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  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 3,112 Sq. Ft.
  • 2.6 Acres
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 1 day ago

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278 Main St,Kingston, MA 02364

278 Main StKingstonMA02364

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    278 Main St,Kingston, MA 02364
    278 Main StKingstonMA02364
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Welcome home to the historic Captain Adams House, an elegant 3,112 sq. ft. antique residence set on 2.6 picturesque acres extending all the way to the Jones River. Rich in character and history, this distinctive property offers 4 spacious bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, a living room, parlor/den, kitchen, private office, 5 fireplaces, custom built-ins, and period details throughout. A pottery studio in the basement provides additional space for creative pursuits. Outside, the expansive grounds are designed for both relaxation and entertaining, featuring a 40' x 20' in-ground pool, detached 2-story 2-car garage/barn, screened-in gazebo, pool house, wood shed, and an outdoor patio surrounded by established gardens filled with perennials, dogwoods, and Rose of Sharon. A private wooded path winds through the rear of the property to approximately 200 feet of frontage along the Jones River, creating a peaceful waterfront retreat. The detached garage/barn and home office at the rear of the house offer exciting possibilities for future customization, including potential ADU or investment opportunities, subject to applicable approvals. Another special feature is the property's memorial flagpole, dedicated by members of the community to the previous owners, after the loss of their son in 911. The home's history is equally remarkable. Jazz trombonist, vocalist, and bandleader Pee Wee Hunt purchased the property in 1956 following a career that spanned from the late 1920s through the 1950s. Earlier, Rev. Courtland Y. DeNormandie of First Parish Church purchased the home in 1872 with his wife from Nathaniel Adams, son of original owner Captain Charles Adams, who arranged for the home's construction. Offering historic character, substantial acreage, waterfront, recreational amenities, and tremendous potential, the Captain Adams House presents a rare opportunity to reimagine an exceptional property in one of Massachusetts' great historic communities.

Full Property Details for 278 Main St

General

  • Price: $1,049,999
  • Taxes: $9,677 (2026)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MLSPin
  • MLS ID: 73584417
  • Updated: 9/30/2026
  • Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 10
  • Interior Features: Ceiling - Half-Vaulted, Office
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 5
  • Fireplace(s): Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Floor Baths: 1
  • Main - Full Baths: 2
  • Bathroom 1: Full Bathroom, Bathroom with Tub, Window(s) - Picture, 9.00 x 8.00, Main, First, 72 Sq. Ft.
  • Bathroom 2: Full Bathroom, Linen Closet, Window(s) - Picture, 12.00 x 7.00, Second, 84 Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Primary Bedroom: 23.00 x 14.00, Second, 322 Sq. Ft.
  • Bedroom 2: Hardwood Flooring, Picture Window(s), 14.00 x 13.00, Second, 182 Sq. Ft.
  • Bedroom 3: Wall-to-Wall Carpet, Picture Window(s), 12.00 x 11.00, Second, 132 Sq. Ft.
  • Bedroom 4: Hardwood Flooring, Picture Window(s), Decorative Molding, 9.00 x 8.00, Second, 72 Sq. Ft.

Other Rooms

  • Living Room: Wall-to-Wall Carpet, Picture Window(s), Crown Molding, Decorative Molding, 23.00 x 14.00, Main, First, 322 Sq. Ft.
  • Family Room: Coffered Ceiling(s), Hardwood Flooring, Picture Window(s), Crown Molding, Decorative Molding, 13.00 x 14.00, Main, First, 182 Sq. Ft.
  • Kitchen: Custom-Built Closet/Cabinets, Hardwood Flooring, Picture Window(s), Kitchen Island, Breakfast Bar/Nook, Crown Molding, 16.00 x 15.00, Main, First, 240 Sq. Ft.
  • Dining Room: Coffered Ceiling(s), Custom-Built Closet/Cabinets, Hardwood Flooring, Picture Window(s), Crown Molding, Decorative Molding, 16.00 x 16.00, Main, First, 256 Sq. Ft.
  • Office: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Picture, Ceiling - Half-Vaulted, 18.00 x 14.00, Main, 252 Sq. Ft.

Additional Information

  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: In Ground

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Pool - Inground, Storage, Gazebo, Garden

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Spaces: 10
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off Street, Paved

Location

  • County: Plymouth
  • Driving Directions: GPS

Heating & Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating Type: Steam, Natural Gas
  • Heating Fuel: Steam, Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Utility Description: Connection for Gas Range, Connection for Gas Oven

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Antique
  • Exterior Const.: Frame
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Full
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Square Feet: 3,112
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
  • Year Built: 1806

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Gazebo

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 2.6
  • Lot Dimensions: 2.6
  • Frontage: Public
  • Lot Features: Wooded

Water Features

  • Water Front: Yes
  • Water Front Desc.: Waterfront, Stream, River, Bay, Beach Ownership(Public)

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $337.4
  • Tax Amount: $9,677
  • Tax Year: 2026

Disclosures and Reports

  • Disclosures/Rstr.: Buyer and buyer’s agent are responsible for conducting all due diligence and verifying any potential uses of the land and property with the Town of Kingston. Solar panels are owned and will be paid in full by the seller at closing. Seller shall retain all SREC credits following closing.
  • Property ID: 1051624
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Schools serving 278 Main St

School Districts:Kingston School District, Silver Lake School District
NameGradesDistance
Kingston Elementary School
150 Main Street, Kingston, MA 02364
K-21.3 mi
Kingston Intermediate School
65 2nd Brook Street, Kingston, MA 02364
3-61.3 mi
Silver Lake Regional Middle School
256 Pembroke Street, Kingston, MA 02364
7-82.5 mi
Silver Lake Regional High School
260 Pembroke Street, Kingston, MA 02364
9-122.7 mi
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Price & Sales History for 278 Main St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
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9/30/2026
Listed
$1,049,999
125.32%
MLS
8/02/2016
Sold
$466,000
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Tax History for 278 Main St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$9,440
12%
$727,800
9%
2024
$8,453
1%
$665,100
6%
2023
$8,369
—
$626,400
9%
2022
$8,356
1%
$573,100
12%
2021
$8,244
2%
$512,700
4%
2020
$8,049
—
$494,400
1%
2019
$8,082
13%
$491,000
13%
2018
$7,172
3%
$436,000
3%
2017
$6,976
-11%
$422,800
-5%
2016
$7,872
6%
$447,000
2%
2015
$7,394
7%
$436,500
5%
2014
$6,919
—
$414,800
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278 Main St, Kingston, MA 02364 (MLS# 73584417) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 278 Main St is currently listed for $1,049,999 and was received on September 30, 2026. This property is listed by John Westlund from our Plymouth Office.Want to learn more about 278 Main St? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in South Stoughton? You can browse all South Stoughton real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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