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243 255 Popes Island

New Bedford, MA 02740

Commercial
Owner
Pop...
Owner Type
Corporation
Tenure
23 yrs
Assessed
$2,590,900
Built
1948
Sq Ft
11,408
Lot
1.49 ac
Bed/Bath
—
Type
Commercial
Elevated Risks19ConditionC1Fire GradeBPermits58Last PermitSep 2025FloodXSurgeCat 4

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243 255 Popes Island, New Bedford, MA 02740— Property Report

Building& Property Details

243 255 Popes Island is a Wharf / Marina commercial built in 1948 located in New Bedford, BRISTOL County, MA. The building has 11,408 square feet of building area on a 1.49-acre lot.

Flood Zone & Natural Hazard Assessment

243 255 Popes Island is in FEMA flood zone X. Zone X is outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, meaning the property has minimal flood risk according to FEMA mapping. The property falls within a Category 4 hurricane storm surge inundation zone based on NOAA SLOSH modeling. This property is at risk of inundation under a 1-foot sea level rise scenario. The FEMA National Risk Index composite rating for this area is Very Low. The ASCE 7-22 design wind speed for this location is 123 mph. The ground snow load is 30 psf. The EPA radon zone is 1 (highest potential).

Fire Protection

NE Provenance rates the fire protection for 243 255 Popes Island at Grade B (Strong fire protection access). The nearest fire station, NEW BEDFORD FIRE DEPARTMENT, is 0.6 miles away. This grade reflects fire station proximity, department capabilities, hydrant coverage, and municipal water infrastructure. Properties with Grade A or B typically receive favorable insurance rates due to strong fire protection infrastructure.

Building Permits & Property History

Municipal records show 58 building permits on file for 243 255 Popes Island. The most recent permit was filed September 3, 2025. In the past five years, 25 permits have been issued. The current municipal assessment is $2,590,900, with $1,289,700 attributed to land and $1,301,200 to improvements. The property last sold on July 19, 2002 for $1,500,000.

Environmental & Land Use

243 255 Popes Island is classified as a waterfront property. This property is listed on or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places.

New BedfordNeighborhood & Community

243 255 Popes Island is located in New Bedford, BRISTOL County, MA. The property is zoned IA (Industrial A). The median home value in this census tract is $253,600. Median household income is $12,358. The owner-occupancy rate in the surrounding area is 5%. The property is served by the New Bedford school district.

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The complete NE Provenance report for 243 255 Popes Island, New Bedford, MA includes over 430 data attributes sourced from 140+ public and proprietary datasets. The full report covers building construction and materials, NEP Condition Estimate derived from permit history, system ages for roof, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC, complete ownership and deed chain with transaction classification, FEMA flood and coastal hazard analysis, environmental contamination screening, and neighborhood demographics. Available as a professional property wallet, PDF report, or structured data export.