Plymouth County and Hingham Town property record for 257 North St, Hingham, MA 02043
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,587 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.251 acres (10,940 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $133,000 (Sep 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $8,440 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:060.0-0000-0036.0 |
| Primary APN | M:060.0-0000-0036.0 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,587 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,841 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 921 sqft |
| Basement Area | 630 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 630 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,940 sqft (0.251 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1310600000000360 |
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| Street Address | 257 NORTH ST |
| City | HINGHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02043-2155 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Lot Number | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | HINGHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | HINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| 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.
257 North St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 1994.
Source: Plymouth County and Hingham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 257 NORTH ST, HINGHAM, MA 02043-2155 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Sep 27, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 27, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 257 North St was $8,440, up 8.7% 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 | $8,440.00 (+8.65%) | $806,100 (+10.93%) Land $447,900 Building $358,200 | $946,725 (+32.68%) |
| 2025 | $7,768.00 | $726,700 Land $389,500 Building $337,200 | $713,545 |
| 2023 | $6,420.00 | $642,000 Land $389,500 Building $252,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 257 North 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 AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| 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 257 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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| 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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