Plymouth County and Wareham Town property record for 248 Barker Rd, East Wareham, MA 02538
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,232 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.761 acres (33,130 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Jun 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $5,330 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | WARE M:00125 B:000 L:0001A |
| Primary APN | WARE M:00125 B:000 L:0001A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,232 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,704 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Logs |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 33,130 sqft (0.761 acres) |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
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| Street Address | 248 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 | 1A |
| Jurisdiction | WAREHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WAREHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 545200 |
248 Barker Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2008.
Source: Plymouth County and Wareham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4 LAWTON AVE, WESTERLY, RI 02891-5331 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 13, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 13, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 36076 / 2 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 248 Barker Rd was $5,330, up 5.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $78,800 (-84.59%) Land $78,800 | |
| 2025 | $5,330.00 (+5.84%) | $511,500 (+14.07%) Land $247,700 Building $263,800 |
| 2024 | $5,036.00 (+3.84%) | $448,400 (+11.21%) Land $188,600 Building $259,800 |
| 2023 | $4,850.00 | $403,200 Land $171,800 Building $231,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 248 Barker Rd in Zone A, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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 248 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 71 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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