About this home

Welcome home to the historic Captain Adams House, as shared in the recent book, Tales of Jones River Village: Kingston's 300 Years. This elegant 3,112 sq. ft. antique residence sits 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.

Facts and features

Schools

• Kingston Elementary School

  elementary · K-2 · 1.2 mi

• Silver Lake Regional Middle School

  middle · 7-8 · 2.5 mi

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• Silver Lake Regional High School

  high · 9-12 · 2.7 mi

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• Fellowship Christian Academy

  elementary · K-8 · 0.6 mi

• Kingston Intermediate School

  elementary · 3-6 · 1.2 mi

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• Bay Farm Montessori Academy

  elementary · K-8 · 1.6 mi

Price history

• Sep 30, 2026 · Listed$1,049,999
• Mar 21, 2026 · Listing Removed$1,050,000
• Feb 12, 2026 · Price Changed$1,050,000
• Dec 9, 2025 · Listed$1,195,000
• Aug 2, 2016 · Sold$466,000
• May 16, 2016 · Listed$469,500
• Dec 6, 2014 · Listing Removed$424,900
• Oct 29, 2014 · Price Changed$424,900

Tax history

• 2026$9,677 tax · $754,800 assessed
• 2024$8,453 tax · $665,100 assessed
• 2023$8,369 tax · $626,400 assessed
• 2022$8,356 tax · $573,100 assessed
• 2021$8,244 tax · $512,700 assessed
• 2020$8,049 tax · $494,400 assessed
• 2019$8,082 tax · $491,000 assessed
• 2018$7,172 tax · $436,000 assessed

Home value

$1,043,016

• Quantarium$1,043,016
• Cotality$1,021,500
• Collateral Analytics$2,017,000

Where it is