Plymouth County and Hingham Town property record for 27 Water St, Hingham, MA 02043
| Property Type | Duplex |
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| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 3,162 sqft · built 1832 |
| Lot Size | 0.225 acres (9,780 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $240,000 (Mar 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $13,381 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:062.0-0000-0015.0 |
| Primary APN | M:062.0-0000-0015.0 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,162 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,832 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,657 sqft |
| Basement Area | 266 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 266 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1832 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1832 |
| Architectural Style | Historical |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,780 sqft (0.225 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1310620000000150 |
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| Street Address | 27 WATER ST |
| City | HINGHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02043-1942 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | XX |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | HINGHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | HINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 501101 |
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.
27 Water St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 1994.
Source: Plymouth County and Hingham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 27 WATER ST, HINGHAM, MA 02043-1942 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 2, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 2, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 27 Water St was $13,381, up 4.6% 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 | $13,381.00 (+4.64%) | $1,278,000 (+6.83%) Land $547,400 Building $730,600 | $1,049,153 |
| 2025 | $12,788.00 | $1,196,300 Land $544,000 Building $652,300 | |
| 2023 | $11,593.00 | $1,159,300 Land $544,000 Building $615,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 27 Water 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 10 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1982–2001) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2001 · 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 27 Water 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 |
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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 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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