Why Live in Wareham Center
Wareham Center offers a variety of housing options, including small cottages, bungalows, and Cape Cods. Condos and townhouses, such as those in Swan Landing and British Landing Condominiums and Yacht Club, provide amenities like fitness centers and private water access. Single-family homes range from ranch-style and Cape Cods to beachfront properties and renovated midcentury homes. The neighborhood is known for its boating culture, with Zecco Marina offering boat slips and access to the Cape Cod Canal. Outdoor activities include visiting Spillane Field, Lukey Community Park, and Marks Cove Conservation Area, while Swifts Beach features tide pools and shallow waters for marine life exploration. Main Street has locally owned shops, restaurants like Riverside Cafe and El Mariachi’s, and essential services. For dining, Narrow’s Crossing Restaurant & Lounge serves New England seafood with riverside views. Nearby Onset Beach is known for its restaurants, including Marc Anthony's pizza. Wareham Crossing offers extensive shopping options with stores like Lowe’s, Target, and Walmart. Local events include the Cranberry Harvest Celebration and the Wareham Oyster Festival. Residents commute via Interstates 195 and 495, with the CapeFLYER train providing access to Boston and Logan International Airport. The Wareham Public School district has mixed ratings, with Wareham Senior High School noted for its graduates attending local universities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wareham Center a good place to live?
Wareham Center is a good place to live. Wareham Center is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Wareham Center has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 10.2 people per acre and a median age of 50. The average household income is $67,593 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 19.2% of residents. A majority of residents in Wareham Center are home owners, with 36.8% of residents renting and 63.2% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Wareham Center can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Wareham Center neighborhood guide.
Is Wareham Center, MA a safe neighborhood?
Wareham Center, MA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Wareham Center?
The median home price in Wareham Center is $525,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $105,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.72%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,720 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $117K a year to afford the median home price in Wareham Center. The average household income in Wareham Center is $68K.
What are the best public schools in Wareham Center?
The best public schools that serve Wareham Center are:
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Are home prices dropping in Wareham Center?
Yes, home prices in Wareham Center are down 36% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Wareham Center, MA
On average, homes in Wareham Center, Wareham sell after 77 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Wareham Center, Wareham over the last 12 months is $475,000, down 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$475,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$359,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$334,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$685,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$199
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Last 12 months Home Sales
25
Median List Price
$525,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
8%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-8%