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55 Downer Ave

Hingham, MA 02043

Institutional
Owner
Tow...
Owner Type
Government
Tenure
46 yrs
Assessed
$11,251,300
Built
1980
Sq Ft
62,663
Lot
39.8 ac
Bed/Bath
—
Type
Institutional
Elevated Risks22ConditionC1Fire GradeBPermits44Last PermitJul 2025FloodAESurgeCat 2

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55 Downer Ave, Hingham, MA 02043— Property Report

Home& Property Details

55 Downer Ave is a Institutional built in 1980 located in Hingham, PLYMOUTH County, MA. The home has 62,663 square feet of living area on a 39.8-acre lot.

Flood Zone & Natural Hazard Assessment

55 Downer Ave is in FEMA flood zone AE. This is a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) where flood insurance is typically required for federally backed mortgages. The property falls within a Category 2 hurricane storm surge inundation zone based on NOAA SLOSH modeling. The FEMA National Risk Index composite rating for this area is Relatively Low. The ASCE 7-22 design wind speed for this location is 123 mph. The ground snow load is 35 psf. The EPA radon zone is 2.

Fire Protection

NE Provenance rates the fire protection for 55 Downer Ave at Grade B (Strong fire protection access). The nearest fire station, HINGHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT, is 0.7 miles away. This grade reflects fire station proximity, department capabilities, hydrant coverage, and municipal water infrastructure. Properties with Grade A or B typically receive favorable insurance rates due to strong fire protection infrastructure.

Building Permits & Property History

Municipal records show 44 building permits on file for 55 Downer Ave. The most recent permit was filed July 17, 2025. In the past five years, 26 permits have been issued. The current municipal assessment is $11,251,300, with $3,391,400 attributed to land and $7,859,900 to improvements. The property last sold on February 7, 1950 for $1.

Environmental & Land Use

55 Downer Ave is classified as a waterfront property.

HinghamNeighborhood & Community

55 Downer Ave is located in Hingham, PLYMOUTH County, MA. The property is zoned O-OS (Official And Open Space). The median home value in this census tract is $1,137,400. Median household income is $200,001. The owner-occupancy rate in the surrounding area is 72%. The property is served by the Hingham school district.

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The complete NE Provenance report for 55 Downer Ave, Hingham, MA includes over 430 data attributes sourced from 140+ public and proprietary datasets. The full report covers building construction and materials, NEP Condition Estimate derived from permit history, system ages for roof, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC, complete ownership and deed chain with transaction classification, FEMA flood and coastal hazard analysis, environmental contamination screening, and neighborhood demographics. Available as a professional property wallet, PDF report, or structured data export.