Plymouth County and Wareham Town property record for 12 Church Ave, Wareham, MA 02571
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 904 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.479 acres (20,856 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $97,500 (Dec 1988) |
| Tax Bill | $2,577 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WARE M:00047 B:000 L:01003 |
| Primary APN | WARE M:00047 B:000 L:01003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 904 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,808 sqft |
| Basement Area | 904 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 904 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,856 sqft (0.479 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 12 CHURCH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WAREHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02571-2033 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R30 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1003 |
| Jurisdiction | WAREHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WAREHAM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 545400 |
12 Church Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in December 1988.
Source: Plymouth County and Wareham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 3322, WAREHAM, MA 02571-3322 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 29, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 29, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12 Church Ave was $2,577, down 14.9% 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 | $2,577.00 (-14.89%) | $301,100 (+3.61%) Land $126,900 Building $174,200 | $371,688 (-55.55%) |
| 2025 | $3,028.00 (+1.78%) | $290,600 (+9.7%) Land $126,900 Building $163,700 | $836,190 |
| 2024 | $2,975.00 (+3.98%) | $264,900 (+11.4%) Land $100,900 Building $164,000 | |
| 2023 | $2,861.00 | $237,800 Land $91,700 Building $146,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12 Church Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 75 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 76 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 76 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 75 (1978–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 14 of 75 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2024 · tidal / storm surge |
| 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 12 Church Ave 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 88% 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 | 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 88 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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