Wareham, Plymouth County, MA
Sell your house in Wareham, MA
Wareham single family homes are selling at a steady pace right now, in a median of 27 days at 100.0% of the final list price, for a median price of $505,000 (Source: MLS PIN, as of 11/6/2026). Wareham condos sold in a median of 45 days at 100.0% of the final list price, for a median price of $465,000 (Source: MLS PIN, as of 11/6/2026). I’m John Fortes, and I look at your Wareham home the way a builder would.
Last updated: 11/12/2026
Or find your next home in Wareham. I look at every house the way a builder would. I keep my listings to 6 to 8 at a time, so you work with me.
Selling a home in Wareham
Wareham was settled in 1678 and became a town in 1739. Shipbuilding, summer resorts in Onset and cranberries shaped the town. The Tremont Nail Factory District is one of its historic landmarks.
I’m John Fortes, a real estate agent with RE/MAX Synergy, and I help Wareham owners sell their homes. I walk the house, check the water district, sewer and flood map details for your address, and lay out a clear plan. You can learn more about how I work on my South Shore home selling page.
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Neighborhoods and areas
Wareham spreads from Wareham Center to a long shoreline on Buzzards Bay. Locals name Onset, East Wareham, West Wareham and Point Independence. An Onset cottage and a home in the center sell differently, so I price from sales close to yours.
Swifts Beach, Onset Beach, Little Harbor and Shell Point are among the town beaches, and residents need a beach sticker. Wareham has about 54 miles of waterfront.
Water comes from the Wareham Fire District or the Onset Fire District, depending on the address. Wareham has a town sewer system, but I check each address.
Schools
Wareham Public Schools has three main schools. Wareham Elementary School serves preschool to grade 4, and Wareham Middle School serves grades 5 to 7. Wareham Senior High School serves grades 8 to 12.
Commute
Wareham has no MBTA commuter rail station. The nearest stop is Middleborough on the Fall River/New Bedford Line, where weekday morning trains reach South Station in about 65 to 66 minutes. The seasonal CapeFlyer stops in Wareham in summer.
By car, I-495 and I-195 both end in Wareham, and Route 25, US-6 and Route 28 serve the town. The modeled peak drive to Boston is about 83 minutes.
Wareham market snapshot
These numbers come from MLS PIN, year to date from January 1 to November 6, 2026, pulled on November 6, 2026.
Single family homes:
- Median sale price: $505,000
- Median days on market: 27
- Sale price to final list price: 100.0%
- Active listings: 68
- Closed sales so far this year: 221
Condos:
- Median sale price: $465,000
- Median days on market: 45
- Sale price to final list price: 100.0%
- Active listings: 17
- Closed sales so far this year: 31
What this means for you: Wareham single family homes are selling in under four weeks, right at asking at the median. Condos take longer, about six and a half weeks. I price your home from the sales closest to it, because the shore, Onset and inland streets all sell differently.
Reasons to sell in Wareham
The worry, then how I help.
Upsizing
You do not want to sell before the next house is set.
I map the dates so you are not stuck with two payments or nowhere to go.
A multi-family
Tenants may still be in the home, and you are ready to sell.
I follow the lease and the law, and I do not promise that a tenant will leave.
Needs work
The house needs work and you do not want to renovate first.
I price it as it stands, and that opinion is not a home inspection.
Inherited
You inherited a house and you are not sure what you can do yet.
I coordinate with your estate attorney, and I do not give legal advice.
A condo
Fees, reserves, or the rules can surprise a buyer.
I read those before we set a price.
Buy and sell
You need to sell one home and buy the next.
I put both dates on paper before we list.
How I help sellers
From the first call through closing, you deal with me.
Pricing
I price from recent sales and the repairs that pay you back, and this is my opinion, not an appraisal.
Prep
I give you a short prep list and introduce vendors that you hire and pay yourself.
