May 26, 2026 – Boston, MA – A.W. Perry a privately held real estate firm that has strived to provide the highest level of service and value to its clients for more than 140 years, today announced its acquisition of approximately 128 acres in Kingston, Massachusetts on the Kingston–Plymouth town line. The acquisition includes the former Sacred Heart High School campus at 399 Bishops Highway as well as an additional 47 acres of land nearby. Sacred Heart High School, a longstanding institution, closed its doors in 2020.
Under the direction of the Perry family’s fifth generation of leaders, A.W. Perry continues to maintain a reputation for strength, stability, and integrity, and is known for fostering long-standing business relationships across Greater Boston and the South Shore. The Kingston acquisition reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to expanding its presence in the region, where A.W. Perry currently controls a number of parcels and has deep historical roots.
This significant land purchase secured at auction marks an important step in the continued growth of A.W. Perry’s residential division. With housing demand at historic levels across the South Shore, the company intends to evaluate a range of redevelopment opportunities for the property, including potential residential use and adaptive reuse concepts, as it begins its due diligence and long-term planning. Given the scale and location of this land assemblage, there’s a unique opportunity to explore a range of future possibilities.
A.W. Perry’s interest in Kingston is bolstered by the town’s strong fundamentals and connectivity. The property offers proximity to Route 3, Route 44, Colony Place Plaza and is located just four miles from the Kingston MBTA Commuter Rail Station. The company also owns additional properties in Kingston on Hawthorne Road and Pembroke Street and is completing new residential developments in nearby Duxbury, MA.
“As stewards of real estate on the South Shore for more than a century, we see this acquisition as a unique opportunity to carry forward the legacy of this important campus and explore a thoughtful vision for its next chapter,” said Mark Flaherty, President, A.W. Perry.
“This property aligns with our long-term strategy of acquiring and repositioning sites across the South Shore, where we continue to invest in residential, commercial, and mixed-use opportunities that strengthen the region,” added Fran DeCoste, Executive Vice President, A.W. Perry.
A.W. Perry continues to build momentum across its south-of-Boston portfolio. Last spring, the company’s flagship property, One Tech in Rockland, MA, secured the region’s largest new office lease in more than a decade with Rockland Trust’s new headquarters. One Tech is currently being repositioned to combine flexibility, innovation, and wellness, featuring a full-service cafeteria, cuttingedge fitness, yoga and conferencing rooms, walking trails, locker facilities, and communal outdoor space, all designed to promote productivity, community, and lifestyle balance. The property has 5,000 – 60,000 square feet available for companies seeking bestinclass campus amenities.
As A.W. Perry begins its planning and due diligence for the Kingston site, the company looks forward to engaging with local stakeholders and community members as the long-term vision evolves.
