Plymouth County and Wareham Town property record for 188 Barker Rd, East Wareham, MA 02538
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,400 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.171 acres (7,455 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $487,000 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,772 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WARE M:00122 B:000 L:01500 |
| Primary APN | WARE M:00122 B:000 L:01500 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,400 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,768 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 672 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,455 sqft (0.171 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 188 BARKER RD |
|---|---|
| City | EAST WAREHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02538-1241 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R130 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1500 |
| Jurisdiction | WAREHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WAREHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2026 |
| Census Tract | 545200 |
188 Barker Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2023.
Source: Plymouth County and Wareham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 188 BARKER RD, EAST WAREHAM, MA 02538-1241 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 21, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 21, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 7, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023844955 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 18, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000844955 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 188 Barker Rd was $3,772, down 17.1% 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 | $3,772.00 (-17.14%) | $440,700 (+0.87%) Land $107,300 Building $333,400 | $516,308 |
| 2025 | $4,552.00 (+3.67%) | $436,900 (+11.74%) Land $107,300 Building $329,600 | |
| 2024 | $4,391.00 (+5.27%) | $391,000 (+12.78%) Land $83,000 Building $308,000 | |
| 2023 | $4,171.00 | $346,700 Land $75,500 Building $271,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 188 Barker Rd 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 A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1987–1991) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1991 · Coastal Storm |
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 188 Barker Rd 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 414 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 |
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