Negotiation
I negotiate price, dates, and inspection terms, and I keep my list to 6 to 8 so I have the time.
Closing
A transaction coordinator keeps the file moving, and you still talk to me.
Buying in Wareham
Or find your next home in Wareham. Before you offer, I look at the roof, the foundation, and the systems. I bring trusted home inspectors and I walk through the inspection with you. I do not replace the inspector.
First home
You are buying your first home and you do not want to miss a costly problem.
I tell you what I see before you offer.
Multi-family
You need the building’s real condition, not a pitch.
I look at the roof, the systems, and the numbers before you offer.
The inspection
You want someone with you who can explain what the report means.
I bring trusted home inspectors and I walk through the inspection with you.
The trip to Boston
You work in Boston and you need the real trip, by train or by car.
I talk about the rail and the roads as facts, then I look at the house.
Wareham FAQ
How fast are homes selling in Wareham?
Wareham single family homes sold in a median of 27 days on market, and condos sold in a median of 45 days (Source: MLS PIN, Jan 1 to Nov 6, 2026, pulled 11/6/2026). A well priced home that shows well tends to sell near that pace.
What is the median home price in Wareham?
The median single family sale price in Wareham is $505,000, and the median condo price is $465,000 (Source: MLS PIN, Jan 1 to Nov 6, 2026, pulled 11/6/2026). Your own price depends on the home, how close it is to the water and the sales closest to it.
Are Wareham homes selling at asking price?
Yes, Wareham single family homes and condos both sold at a median of 100.0% of the final list price (Source: MLS PIN, Jan 1 to Nov 6, 2026, pulled 11/6/2026). Getting the list price right at the start matters.
What is the property tax rate in Wareham?
Wareham’s FY2026 town tax rate is $8.56 per $1,000 of assessed value, plus a fire district rate of $1.91 in the Wareham Fire District or $2.58 in the Onset Fire District, plus a 3% CPA surcharge (Source: MA DLS Tax Rates by Class, data current as of 11/9/2026, and Town of Wareham Tax Rates page, read 11/9/2026). The FY2025 town rate was $8.55, and I find which fire district your home is in.
Where does Wareham’s water come from?
Wareham’s water comes from the fire districts, not the town: the Wareham Fire District Water Department or the Onset Fire District (Source: MassDOT utilities list, via South Shore Town Guide, checked 10/22/2026). I check which one serves your address.
Are Wareham homes in a flood zone?
Some Wareham homes are in a FEMA flood zone, so it depends on the exact address (Source: FEMA Flood Map Service Center, msc.fema.gov, and Town of Wareham Annual Report, read 11/9/2026). With about 54 miles of waterfront, I check the flood map for your home before we list.
How does trash work in Wareham?
Wareham offers town curbside service, and households with curbside get a free Transfer Station sticker in person, while a 2027 sticker without curbside costs $125 (Source: Town of Wareham Transfer Station Sticker page, read 11/9/2026). Stickers are sold at Wareham Municipal Maintenance, 95 Charge Pond Road.
What public schools serve Wareham?
Wareham students attend Wareham Elementary School for preschool to grade 4, Wareham Middle School for grades 5 to 7 and Wareham Senior High School for grades 8 to 12 (Source: Massachusetts DESE school profiles, 2025-26, checked 11/9/2026). Each school’s own page has current details.
Who provides electricity and natural gas in Wareham?
Eversource provides electricity in Wareham, and Boston Gas, part of National Grid, holds the town’s natural gas franchise (Source: MassDOT utilities list and Massachusetts DPU gas franchise list, via South Shore Town Guide, checked 10/22/2026). Gas lines do not reach every street, so I check service for your address.
Nearby towns
Thinking about the towns around Wareham? See my pages for Carver, Marion, Middleborough, Plymouth, Rochester and Bourne. You can also read about selling across the area on my South Shore home selling page.
See homes sold for $1 million and up across the towns I cover.
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