Swifts Beach, Wareham
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Wareham, situated at the head of Buzzards Bay, offers an exceptional location within easy travelling distance to the Boston and Providence metropolitan areas. Boston is about one hour away and Providence is about 45 minutes away. All of the tourist amenities of the Cape Cod area are available in Wareham.
The town has over 54 miles of coastline enhanced by beaches, estuaries, rivers and ponds which create a subtle contrast to a vibrant, growing community. The town's quality of life offers an excellent home for industry but particularly a home for people. From its early beginnings of farming and ship building in the 1700s, Wareham has evolved a diversified industrial and commercial economy with ample human and natural resources to support continued growth.
With a 1990 population of just under 20,000, the town offers a distinctive social and economic mix from stately mansions to modest cottages and high tech industry to traditional boat building.
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School System Info
MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:
10th Grade Math: |
125 |
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10th Grade Eng: |
110 |
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8th Grade Math: |
175 |
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8th Grade Eng: |
158 |
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8th Grade Science: |
161 |
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4th Grade Math: |
167 |
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4th Grade Eng: |
174 |
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Spending/Student:
$7,529
Average SAT scores:
1425
Student/Teacher Ratios:
14.3 to 1
Community
Population:21,221 Median Income in town: $53,301 Population Density:
(people per square mile)
Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):
Property: 33 / 1,000
Violent: 0.9 / 1,000
Real Estate
Number of active:
Singles/Condos/Multis:
5
/ 1
/ 0
Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year: $205,000
Median home price 5 yrs ago: $265,000
% change since last year: N/A
% change since 5 years ago: -29%
Avg single family tax bill:
$2,168
Transportation
Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)
N/A
Subway info:
N/A
Bus lines:
N/A
Miles to Boston:
54
Drive time to Boston (minutes):
60
Rail time to Boston:
N/A
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RECENT LISTING
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$154,900
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Nice 2 Bedroom, 1 Full Bath, Ranch in Swifts Beach Area; Vinyl Siding, Three Season Enclosed Sunroom, Outside Shower, Corner Lot, Nice Quiet Spot, Large Yard for Area. Stroll to Sandy Saltwater Beach. No interior showings until June 1, unless otherwise announced.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$89,000
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Walk to Swifts Beach from this nicely updated and maintained 2 bedroom home. Two bedrooms and an open kitchen - living room lay out with a 3/4 bath make this beach residence perfect for simple living. Easy care vinyl exterior and attic space for storage. Newer carpet in the bedrooms and updated kitchen and bath. Like new stackable washer/dryer included.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$129,900
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Cozy cottage just a short stroll to the white sands of Swifts Beach. Hardwood floors. Vinyl siding for low maintenance. New Roof and deck, 2008. Light and bright Sun room. Set up to sleep 7. Fenced yard. Deck and Patio in back yard. Shed. Great summer rental, vacation home. Priced to sell. Enjoy the warmth of the Sun room, entertain on the deck, or walk to the Beach and enjoy the view across Buzzards Bay to Cape Cod.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$192,900
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BABY BOOMERS WANTED for this one level, sun-splashed Condo in small, quiet complex near Swifts Beach. Open concept Living, Dining & Kitchen w/updated appliances. Oversized Master Suite, Util/laundry rm, ceramic flooring, central Vac & AC plus attic storage. If you're 55+ come and take a look. Pet friendly. Area amenities include beach, boating, fishing, golf and more!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$60,000
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Also includes lot 172C Book 8990 Pg115 Right away to house off Greenwood Ave. Park in yard. Houses needs major renovations. Has not been used for a while.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$84,500
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Walk to the beach from this great home! This is a great opportunity to purchase your first home/down size or have a summer home. One level living with lots of possibilities, enclose front porch can be used as a family room/den/dining room or extra sleeping space. Living room has a wood stove and 2 ceiling fans. Open kitchen area which cabinet and counter space. This is a SHORT SALE, all terms must be approved by bank.
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$550,000
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Direct Waterfront and Panoramic View; Additional Acreage for Conservation or Privacy also available at no additional cost, Sandy Beach, Deeded Access to Swifts Beaches, Town Water, Town Sewer, All Engineering Complete: Form A Lot ready to Go. Dock Probable.
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$650,000
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Direct Waterfront and Panoramic View; Additional Acreage for Conservation or Privacy also available at no additional cost, Sandy Beach, Deeded Access to Swifts Beaches, Town Water, Town Sewer, All Engineering Complete: Form A Lot ready to Go. Dock Probable.
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$450,000
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Direct Waterfront and Panoramic View; Additional Acerage for Conservation or Privacy also available at no additional cost, Sandy Beach, Deeded Access to Swifts Beaches, Town Water, Town Sewer, All Engineering Complete: Form A Lot ready to Go.
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