Plymouth County and Hanover Town property record for 48 Birch Dr, Hanover, MA 02339
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,669 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.7 acres (30,492 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $470,000 (Jun 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $9,328 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Mortgage Dec 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | HANO M:77 L:078 |
| Primary APN | HANO M:77 L:078 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,669 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,702 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Basement Area | 648 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 648 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 30,492 sqft (0.7 acres) |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Vinyl Pool |
| Pool Area | 648 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1010 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 48 BIRCH DR |
| City | HANOVER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02339-2502 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 78 |
| Jurisdiction | HANOVER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | HANOVER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 503102 |
48 Birch Dr is owned by an individual who acquired it in December 2019.
Source: Plymouth County and Hanover Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 659 WASHINGTON ST, WHITMAN, MA 02382-1313 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK |
| Dec 9, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 18, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 18, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201047952 |
| Deed Book / Page | 38638 / 286 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 4, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 52063-13 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HANOVER MA |
| Property Address | 48 BIRCH DR, HANOVER, MA 02339-2502 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 53849-185 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 19, 2020 |
| Book Page | 53849/185 |
| Instrument | 114661 |
| Name | FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HANOVER MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 9, 2019 |
| Property Address | 48 BIRCH DR, HANOVER, MA 02339-2502 |
| Document Number | 52063-13 |
| Book / Page | 52063 / 13 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 4, 2019 |
| Instrument | 107253 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 11, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 659 WASHINGTON ST, WHITMAN, MA 02382-1313 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 52063-17 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 9, 2019 |
| Book Page | 52063/17 |
| Instrument | 107254 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 373 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 48 Birch Dr was $9,328.
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 | $9,328.00 | $755,300 Land $269,600 Building $485,700 | $907,725 |
| 2023 | $8,702.00 | $645,100 Land $245,100 Building $400,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 48 Birch Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 48 Birch Dr 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 | 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 | 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 107 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
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