Plymouth County and Hingham Town property record for 497 Main St, Hingham, MA 02043
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,840 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.32 acres (13,935 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $10,204 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Refinance Sep 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:099.0-0000-0097.0 |
| Primary APN | M:099.0-0000-0097.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,840 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,694 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,205 sqft |
| Basement Area | 920 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 920 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,935 sqft (0.32 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1310990000000970 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 497 MAIN ST |
| City | HINGHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02043-4705 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Lot Number | 97 |
| Jurisdiction | HINGHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | HINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 501201 |
497 Main St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2020.
Source: Plymouth County and Hingham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 497 MAIN ST, HINGHAM, MA 02043-4705 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance ROCKLAND TRUST CO |
| Sep 2, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 21, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 53373-45 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HINGHAM MA |
| Property Address | 497 MAIN ST, HINGHAM, MA 02043-4705 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 53472-1 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 21, 2020 |
| Book Page | 53472/1 |
| Instrument | 88514 |
| Name | ROCKLAND TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HINGHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 2, 2020 |
| Property Address | 497 MAIN ST, HINGHAM, MA 02043-4705 |
| Document Number | 53373-45 |
| Book / Page | 053373 / 000045 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 81614 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 24, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 497 MAIN ST HINGHAM MA 020434705, HINGHAM, MA 02043-4705 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 497 Main St was $10,204, up 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 | $10,204.00 (+6.02%) | $974,600 (+8.24%) Land $535,300 Building $439,300 | $981,461 (-19.48%) |
| 2025 | $9,625.00 | $900,400 Land $465,400 Building $435,000 | $1,218,850 |
| 2023 | $8,252.00 | $825,200 Land $465,400 Building $359,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 497 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 16 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 16 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1996–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2013 · 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 497 Main 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 | 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 248 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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