Back on Market - This Cape style home is nestled in the desirable beach community of Swifts Beach, only 6 houses away from the beach access & easy access for Kayaking and Paddle-boarding to Mark's Cove too. Take in long summer days on the sandy beach and enjoy gorgeous sunsets over looking Buzzards Bay. This is the perfect Summer Getaway, Investment Property or Year-Round Home. Convenient living with a First Floor Bedroom & first floor Laundry. Two generous size bedrooms on the second floor along with a smaller bedroom, perfect for an office, walk-in closet, additional storage, etc. . Updates include; New Kitchen Floor, Newer easy maintenance vinyl siding, Newer roof and windows. Close to Downtown, Marinas, Shops, and Restaurants. Easy to show and ready for new owners! Please adhere to safe showing practices, Masks to be worn by all parties entering the home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
3,000 sq ftLot Size
$315Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Jamie Liddell Derouen• Keller Williams Realty
Bought with John Ferland• John P. Ferland Real Estate
Just in time for Summer! This Cape style home is nestled in the beach community of Swifts Beach, and only 6 houses away from the beach access. Easy access for Kayaking and Paddle-boarding to Mark's Cove, or take in the long summer days on the sandy beach over looking Buzzards Bay. This is the perfect Summer Getaway, Investment Property or Year-Round Home. Convenient living with a First Floor Bedroom and first floor Laundry. Two generous size bedrooms on the second floor along with a smaller bedroom, perfect for an office, guests, additional storage, etc. Town record indicates 4 bedrooms, however the upstairs middle bedroom does not have a closet. Updates include; newer easy maintenance vinyl siding, newer roof and windows, and laminate flooring in the living room. Close to Downtown, Marinas, Shops, and Restaurants. Easy to show and ready to for new owners! Please adhere to safe showing practices, Masks to be worn by all parties entering the home.
MLS PIN #72688804
Sep 30, 2020
Sold
$259,000
$196/sq ft
Aug 4, 2020
Contingent
—
Jul 31, 2020
Relisted
—
Jul 28, 2020
Contingent
—
Jul 10, 2020
Listed
$259,000
$196/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 3, 2002
Sold
$140,000
$106/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 30, 1997
Sold
$55,000
$42/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,779 (−16.9%)
$100,300 + $224,400
$324,700
2025
$3,345 (+12.7%)
$100,300 + $220,700
$321,000
2022
$2,967 (+1.4%)
$67,900 + $199,600
$267,500
2021
$2,927 (+5.1%)
$67,900 + $149,700
$217,600
2020
$2,786 (+7.9%)
$67,900 + $142,200
$210,100
2019
$2,582 (+8.4%)
$60,600 + $133,700
$194,300
2018
$2,381 (+4.2%)
$60,600 + $114,100
$174,700
2017
$2,285 (+5.7%)
$60,600 + $109,300
$169,900
2016
$2,161 (+3.5%)
$57,800 + $101,900
$159,700
2015
$2,087 (+10.8%)
$57,800 + $101,900
$159,700
2014
$1,884 (+2.7%)
$57,800 + $88,800
$146,600
2013
$1,835 (−2.3%)
$57,800 + $88,800
$146,600
2012
$1,878 (+6.1%)
$73,500 + $93,400
$166,900
2011
$1,770
$72,100 + $93,500
$165,600
2010
$1,770 (+24.0%)
$72,100 + $93,500
$165,600
2009
$1,427
$80,800 + $111,000
$191,800
Tax history for 17 Barnes St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,779 (−16.9%)
$100,300 + $224,400
$324,700
2025
$3,345 (+12.7%)
$100,300 + $220,700
$321,000
2022
$2,967 (+1.4%)
$67,900 + $199,600
$267,500
2021
$2,927 (+5.1%)
$67,900 + $149,700
$217,600
2020
$2,786 (+7.9%)
$67,900 + $142,200
$210,100
2019
$2,582 (+8.4%)
$60,600 + $133,700
$194,300
2018
$2,381 (+4.2%)
$60,600 + $114,100
$174,700
2017
$2,285 (+5.7%)
$60,600 + $109,300
$169,900
2016
$2,161 (+3.5%)
$57,800 + $101,900
$159,700
2015
$2,087 (+10.8%)
$57,800 + $101,900
$159,700
2014
$1,884 (+2.7%)
$57,800 + $88,800
$146,600
2013
$1,835 (−2.3%)
$57,800 + $88,800
$146,600
2012
$1,878 (+6.1%)
$73,500 + $93,400
$166,900
2011
$1,770
$72,100 + $93,500
$165,600
2010
$1,770 (+24.0%)
$72,100 + $93,500
$165,600
2009
$1,427
$80,800 + $111,000
$191,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,049 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,323
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Plymouth County
APN
2068371S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
R30
Residence 30 District
The R-30 district is intended to promote residential development at moderate densities in areas served by public water and sewer.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Religious facility
Day care facility
Public service
Educational/school
Kennel
Communications tower
Veterinary clinic
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street, Paved
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Laminate
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,323
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Grey
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.07
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,786
Tax Year: 2020
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas
Location
Location Information
Directions: Marion Rd to Swifts Beach Rd. Left onto Wanquinquah Rd at end, take a sharp right onto Barnes St.
UnparsedAddress: 17 Barnes St, Wareham MA 02571
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Shopping, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Marina, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,323
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,049 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Plymouth County
APN: 2068371S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Wareham Middle School
Public 5-7 • Assigned • 1.4mi
6/10
Wareham Senior High School
Public 8-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
7/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 71-79% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Wareham, MA • 02571
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
June and 4.5 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.9 hrs
4.5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$396,000 – $479,000
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