Plymouth County and Hingham Town property record for 172 Hersey St, Hingham, MA 02043
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,277 sqft · built 1814 |
| Lot Size | 0.352 acres (15,325 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $902,000 (Apr 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $15,969 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Refinance Oct 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:089.0-0000-0117.0 |
| Primary APN | M:089.0-0000-0117.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,277 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,651 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,840 sqft |
| Basement Area | 600 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 600 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1814 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1814 |
| Architectural Style | Historical |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 15,325 sqft (0.352 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1310890000001170 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 172 HERSEY ST |
| City | HINGHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02043-2706 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | XX |
| Legal Lot Number | 117 |
| Jurisdiction | HINGHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | HINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 501102 |
172 Hersey St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2016.
Source: Plymouth County and Hingham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 172 HERSEY ST, HINGHAM, MA 02043-2706 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance HINGHAM INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS |
| Oct 6, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 29, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 29, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 15, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 46866 / 71 |
| Transfer Doc | 0046866-71 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HINGHAM MA |
| Property Address | 172 HERSEY ST, HINGHAM, MA 02043-2706 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 055076-180 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 1, 2021 |
| Book Page | 55076/180 |
| Instrument | 63141 |
| Name | HINGHAM INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HINGHAM MA |
| Property Address | 172 HERSEY ST, HINGHAM, MA 02043-2706 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 53575-106 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 6, 2020 |
| Book Page | 53575/106 |
| Instrument | 95547 |
| Name | FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 172 Hersey St was $15,969, up 10.6% from the year before.
Source: Plymouth County and Hingham Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Plymouth County |
| County Subdivision | Hingham Town |
| Unified School District | Hingham School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $15,969.00 (+10.58%) | $1,525,200 (+12.9%) Land $539,100 Building $986,100 | $2,010,989 (+29.66%) |
| 2025 | $14,441.00 | $1,350,900 Land $468,800 Building $882,100 | $1,550,970 |
| 2023 | $11,010.00 | $1,101,000 Land $468,800 Building $632,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 172 Hersey St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 15 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 units insured incl. 2 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1996–2001) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2001 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 172 Hersey St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | WEIR RIVER WATER SYSTEM serves 45,339 people · EPA ID MA4131000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 127 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
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