Plymouth County and Hingham Town property record for 42 Elm St, Hingham, MA 02043
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,103 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.267 acres (11,650 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,100,000 (Mar 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $18,094 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Refinance Jun 2018 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:071.0-0000-0082.0 |
| Primary APN | M:071.0-0000-0082.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,103 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,035 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,650 sqft (0.267 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1310710000000820 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 42 ELM ST |
| City | HINGHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02043-2435 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Lot Number | 82 |
| Jurisdiction | HINGHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | HINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 501102 |
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 | 42 ELM ST, HINGHAM, MA 02043-2435 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 13, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance BRIDGEWATER SAVINGS BANK |
| Jun 4, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage BLUE HILLS BANK |
| Mar 21, 2017 | Deed, Transfer WASHINGTON TRUST MTG |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 21, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 21, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 15, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 48225 / 39 |
| Transfer Doc | 44839-76 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HINGHAM MA |
| Property Address | 42 ELM ST, HINGHAM, MA 02043-2435 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 52747-223 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 13, 2020 |
| Book Page | 52747/223 |
| Instrument | 39772 |
| Name | BRIDGEWATER SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HINGHAM MA |
| Property Address | 42 ELM ST, HINGHAM, MA 02043-2435 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 49876-69 |
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| Date | Jun 4, 2018 |
| Book Page | 49876/69 |
| Instrument | 42300 |
| Name | BLUE HILLS BANK |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HINGHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 21, 2017 |
| Property Address | 42 ELM ST, HINGHAM, MA 02043-2435 |
| Document Number | 48225-39 |
| Book / Page | 48225 / 39 |
| Instrument | 22746 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 11, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $107.63 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 482250041 |
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| Date | Mar 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 48225/0041 |
| Name | WASHINGTON TRUST MTG |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 21, 2047 |
| Rate | 3.38% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate At Change | 40.1% |
| Max Rate | 3% |
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 | $18,094.00 (+12.57%) | $1,728,200 (+14.94%) Land $793,400 Building $934,800 | $1,797,852 (+0.13%) |
| 2025 | $16,073.00 (+10.57%) | $1,503,600 (+3.43%) Land $666,900 Building $836,700 | $1,795,500 |
| 2023 | $14,537.00 | $1,453,700 Land $666,900 Building $786,800 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 15 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 units insured incl. 2 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1996–2001) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2001 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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