Plymouth County and Wareham Town property record for 20 Ames Island Rd, Wareham, MA 02571
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 910 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.084 acres (3,650 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $232,500 (Sep 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $3,797 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Transfer Aug 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | WARE M:0129A B:003 L:00002 |
| Primary APN | WARE M:0129A B:003 L:00002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 910 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,963 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,650 sqft (0.084 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 20 AMES ISLAND RD |
|---|---|
| City | WAREHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02571-1278 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | BAY AVE |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | WAREHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WAREHAM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4081 |
| Census Tract | 545200 |
Source: Plymouth County and Wareham Town records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 AMES ISLAND RD, WAREHAM, MA 02571-1278 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Aug 30, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI NORWICH COM'L |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 13, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201581129 |
| Deed Book / Page | 46102 / 38 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 061170-215 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAREHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Property Address | 20 AMES ISLAND RD, WAREHAM, MA 02571-1278 |
| Document Number | 061170-215 |
| Book / Page | 61170 / 215 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202635130 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 20 AMES ISLAND RD, WAREHAM, MA 02571-1278 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAREHAM MA |
| Property Address | 20 AMES ISLAND RD, WAREHAM, MA 02571-1278 |
| Document Number | 48890-68 |
| Book / Page | 048890 / 000068 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 30, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 26, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 48890-68 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 5, 2017 |
| Book Page | 048890/000068 |
| Instrument | 76805 |
| Name | NORWICH COM'L |
|---|
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Sep 4, 2032 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,797.00 (-1.3%) | $364,400 (+6.36%) Land $126,000 Building $238,400 | $402,230 |
| 2024 | $3,847.00 (+4.31%) | $342,600 (+11.74%) Land $94,800 Building $247,800 | |
| 2023 | $3,688.00 | $306,600 Land $86,300 Building $220,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 14.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 28 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 28 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (1985–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 14 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Tropical Storm Henri |
| 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 | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 90% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 163 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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