Plymouth County and Wareham Town property record for 1040 Main St, West Wareham, MA 02576
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 3,456 sqft · built 1854 |
| Lot Size | 0.493 acres (21,477 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $189,900 (Aug 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $3,677 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Refinance Oct 2019 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WARE M:00101 B:000 L:0000N |
| Primary APN | WARE M:00101 B:000 L:0000N |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,456 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,976 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,728 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,728 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1854 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1854 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 21,477 sqft (0.493 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 1040 MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | WEST WAREHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02576-1304 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | MR30 |
| Legal Lot Number | N |
| Jurisdiction | WAREHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WAREHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 545100 |
1040 Main St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2013.
Source: Plymouth County and Wareham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1040 MAIN ST, WEST WAREHAM, MA 02576-1304 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance ASHLEY CRANBERRY ENT |
| Oct 10, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NEIGHBORHOOD HSNG FIN CORP |
| Nov 16, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI JAMES E ASHLEY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 23, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 23, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 29, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 43527 / 133 |
| Transfer Doc | 043527-133 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAREHAM MA |
| Property Address | 1040 MAIN ST, WEST WAREHAM, MA 02576-1304 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 51552-5 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 26, 2019 |
| Book Page | 51552/5 |
| Instrument | 69287 |
| Name | ASHLEY CRANBERRY ENT |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAREHAM MA |
| Property Address | 1040 MAIN ST, WEST WAREHAM, MA 02576-1304 |
| Document Number | 52149-139 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 10, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1040 MAIN ST WEST WAREHAM MA 025761304, WEST WAREHAM, MA 02576-1304 |
| Document Number | 52149-139 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 26, 2019 |
| Book Page | 052149/000139 |
| Instrument | 114076 |
| Name | NEIGHBORHOOD HSNG FIN CORP |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAREHAM MA |
| Property Address | 1040 MAIN ST, WEST WAREHAM, MA 02576-1304 |
| Document Number | 49195-16 |
| Book / Page | 049195 / 000016 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 16, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 49195-16 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 17, 2017 |
| Book Page | 049195/000016 |
| Instrument | 1696 |
| Name | JAMES E ASHLEY |
|---|
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 16, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1040 Main St was $3,677, down 17.9% from the year before.
Source: Plymouth County and Wareham Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Plymouth County |
| County Subdivision | Wareham Town |
| Unified School District | Wareham School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,677.00 (-17.85%) | $429,600 (-) Land $127,200 Building $302,400 | $642,272 |
| 2025 | $4,476.00 (-0.4%) | $429,600 (+7.35%) Land $127,200 Building $302,400 | |
| 2024 | $4,494.00 (+5.94%) | $400,200 (+13.5%) Land $101,200 Building $299,000 | |
| 2023 | $4,242.00 | $352,600 Land $92,000 Building $260,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1040 Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 11, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1040 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 | WAREHAM FIRE DISTRICT serves 20,102 people · EPA ID MA4310000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Coliform assessment Dec 2019 |
| 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 123 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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