Plymouth County and Hingham Town property record for 278 East St, Hingham, MA 02043
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,718 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.459 acres (20,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $471,000 (Sep 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $8,195 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2017 Line of Credit Dec 2020 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:065.0-0000-0007.0 |
| Primary APN | M:065.0-0000-0007.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,718 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,272 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,778 sqft |
| Basement Area | 589 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 589 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,000 sqft (0.459 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1310650000000070 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 278 EAST ST |
| City | HINGHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02043-2008 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | HINGHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | HINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 501101 |
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 | 278 EAST ST, HINGHAM, MA 02043-2008 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit HINGHAM FCU |
| Dec 29, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance STIFEL BANK & TRUST |
| Sep 1, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CTR |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 8, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 8, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 44718 / 306 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HINGHAM MA |
| Property Address | 278 EAST ST, HINGHAM, MA 02043-2008 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 48143-160 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 24, 2017 |
| Book Page | 48143/160 |
| Instrument | 15936 |
| Name | HINGHAM FCU |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 396 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HINGHAM MA |
| Property Address | 278 EAST ST, HINGHAM, MA 02043-2008 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 54092-67 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Book Page | 54092/67 |
| Instrument | 131567 |
| Name | STIFEL BANK & TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HINGHAM MA |
| Property Address | 278 EAST ST, HINGHAM, MA 02043-2008 |
| Document Number | 48902-149 |
| Book / Page | 048902 / 000149 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 1, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 26, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Document Number | 48902-149 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 8, 2017 |
| Book Page | 048902/000149 |
| Instrument | 77927 |
| Name | MORTGAGE RESEARCH CTR |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 7, 2047 |
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 | $8,195.00 (+2.87%) | $782,700 (+5.03%) Land $331,200 Building $451,500 | $872,508 (+0.16%) |
| 2025 | $7,966.00 (+12.32%) | $745,200 (+5.08%) Land $336,000 Building $409,200 | $871,150 |
| 2023 | $7,092.00 | $709,200 Land $312,000 Building $397,200 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 15 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 45 (1978–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 45 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2018 · Severe Winter Storm 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.
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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 40 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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