Plymouth County and Hingham Town property record for 242 Hersey St, Hingham, MA 02043
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,336 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.642 acres (27,977 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $334,000 (Sep 1989) |
| Tax Bill | $12,354 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Transfer Aug 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:089.0-0000-0136.0 |
| Primary APN | M:089.0-0000-0136.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,336 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,294 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,348 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,426 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,426 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 27,977 sqft (0.642 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1310890000001360 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 242 HERSEY ST |
| City | HINGHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02043-2730 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 00 |
| Legal Subdivision | BRIAN DAVIS |
| Legal Lot Number | 136 |
| Jurisdiction | HINGHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | HINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 501102 |
242 Hersey St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2023.
Source: Plymouth County and Hingham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 242 HERSEY ST, HINGHAM, MA 02043-2730 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Aug 31, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SOUTH SHORE BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 15, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 15, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 28, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 058500-107 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HINGHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 1, 2023 |
| Property Address | 242 HERSEY ST, HINGHAM, MA 02043-2730 |
| Document Number | 058500-107 |
| Book / Page | 58500 / 107 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 78735 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 242 HERSEY ST, HINGHAM, MA 02043-2730 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HINGHAM MA |
| Property Address | 242 HERSEY ST, HINGHAM, MA 02043-2730 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 50240-303 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 31, 2018 |
| Book Page | 50240/303 |
| Instrument | 72279 |
| Name | SOUTH SHORE BANK |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2038 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 242 Hersey St was $12,354, up 5.2% 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 | $12,354.00 (+5.2%) | $1,179,900 (+7.41%) Land $580,000 Building $599,900 | $1,370,481 (+6.23%) |
| 2025 | $11,743.00 | $1,098,500 Land $504,400 Building $594,100 | $1,290,100 |
| 2023 | $9,969.00 | $996,900 Land $504,400 Building $492,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 242 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 242 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 248 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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