Plymouth County and Hingham Town property record for 256 North St, Hingham, MA 02043
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,538 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.078 acres (3,403 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $169,900 (Aug 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $6,485 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2025 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | M:060.0-0000-0071.0 |
| Primary APN | M:060.0-0000-0071.0 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,538 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,346 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 540 sqft |
| Basement Area | 486 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 486 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,403 sqft (0.078 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1310600000000710 |
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| Street Address | 256 NORTH ST |
| City | HINGHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02043-2127 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Lot Number | 71 |
| Jurisdiction | HINGHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | HINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2031 |
| Census Tract | 501102 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Lincoln Historic District listed 1991 · 586 contributing resources · NRIS 90001728 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
256 North St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2011.
Source: Plymouth County and Hingham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 256 NORTH ST, HINGHAM, MA 02043-2127 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 12, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 12, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 9, 2011 |
| Deed Document Number | 20116 |
| Deed Book / Page | 40216 / 37 |
| Transfer Doc | 0038921-27 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | HINGHAM MA |
| Property Address | 256 NORTH ST, HINGHAM, MA 02043-2127 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 059983-283 |
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| Date | May 27, 2025 |
| Book Page | 59983/283 |
| Instrument | 32068 |
| Name | SHARON AND CRESCENT UNITED CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2045 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 256 North St was $6,485, up 4.4% 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 | $6,485.00 (+4.38%) | $619,400 (+6.57%) Land $361,300 Building $258,100 | $621,177 (-39.57%) |
| 2025 | $6,213.00 | $581,200 Land $314,200 Building $267,000 | $1,027,900 |
| 2023 | $5,132.00 | $513,200 Land $314,200 Building $199,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 256 North St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area within the regulatory floodway; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | Yes |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 16 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 18 units insured incl. 2 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1978–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 256 North St is low, with less than 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 98% of the US · lower than 96% of Massachusetts |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 |
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| 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 201 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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