Plymouth County and Wareham Town property record for 7 Water St, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,758 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,286 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $209,000 (Nov 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $4,326 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone VE (high risk) |
| APN | WARE M:00006 B:000 L:BV13A |
| Primary APN | WARE M:00006 B:000 L:BV13A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,758 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,606 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,286 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 7 WATER ST |
|---|---|
| City | BUZZARDS BAY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02532-4724 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | BV13A |
| Jurisdiction | WAREHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WAREHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 545300 |
7 Water St is owned by an individual who bought it in November 2008.
Source: Plymouth County and Wareham Town records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1363, MIDDLEBORO, MA 02346-4363 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 24, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 24, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 24, 2008 |
| Deed Book / Page | 36556 / 45 |
| Transfer Doc | 033747-349 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 7 Water St was $4,326, down 1.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,326.00 (-1.95%) | $394,000 (+4.32%) Land $106,100 Building $287,900 | $379,335 |
| 2024 | $4,412.00 (+4.33%) | $377,700 (+9.86%) Land $81,700 Building $296,000 | |
| 2023 | $4,229.00 | $343,800 Land $74,300 Building $269,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 7 Water St in Zone VE, a high-risk coastal 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 VE high risk · coastal, wave action |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 18.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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.
The area around 7 Water 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 |
|---|
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 138 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 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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