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The gateway to the Cape
Known as the gateway to the Cape, Wareham is a Plymouth County town that visitors to Cape Cod passed through before the construction of modern highways. With nearly 40 miles of waterfront, this small peninsula brims with access to the shore. Now, the traffic is gone, but the coast remains – and that’s why locals like it. “You have the Cape Cod feel without having to deal with the traffic,” says Francis Gropman, broker/owner of Gropman Realty Group and Wareham native. “There’s access to the water and fun without crossing the bridge and waiting for hours.”
Wareham truly is the gateway to Cape Cod with offerings for all.
Wareham residents enjoy 40 miles of shoreline.
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Nearly 40 miles of shoreline
Outdoor recreation opportunities surround Wareham. Nearby Broad Marsh Conservation Area is a popular spot for kayaking, canoeing or a scenic nature walk. When visiting these salt marches, people hear egrets and blue herons and see striped bass or oysters amid marshy grass and cattails. Swift’s Beach is a popular spot to spend a day by the shore. It doesn’t get a lot of traffic and, due to tide pools and sandbars, the water is shallow. Nearby, Onset Beach and the surrounding little town are a bit more popular, with calm water and more room on the sand for umbrellas and beach chairs.
At Onset Beach in the Wareham neighborhood you can rent a sailboat.
Some kayaks put in at Onset Beach in the Wareham neighborhood ready for adventure.
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What’s happening on Main Street, dining and shopping
“One of the best things about Wareham is that it’s a perfect size," says Cindy Parola, associate broker with Laforce Realty Corporation. “The area has a small-town feel, but there are enough people to support a Target, Wal-Mart, Stop & Shop and Shaw’s.” At the top of the neighborhood sits Wareham Plaza, a shopping center with Shaw’s grocery store, Walgreens pharmacy, Aubuchon Hardware, Wareham Pizza and more. About 2 miles north is Wareham Crossing, a mall with an Old Navy, L.L. Bean Outlet and a Barnes & Noble. Residents can also access Wareham’s Main Street, with local businesses and restaurants between historic brick buildings, above-ground powerlines and old clocks. Riverside Café and The Blue Foot Café are the go-to breakfast spots, while Scarlet Rose Bistro and Minerva Pizzeria and Slice House are popular for dinner.
Take your dog for a walk down Main St. in Wareham.
Wareham resident's favorite place for dinner is the Scarlet Rose Bistro.
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Classic New England homes
Homes in Wareham embody classic New England styles. Shingle-style homes with wide porches and pitched roofs; Cape Cods with gabled roofs and dormer windows; Colonial Revival properties with symmetric simple forms; and saltbox homes with characteristic angled roofs. Modest cottages typically run between $200,000 and $500,000, while spacious two-story homes, including some new construction, can cost up to $950,000. “Compared to surrounding communities, Wareham is very affordable,” Parola says. “And it has a lower tax rate.”
Sprawling homes can be found on High St. in Wareham.
Colonial architecture can be seen throughout Wareham.
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Wareham Public Schools
Kids are zoned for Wareham Public Schools. “All of the buildings are modern, and the elementary school is brand new,” Parola says. Students can Wareham Elementary School, before Wareham Middle School, which gets a C-plus from Niche. They can finish their public education at Wareham High School, which gets a B and offers numerous involvement opportunities, including Key Club, a service organization that has been recognized regionally and nationally.
Wareham students begin their academic careers at Wareham Elementary School.
Watch your kids grow at Wareham Middle School.
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Getting around Wareham
Behind the fire station sits the Wareham Village CapeFLYER train station, which leads between Cape Cod to the north and Boston to the south. To access Boston by car, locals drive about 55 miles north on U.S. Interstate 495. Bus routes on main roads lead throughout the community. In case of emergency, Tobey Hospital is in the neighborhood. And when it’s time to fly, the Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport is about 60 miles east.
Wareham High School in Wareham has a barrel-vaulted atrium.
Shop and dine on Main St. in Wareham.
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On average, homes in Wareham, MA sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Wareham, MA over the last 12 months is $464,500, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Ricardo Real Estate GroupKeller Williams South Watuppa
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Discover a rare opportunity to own 0.36 acres of serene riverfront land, perfectly situated on a quiet cul-de-sac where the river gracefully flows into the ocean. This picturesque setting offers the ideal setting. Enjoy direct water access, perfect for kayaking, boating, and embracing an active outdoor lifestyle right from your backyard. With natural gas, town sewer, and town water conveniently
17 Pond Edge Trail is a 2022-built colonial that lives beautifully today and grows on your terms. Step through a dramatic two-story entry into a beautifully designed kitchen with granite countertops and a large center island, flowing into ample living and dining areas. A vaulted living room anchored by a gas fireplace, dedicated den, mudroom, and half bath complete the first floor, all carried by
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BUTTERMILK BAY BEACH HOUSE - WINTER RENTAL SEP-MAY $4500/month. Newly Renovated Waterview w Five Bedrooms. Enjoy private beach access and all the Cape offers from this lovely home. Water views, new chef's kitchen and designer baths combined with historic charm make this the perfect family vacation spot. Swim, kayak or paddle board from the private beach, and enjoy drinks overlooking the ocean
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Welcome to 35 Rosebrook, an AD Makepeace Community and South Coast's Newest Luxury Rental Community! These finely crafted and newly built residences are sited at Rosebrook Place and conveniently located to 495/I95, commuter rail and the Cape Cod Canal. Each of these gorgeous units are fully equipped with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, washer/dryer, high ceilings, large windows
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Swifts Landing is a brand new 93-unit family and senior rental community in Wareham, MA. One-, two- and three-bedroom affordable and workforce apartments are available at various income tiers. 44 of the 93 apartments have age restrictions, available to seniors 62 and older.Residents enjoy spacious floor plans, modern kitchens with dishwasher, and a washer and dryer (senior building has
***APPLICATION MUST BE FILLED OUT BEFORE ANY SHOWINGS*** Email me for application. This is a one bedroom, one bath apartment on second floor located near down town Onset and across the street from East Blvd. Beach. Parking is limited to one space for this unit. Basement storage available
Shane PachecoSMP Real Estate Investments and Development Co.
