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169 Swifts Beach Rd, Wareham, MA, 02571

1beds
1baths
720sqft
$375,000
$521price/sqft
$2,764/moest. monthly cost
$110,560/yrincome needed

About This Home

A rare opportunity to own a 70 year old Wareham landmark! This property features a pre existing, nonconforming commercial use, offering flexibility for a variety of future possibilities (subject to local approvals).Situated on a triple lot totaling 0.21 acres, the property is used as a real estate office. Whether you're looking to continue its commercial use, expand the existing structure, or transform it into a spacious single family home, this property offers exceptional potential.Consider creating a large residence with an ADU for extended family, guests, or rental income (subject to local regulations). With its generous lot size and unique zoning status, the opportunities are truly endless. The property is located within a designated floodplain, and buyers are encouraged to perform their own due diligence regarding flood insurance requirements, development regulations, and permitting. Bring your vision and make this one of a kind property your next investment or dream project!

Getting Around

6
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
26
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

6/10
Wareham Middle SchoolGrades 5-71.4 mi
3/10
5/10
Wareham Elementary SchoolGrades PK-42.1 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1956

Materials

  • Foundation: Block

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Cape
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area above ground: 720

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 720
  • Total interior livable area: 720 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 1187383
  • Zoning: R30

Features

  • Waterfront features: Bay,1/10 to 3/10 To Beach

Lot

  • Lot size: 9,147 sqft
  • Features: Corner Lot,Flood Plain,Level

Parking

  • Total spaces: 12
  • Parking features: Storage,Paved Drive,Off Street,Paved
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
  • Uncovered spaces: 12

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Coastal Flooding
    Coastal FloodingRelatively High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Coastal Flooding
Inland Flooding
Lightning
Strong Wind
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties

Hurricane

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,896$22,752
Home Insurance *$183$2,196
Property Taxes $331$3,972
Electricity $354$4,259
Total$2,764$33,168
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$94,765/yr
40% on housing$82,920/yr
45% on housing$73,706/yr

Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs

Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
HailHail
WindWind
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Current Policies
Residential: 213,928Commercial: 230
Total Premiums$400.85M
Total Exposure$115.57B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 8.1%
8.1%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.9%
7.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -0.6%
-0.6%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$521This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 02571$264
Plymouth County$361

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 02571$405
Plymouth County$365

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-05Price change$365,000
2026-07-17Listed for sale$375,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentWilliam Bachant
BrokerageLaforce Realty Corp.

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