Plymouth County and Wareham Town property record for 17 Prospect St, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,109 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.086 acres (3,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $189,900 (Sep 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $4,871 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WARE M:00003 B:000 L:00214 |
| Primary APN | WARE M:00003 B:000 L:00214 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,109 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,562 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,750 sqft (0.086 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 17 PROSPECT ST |
|---|---|
| City | BUZZARDS BAY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02532-5351 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 214 |
| Jurisdiction | WAREHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WAREHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 545300 |
Source: Plymouth County and Wareham Town records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 147 PURCHASE ST, SOUTH EASTON, MA 02375-1602 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 18, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 18, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 37727 / 18 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,871.00 (+4.06%) | $443,600 (+10.68%) Land $205,500 Building $238,100 |
| 2024 | $4,681.00 (+4.37%) | $400,800 (+9.93%) Land $154,900 Building $245,900 |
| 2023 | $4,485.00 | $364,600 Land $140,800 Building $223,800 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 55 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 63 units insured incl. 8 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 21 (1978–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 21 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2017 · other causes |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | ONSET FIRE DISTRICTWATER DEPT. serves 5,392 people · EPA ID MA4310003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | E. coli resolved · May 2019 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 211 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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