This nice 2 Bedrooms 1 Bath place in the Wareham area is available for 07-01-2026. Included Features are: Yard. 1.Boston Pads is not responsible for any errors, omissions and change in price, prior sale, rent and withdrawal without notice. All information from sources reliable but not guaranteed. Photographs, videos, description and information about the properties reflect conditions at
Enjoy a comfortable and bright living space in this well-located 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment in Wareham. This unit features a spacious layout and an updated kitchen equipped with stainless steel appliances, including a stove and dishwasher—perfect for everyday living.Additional highlights include off-street parking for your convenience.Utilities: Tenant is responsible for
In White Island Shores, there are dirt roads, Fourth of July sack races and neighbors who know each other's names. “It’s an intergenerational community – folks have lived here all their life,” says John Kelly, former White Island Shores Community Association President. “People know each other – they call each other aunt and uncle.” Two ponds border the neighborhood: White Island Pond, which can only be accessed by members of neighborhood community associations, and the public Glen Charlie Pond. Modest Cape Cods and simple bungalows with clapboard siding sit on gentle hills, some of which can see the water in pocket vistas. Located in East Wareham, the neighborhood doesn’t have much commercial development, and locals must travel about 5 miles south to grocery shop or go out to dinner. But locals like it that way – secluded and shaded by the shore.
White Island Shores borders two ponds. To access White Island Pond, from which the neighborhood gets its name, one must be a member of The White Island Shores Community Association or a similar neighborhood association – the neighborhood has more than one. “You aren’t forced to be a member, but it's highly encouraged,” Kelly explains. “You have to be a member to access beaches, fishing and things like that.” Locals love to hang out by the shore, sunbathing and swimming, or take their boats onto the water. Nearby Glen Charlie Pond, which spans 166 acres and has 6 miles of shoreline, is open to the public, stocked with fish and has a boat launch. Plus, Kelly says, “We are surrounded by tens of thousands of acres of open space for hiking, hunting, camping, fishing. People love it.” To the west, the 12,000-acre Myles Standish State Forest is the largest tract of its kind in the region, encompassing part of the towns of Carver and Plymouth. Bikers, hikers and horseback riders traverse nearly 50 miles of trail while sailors take their boats onto the water. To the east, the Red Brook Wildlife Management Area offers residents a scenic, undeveloped outdoor experience.
The multiple community associations around White Island Shores ensure there's always an event happening somewhere. It just depends on the association. “There’s everything from horseshoes to bean bag races,” Kelly explains. “They change year to year, depending on who runs a particular program. Sometimes, an ice cream truck shows up and gives free ice cream to kids. On the Fourth of July, there are sack races and fireworks on the beach. It’s very Norman Rockwell-esque.”
Homes in White Island Shores sit on gridded streets without sidewalks. Some are paved, and some are laid with dirt. This isn’t a planned community. No two houses look the same – although many have clapboard siding – and lots are different sizes. Mature oak, cedar and pine trees dot the landscape, while wild brush and shrubs are scattered on roadsides. Potential homebuyers can find a bilevel, bungalow, ranch-style or Cape Cod property in the $250,000 to $450,000 range. Colonial Revival homes typically cost between $400,000 and $550,000, while waterfront properties with docks and decks run between $700,000 and $800,000. “It’s a summer-based community,” Kelly says. “There are a lot of summer homes without permanent residents.”
Students are zoned for Plymouth Public Schools. They can attend South Elementary School and Plymouth South Middle School, which get B’s from Niche. They can finish their public education at Plymouth South High School, which gets a B-plus and offers nearly 20 College, Career & Technical Education courses, including cosmetology, engineering technology, electrical and culinary arts.
Aside from a 7-Eleven convenience store with a Dunkin’ inside, the neighborhood is almost entirely residential. But 5 miles south in East Wareham, there’s a Stop & Shop grocery store, Ocean State Job Lot discount store, The Home Depot, Tractor Supply Co, CVS pharmacy and more. To eat out, residents can head to well-known chains like Chilis or choose something local like Bailey’s Surf N Turf – known for their prime ribs and crab cakes – and Charlie’s Place, which has been around for 50 years, serving made-to-order pizzas and sirloin burgers.
White Island Shores is about 60 miles south of Boston and 50 miles east of Providence. “Most of the roads are dirt,” Kelly explains. “I like it. It keeps people off them and decreases traffic, so kids can play safely, ride their bikes and things like that.” Plymouth Avenue, which turns into Wareham Road, was dirt until Redbrook, a new residential community just north of White Island Shores, was constructed. Now, the neighborhood’s main thoroughfare is paved and gets a lot more traffic. At the local 7-Eleven, a bus stop leads between Cranberry Plaza and Buzzards Bay Train Stations, as well as between Main Avenue and Walmart at Colony Place.
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