Plymouth County and Hingham Town property record for 438 Gardner St, Hingham, MA 02043
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,006 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 1.36 acres (59,602 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $9,767 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:214.0-0000-0003.0 |
| Primary APN | M:214.0-0000-0003.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,006 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,220 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,320 sqft |
| Basement Area | 780 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 780 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 59,602 sqft (1.36 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1312140000000030 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 438 GARDNER ST |
| City | HINGHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02043-3832 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RB |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | HINGHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | HINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 501204 |
438 Gardner St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2021.
Source: Plymouth County and Hingham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 438 GARDNER ST, HINGHAM, MA 02043-3832 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2016 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2016 |
| Deed Document Number | 201687653 |
| Deed Book / Page | 47542 / 55 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 28, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 056301-162 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HINGHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 11, 2022 |
| Property Address | 438 GARDNER ST, HINGHAM, MA 02043-3832 |
| Document Number | 056301-162 |
| Book / Page | 56301 / 162 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2843 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 28, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 438 GARDNER ST, HINGHAM, MA 02043-3832 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 438 Gardner St was $9,767, up 8.6% 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 | $9,767.00 (+8.58%) | $932,900 (+10.87%) Land $529,000 Building $403,900 | $951,109 (+1.16%) |
| 2025 | $8,995.00 | $841,400 Land $461,000 Building $380,400 | $940,215 |
| 2023 | $7,546.00 | $754,600 Land $461,000 Building $293,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 438 Gardner St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2025.
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 File median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2025) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2025 · other causes |
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 438 Gardner 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 94% of the US · lower than 88% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 64 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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