The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 02538 sells for about $425,000, or $315 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,450 a month.
ZIP 02538 — Wareham
The East Wareham housing market remains stable with moderate price appreciation driven by limited inventory and consistent demand for coastal properties. While affordability remains a challenge for some, the area continues to attract buyers looking for a balance between lifestyle and proximity to regional employment hubs. Figures for specific metrics like active inventory and days on market are based on current portal listings for the 02538 ZIP code.
This ZIP is well-suited for retirees and seasonal residents attracted to coastal living, as well as families seeking a more affordable entry point into the Plymouth County housing market compared to areas closer to Boston.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.1% · poverty 7.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 02538, Plymouth County MA
Crime rates in East Wareham are generally consistent with regional averages for Plymouth County, with property crime being the primary concern.
Schools serving the area are part of the Wareham Public Schools district, which maintains a standard curriculum with varying performance metrics across elementary and secondary levels.
The area is subject to coastal flood risks due to its proximity to the Atlantic shoreline and Buzzards Bay, necessitating flood insurance for many properties.
Economic momentum is driven by seasonal tourism and local retail, with limited large-scale industrial development currently underway.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Massachusetts) — Massachusetts Local Property Tax: Ad valorem tax calculated as (Municipal Budget / Total Assessed Value of all taxable property) = Tax Rate per $1,000 of assessed value. Assessments must be at 100% of full and fair cash (market) value.
Commuters primarily utilize I-195 and I-495 to reach employment hubs in the Greater Boston area or Providence, with travel times typically exceeding 60 minutes.
The area offers significant access to coastal recreation, including beaches along Buzzards Bay, local marinas, and proximity to the Cape Cod Canal trails.
The rental market is characterized by high seasonal demand due to tourism, leading to tight vacancy rates during summer months and a prevalence of short-term rental activity.
The local economy is anchored by tourism, retail trade, and healthcare services, with many residents commuting to larger employment centers in the region.
Transportation is heavily reliant on personal vehicles, with limited public transit options connecting to the MBTA commuter rail network.
Development is focused on small-scale residential infill and the revitalization of existing commercial corridors in East Wareham.
The Plymouth County assessor maintains property valuations based on periodic market analysis and state-mandated revaluation cycles.
Parcels are subject to standard municipal property taxes and may fall within specific water or fire district jurisdictions.
Property insurance premiums are elevated due to the area's coastal location and associated wind and flood risk profiles.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA profiles and local market aggregators.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
- Water Wizz of Cape Cod4.41 mi
- Jellystone Park™ Cranberry Acres4.37.1 mi
- Nova Trampoline Park4.610.8 mi
- Sauchuk's Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch4.716.7 mi
- Fins Up! Water Park4.118.8 mi
- King Richard’s Faire3.78.1 mi
- Cisco Kitchen & Bar4.517.2 mi
- Flying Bridge Restaurant4.415.6 mi
- Tavern On The Wharf4.113.2 mi
- Fireside Grille4.218.3 mi
- Plymouth Rock4.312.9 mi
- Water Wizz of Cape Cod4.41 mi
- Plimoth Patuxet Museums4.611.6 mi
- King Richard’s Faire3.78.1 mi
- Heritage Museums & Gardens4.87.5 mi
- Plymouth Rock4.312.9 mi
- Plimoth Patuxet Museums4.611.6 mi
- Heritage Museums & Gardens4.87.5 mi
- New Bedford Whaling Museum4.816.9 mi
- Mayflower II4.513 mi
- Heritage Museums & Gardens4.87.5 mi
- Sandwich Boardwalk4.68.6 mi
- Myles Standish State Forest4.56.2 mi
- Scusset Beach State Reservation4.77.2 mi
- Shawme-Crowell State Forest4.66.9 mi
- Sandwich Marina4.77.6 mi
- Kingman Yacht Center4.76.8 mi
- East Wind Lobster and Grille4.32.4 mi
- Pope's Island Marina4.516.3 mi
- Fairhaven Shipyard Companies, Inc.4.416.2 mi
- Pinehills Golf Club4.78.4 mi
- Crosswinds Golf Club4.68.4 mi
- Waverly Oaks Golf Club4.58.4 mi
- Southers Marsh Golf Club4.79 mi
- Cape Cod Country Club4.611.4 mi
- Fishermen's View Seafood Market & Restaurant4.47.6 mi
- Lobster Trap Restaurant & Fish Market4.63.5 mi
- Wareham Crossing4.44.8 mi
- Shaw's44.1 mi
- Shaw's4.16.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Popular coastal recreation area on Buzzards Bay.
Major regional landmark offering extensive walking and biking paths.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 86.9% from the nearest retained anchor (prior refresh cycle) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict.