Plymouth County and Wareham Town property record for 5 Cardinal Ave, East Wareham, MA 02538
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 946 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $150,500 (Aug 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $2,813 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WARE M:00120 B:000 L:00150 |
| Primary APN | WARE M:00120 B:000 L:00150 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 946 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,822 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,385 sqft |
| Basement Area | 896 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 896 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 5 CARDINAL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EAST WAREHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02538-1410 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R130 |
| Legal Lot Number | 150 |
| Jurisdiction | WAREHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WAREHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2047 |
| Census Tract | 545200 |
5 Cardinal Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2002.
Source: Plymouth County and Wareham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 CARDINAL AVE, EAST WAREHAM, MA 02538-1410 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 23, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 23, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 17, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 22686 / 216 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5 Cardinal Ave was $2,813, down 14.3% 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 | $2,813.00 (-14.26%) | $328,600 (+4.35%) Land $107,000 Building $221,600 | $371,855 (+14.52%) |
| 2025 | $3,281.00 (-1.5%) | $314,900 (+6.17%) Land $107,000 Building $207,900 | $324,710 |
| 2024 | $3,331.00 (+4.32%) | $296,600 (+11.76%) Land $82,700 Building $213,900 | |
| 2023 | $3,193.00 | $265,400 Land $75,200 Building $190,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Cardinal Ave 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 5 Cardinal Ave 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 | 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 67 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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