Plymouth County and Hingham Town property record for 42 Free St, Hingham, MA 02043
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,993 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.658 acres (28,645 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $12,588 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:118.0-0000-0016.0 |
| Primary APN | M:118.0-0000-0016.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,993 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,206 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,976 sqft |
| Basement Area | 616 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 616 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 28,645 sqft (0.658 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1311180000000160 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 42 FREE ST |
| City | HINGHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02043-3123 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | HINGHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | HINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 501201 |
42 Free St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2012.
Source: Plymouth County and Hingham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 FREE ST, HINGHAM, MA 02043-3123 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 6, 2012 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 6, 2012 |
| Deed Document Number | 201210 |
| Deed Book / Page | 42201 / 169 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HINGHAM MA |
| Property Address | 42 FREE ST, HINGHAM, MA 02043-3123 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 53961-128 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 8, 2020 |
| Book Page | 53961/128 |
| Instrument | 122609 |
| Name | LIBERTY BAY CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 373 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 42 Free St was $12,588, up 5.1% 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 | $12,588.00 (+5.06%) | $1,202,300 (+7.26%) Land $582,300 Building $620,000 | $1,402,674 (-25.88%) |
| 2025 | $11,982.00 | $1,120,900 Land $506,500 Building $614,400 | $1,892,400 |
| 2023 | $10,368.00 | $1,036,800 Land $506,500 Building $530,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 42 Free 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1982–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 8 |
| 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 42 Free 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 104 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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