Plymouth County and Hingham Town property record for 53 Hersey St, Hingham, MA 02043
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,262 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.181 acres (7,880 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,937 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:070.0-0000-0064.0 |
| Primary APN | M:070.0-0000-0064.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,262 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,524 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 932 sqft |
| Basement Area | 932 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 932 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,880 sqft (0.181 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1310700000000640 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 HERSEY ST |
| City | HINGHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02043-4607 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Lot Number | 64 |
| Jurisdiction | HINGHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | HINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4031 |
| Census Tract | 501102 |
53 Hersey St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2006.
Source: Plymouth County and Hingham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 HERSEY ST, HINGHAM, MA 02043-4607 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 3, 2006 |
| Deed Sale | May 3, 2006 |
| Deed Book / Page | 32622 / 302 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 53 Hersey St was $7,937, up 9.5% 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 | $7,937.00 (+9.51%) | $758,100 (+11.81%) Land $495,100 Building $263,000 | $695,167 (-25.55%) |
| 2025 | $7,248.00 | $678,000 Land $430,600 Building $247,400 | $933,755 |
| 2023 | $6,188.00 | $618,800 Land $430,600 Building $188,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Hersey St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 19 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 24 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 24 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 19 (1978–2018) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2018 · Severe Winter Storm 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 53 Hersey 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 86% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 201 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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