Plymouth County and Wareham Town property record for 23 Howard St, Wareham, MA 02571
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 692 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (4,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $172,000 (Sep 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $2,671 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Mortgage Sep 2019 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | WARE M:0050D B:000 L:00243 |
| Primary APN | WARE M:0050D B:000 L:00243 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 692 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,536 sqft |
| Basement Area | 594 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 594 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,000 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 23 HOWARD ST |
|---|---|
| City | WAREHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02571-2778 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R30 |
| Legal Lot Number | 243 |
| Jurisdiction | WAREHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WAREHAM |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5009 |
| Census Tract | 545400 |
Source: Plymouth County and Wareham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 23 HOWARD ST, WAREHAM, MA 02571-2778 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 22, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
| Sep 16, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage PARAMOUNT RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE GROU |
| Jul 20, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jul 20, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 16, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 16, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 20, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201976253 |
| Deed Book / Page | 51641 / 299 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAREHAM MA |
| Property Address | 23 HOWARD ST, WAREHAM, MA 02571-2778 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 056060-115 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 22, 2021 |
| Book Page | 56060/115 |
| Instrument | 132043 |
| Name | SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAREHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 16, 2019 |
| Property Address | 23 HOWARD ST, WAREHAM, MA 02571-2778 |
| Document Number | 51641-299 |
| Book / Page | 51641 / 299 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 16, 2019 |
| Instrument | 76253 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 11, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 23 HOWARD ST, WAREHAM, MA 02571-2778 |
| Document Number | 76254 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 16, 2019 |
| Instrument | 76254 |
| Name | PARAMOUNT RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE GROU |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAREHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 20, 2017 |
| Property Address | 23 HOWARD ST, WAREHAM, MA 02571-2778 |
| Document Number | 48690-158 |
| Book / Page | 048690 / 000158 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 60565 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 8, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $638.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Corporate Trust |
| Address | 44 MAIN ST MATTAPOISETT MA 027392635, MATTAPOISETT, MA 02739-2635 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAREHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 20, 2017 |
| Property Address | 23 HOWARD ST, WAREHAM, MA 02571-2778 |
| Document Number | 48690-155 |
| Book / Page | 048690 / 000155 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 14, 2017 |
| Instrument | 60564 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 8, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 69 SWIFTS BEACH RD WAREHAM MA 025711949, WAREHAM, MA 02571-1949 |
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 | $2,671.00 (-14.75%) | $312,000 (+3.76%) Land $127,000 Building $185,000 | $345,253 (+29.52%) |
| 2025 | $3,133.00 (+0.29%) | $300,700 (+8.09%) Land $127,000 Building $173,700 | $266,570 |
| 2024 | $3,124.00 (+4.94%) | $278,200 (+12.4%) Land $96,000 Building $182,200 | |
| 2023 | $2,977.00 | $247,500 Land $87,300 Building $160,200 |
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 | 15.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 231 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 231 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 253 (1978–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 253 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2018 · 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 | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% 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 334 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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