Plymouth County and Wareham Town property record for 56 Martin St, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 790 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.201 acres (8,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $211,335 (Jul 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $2,520 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Line of Credit Jul 2019 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WARE M:00007 B:000 L:00294 |
| Primary APN | WARE M:00007 B:000 L:00294 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 790 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,568 sqft |
| Basement Area | 544 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 544 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,750 sqft (0.201 acres) |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
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| Street Address | 56 MARTIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | BUZZARDS BAY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02532-4419 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R30 |
| Legal Lot Number | 294 |
| Jurisdiction | WAREHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WAREHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2023 |
| Census Tract | 545300 |
56 Martin St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2019.
Source: Plymouth County and Wareham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 MARTIN ST, BUZZARDS BAY, MA 02532-4419 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK |
| Jul 23, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| May 15, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 23, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 23, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 15, 2018 |
| Deed Document Number | 201957648 |
| Deed Book / Page | 51401 / 161 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAREHAM MA |
| Property Address | 56 MARTIN ST, BUZZARDS BAY, MA 02532-4419 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 50368-316 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 3, 2018 |
| Book Page | 50368/316 |
| Instrument | 83003 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAREHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Property Address | 56 MARTIN ST, BUZZARDS BAY, MA 02532-4419 |
| Document Number | 51401-161 |
| Book / Page | 51401 / 161 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 57648 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 11, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 56 MARTIN ST, WAREHAM, MA |
| Document Number | 57649 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 57649 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | WAREHAM MA |
| Recording Date | May 15, 2018 |
| Property Address | 56 MARTIN ST, BUZZARDS BAY, MA 02532-4419 |
| Document Number | 49800-51 |
| Book / Page | 049800 / 000051 |
| Instrument Date | May 15, 2018 |
| Instrument | 36440 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 12, 2019 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 56 MARTIN ST BUZZARDS BAY MA 025324419, BUZZARDS BAY, MA 02532-4419 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 56 Martin St was $2,520, down 18.7% 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 | $2,520.00 (-18.68%) | $294,400 (+4.32%) Land $119,400 Building $175,000 | $351,888 (+1.01%) |
| 2025 | $3,099.00 (+2.99%) | $282,200 (+9.55%) Land $119,400 Building $162,800 | $348,365 |
| 2024 | $3,009.00 (+4.33%) | $257,600 (+9.85%) Land $92,900 Building $164,700 | |
| 2023 | $2,884.00 | $234,500 Land $84,400 Building $150,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 56 Martin St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 48 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 48 (1978–2005) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 48 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2005 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 56 Martin St 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 | 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 318 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
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