Plymouth County and Wareham Town property record for 31 Bay St, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,045 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.085 acres (3,704 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $330,000 (Apr 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,400 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WARE M:00003 B:000 L:00111 |
| Primary APN | WARE M:00003 B:000 L:00111 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,045 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,882 sqft |
| Basement Area | 550 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 550 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,704 sqft (0.085 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 31 BAY ST |
|---|---|
| City | BUZZARDS BAY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02532-5305 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR30 |
| Legal Lot Number | 111 |
| Jurisdiction | WAREHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WAREHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3029 |
| Census Tract | 545300 |
31 Bay St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2021.
Source: Plymouth County and Wareham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 31 BAY ST, BUZZARDS BAY, MA 02532-5305 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 16, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 16, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202144232 |
| Deed Book / Page | 54804 / 46 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 1, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 54804-46 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAREHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 31 BAY ST, BUZZARDS BAY, MA 02532-5305 |
| Document Number | 0054804-46 |
| Book / Page | 54804 / 46 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 44232 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 31 BAY RD, WAREHAM, MA 02571-2569 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 31 Bay St was $3,400, down 19.2% 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 | $3,400.00 (-19.22%) | $397,200 (+3.63%) Land $187,200 Building $210,000 | $462,267 (+0.66%) |
| 2025 | $4,209.00 (+7.26%) | $383,300 (+14.08%) Land $187,200 Building $196,100 | $459,230 |
| 2024 | $3,924.00 (+4.17%) | $336,000 (+9.7%) Land $141,000 Building $195,000 | |
| 2023 | $3,767.00 | $306,300 Land $128,200 Building $178,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 31 Bay St 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 VE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 55 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 63 units insured incl. 8 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 21 (1978–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 21 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2017 · 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.
The area around 31 Bay St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 211 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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