Plymouth County and Wareham Town property record for 18 Railroad Ave, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 926 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.256 acres (11,157 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (May 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,415 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Sale Mar 2019 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WARE M:00006 B:000 L:1020B |
| Primary APN | WARE M:00006 B:000 L:1020B |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 926 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,852 sqft |
| Basement Area | 926 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 926 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,157 sqft (0.256 acres) |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
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| Street Address | 18 RAILROAD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BUZZARDS BAY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02532-4702 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SC |
| Legal Lot Number | 1020B |
| Jurisdiction | WAREHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WAREHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 545300 |
18 Railroad Ave is owned by a company that bought it in May 2020.
Source: Plymouth County and Wareham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 590 SOUTH ST E, RAYNHAM, MA 02767-1079 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 22, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mar 28, 2019 | Foreclosure NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 22, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 22, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 28, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202042729 |
| Deed Book / Page | 52790 / 249 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 15, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 52790-249 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAREHAM MA |
| Recording Date | May 22, 2020 |
| Property Address | 18 RAILROAD AVE, BUZZARDS BAY, MA 02532-4702 |
| Document Number | 52790-249 |
| Book / Page | 052790 / 000249 |
| Instrument Date | May 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 42729 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $570.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 590 E ST RAYNHAM MA 02767, RAYNHAM, MA 02767 |
| Document Type | Foreclosure |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAREHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 28, 2019 |
| Property Address | 18 RAILROAD AVE, BUZZARDS BAY, MA 02532-4702 |
| Document Number | 50946-6 |
| Book / Page | 050946 / 000006 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 14, 2019 |
| Instrument | 21783 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Apr 16, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $456.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1600 S DOUGLASS RD #200 ANAHEIM CA 928065951, 200, ANAHEIM, CA 92806-5951 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 18 Railroad Ave was $2,415, down 18.7% 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 | $2,415.00 (-18.69%) | $282,100 (+4.29%) Land $93,700 Building $188,400 | $372,614 (+27.18%) |
| 2025 | $2,970.00 (+0.1%) | $270,500 (+6.5%) Land $93,700 Building $176,800 | $292,980 |
| 2024 | $2,967.00 (+6.88%) | $254,000 (+12.54%) Land $73,400 Building $180,600 | |
| 2023 | $2,776.00 | $225,700 Land $66,700 Building $159,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 18 Railroad Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 48 (1978–2005) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 48 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2005 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 18 Railroad Ave 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 | 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 192 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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