About this home

Set directly on Buttermilk Bay in the coveted Jefferson Shores community, 5 Jefferson Shores Road delivers the coastal lifestyle buyers dream about-expansive water views, direct beach access, and nearly 3,000 square feet of comfortable year-round living. This 2,979-square-foot Cape offers five bedrooms, including a first-floor primary suite, along with gracious gathering spaces designed to capture the beauty of the bay.Inside, the home is as memorable as the setting. Rich in character and craftsmanship, it showcases beautifully detailed millwork, elegant paneled walls, intricate coffered ceilings, and a timeless design presence rarely found today. Hardwood floors, recessed lighting, and a fireplace bring warmth to the open living areas, while the kitchen pairs stone countertops with stainless-steel appliances for effortless everyday living and entertaining. A sunroom wrapped in natural light provides a peaceful place to relax while keeping the water always in view.Outside, expansive deck and patio spaces create a seamless extension of the home-perfect for morning coffee, sunset dinners, and summer entertaining overlooking the bay. With direct waterfront and beach access just beyond, the setting is made for swimming, boating, kayaking, and embracing life by the water. Central air, hot-water baseboard heat, public water and sewer, basement storage, generous off-street parking, and an attached garage add year-round practicality to this exceptional offering. Conveniently located near the Cape Cod Canal, shopping, dining, and major routes, this waterfront property balances serenity with convenience. Whether as a primary residence or a coastal retreat, 5 Jefferson Shores Road is a rare opportunity to make Buttermilk Bay the backdrop to everyday life.

Facts and features

Schools

• Wareham Elementary School

  elementary · K-4 · 3.2 mi

  5

• Wareham Senior High School

  middle · 8-12 · 4.8 mi

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• St Margaret Regional School

  elementary · PK-4 · 0.8 mi

• Wareham Middle School

  elementary · 5-7 · 5.1 mi

  6

• Christopher Donovan Day School- Inc

  high · 12 · 1.7 mi

• Waldorf School of Cape Cod

  elementary · K-7 · 1.7 mi

Price history

• Oct 14, 2026 · Listed$1,599,000
• Sep 14, 2017 · Sold$650,000
• Jul 25, 2017 · Listed$675,000
• Sep 7, 2011 · Sold$225,000

Tax history

• 2026$8,617 tax · $1,006,700 assessed
• 2022$9,669 tax · $809,700 assessed
• 2021$9,691 tax · $692,200 assessed
• 2020$9,249 tax · $674,600 assessed
• 2019$8,810 tax · $649,700 assessed
• 2018$8,482 tax · $604,100 assessed
• 2017$8,286 tax · $592,700 assessed
• 2016$7,554 tax · $536,100 assessed

Home value

$1,325,000

• Collateral Analytics$1,325,000
• Cotality$834,600
• Quantarium$1,574,147

Where it is