Plymouth County and Hanover Town property record for 278 Main St, Hanover, MA 02339
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,021 sqft · built 1795 |
| Lot Size | 1.13 acres (49,223 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,858 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | HANO M:37 L:081 |
| Primary APN | HANO M:37 L:081 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,021 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,903 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,362 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,098 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,098 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1795 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1795 |
| Architectural Style | Historical |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 49,223 sqft (1.13 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1010 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 278 MAIN ST |
| City | HANOVER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02339-1923 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 81 |
| Jurisdiction | HANOVER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | HANOVER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 503101 |
278 Main St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since June 2014.
Source: Plymouth County and Hanover Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 278 MAIN ST, HANOVER, MA 02339-1923 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 20, 2014 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 20, 2014 |
| Deed Document Number | 201441398 |
| Deed Book / Page | 44441 / 84 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 278 Main St was $7,858.
Source: Plymouth County and Hanover Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Plymouth County |
| County Subdivision | Hanover Town |
| Unified School District | Hanover School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,858.00 | $636,300 Land $259,200 Building $377,100 | $778,715 |
| 2023 | $7,850.00 | $581,900 Land $259,200 Building $322,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 278 Main 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (1978–2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 12 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2006 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 278 Main 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 95% of the US · lower than 90% 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 | HANOVER WATER DEPT serves 14,984 people · EPA ID MA4122000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater influenced by surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jan 2020 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 25 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 110 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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