Plymouth County and Hingham Town property record for 20 Lafayette Ave, Hingham, MA 02043
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,490 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 0.383 acres (16,700 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $895,000 (Sep 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $17,903 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:061.0-0000-0172.0 |
| Primary APN | M:061.0-0000-0172.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,490 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,447 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,583 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,499 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,499 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1870 |
| Architectural Style | Historical |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 16,700 sqft (0.383 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1310610000001720 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 20 LAFAYETTE AVE |
| City | HINGHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02043-2416 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Lot Number | 172 |
| Jurisdiction | HINGHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | HINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 501102 |
Source: Plymouth County and Hingham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 LAFAYETTE AVE, HINGHAM, MA 02043-2416 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 5, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 5, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 20487 / 283 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $17,903.00 (+9.07%) | $1,709,900 (+11.36%) Land $624,300 Building $1,085,600 | $1,826,484 |
| 2025 | $16,414.00 (+11.26%) | $1,535,500 (+4.08%) Land $566,500 Building $969,000 | |
| 2023 | $14,753.00 | $1,475,300 Land $566,500 Building $908,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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.
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 279 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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