Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $92,500 on Oct 10, 1980
8 SHIP ST
HINGHAM, MA 02043
5
Beds
3
Baths
2,487 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1835
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
11
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
Valuation
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$92,500 · Oct 10, 1980
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$13,089 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,250,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$788,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$461,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,124,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,064,155
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyPLYMOUTH
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.24
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Stone
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
Transaction History(4)
Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.
EHM
Foster Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.0 mi
Hingham High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
Hingham Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.3 mi
District: Hingham School District
Neighborhood · ZIP 02043These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.
CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.41
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.72
Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.
Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.40%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.23,951
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,006 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$173,975
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$228,587
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.52%
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How this home compares
8 Ship St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.
- Bigger than 79% of homes in Plymouth County
- Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in Hingham 02043
- Among the oldest homes in Plymouth County
How it measures up in Hingham 02043
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hingham 02043.
Living area2,487 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,224 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 61% of homes nearby
Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.48 acBigger
Bigger than 16% of homes nearby
Year built1835
OlderTypical 1964Newer
Newer than 4% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Downtown Hingham | Hingham 02043 | Plymouth County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 2,487 ft² | 49% of homes | 61% of homes | 79% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.24 ac | 44% of homes | 16% of homes | 29% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1835 | 17% of homes | 4% of homes | almost no homes |
About 8 Ship St
When did 8 Ship St, Hingham, MA last sell?
8 Ship St, Hingham, MA last sold on Oct 10, 1980 for $92,500, according to the county's recorded deed.
How big is 8 Ship St, Hingham, MA?
8 Ship St, Hingham, MA has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,487 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.
When was 8 Ship St, Hingham, MA built?
8 Ship St, Hingham, MA was built in 1835, making it 191 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.
What schools serve 8 Ship St, Hingham, MA?
8 Ship St, Hingham, MA is assigned to Foster Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Hingham High School (high), rated A; Hingham Middle School (middle), rated A+. All sit in Hingham School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.
How does 8 Ship St, Hingham, MA compare to other homes in Hingham 02043?
Among the 7,616 homes in Hingham 02043, it is bigger than 61% of them (2,487 ft² against a typical 2,224 ft²), its lot is bigger than 16% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.48 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1835 against a typical 1964). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.
What are the property taxes on 8 Ship St, Hingham, MA?
The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Ship St, Hingham, MA was $13,089. The county assessed it at $1,250,100.
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