tour or request additional listing details.