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260 Merrimac St

Newburyport, MA 01950

Commercial
Owner
Fir...
Owner Type
LLC
Tenure
19 yrs
Assessed
$8,866,600
Built
1880
Sq Ft
92,907
Lot
5.76 ac
Bed/Bath
—
Type
Commercial
Elevated Risks28ConditionC1Fire GradeCPermits123Last PermitNov 2025FloodAESurgeCat 2

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260 Merrimac St, Newburyport, MA 01950— Property Report

Building& Property Details

260 Merrimac St is a Bank / Financial commercial built in 1880 located in Newburyport, Essex County, MA. The building has 92,907 square feet of building area on a 5.76-acre lot.

Flood Zone & Natural Hazard Assessment

260 Merrimac St is in FEMA flood zone AE. This is a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) where flood insurance is typically required for federally backed mortgages. The property falls within a Category 2 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 Relatively Moderate. The ASCE 7-22 design wind speed for this location is 123 mph. The ground snow load is 50 psf. The EPA radon zone is 1 (highest potential).

Fire Protection

NE Provenance rates the fire protection for 260 Merrimac St at Grade C (Adequate fire protection access). The nearest fire station, NEWBURYPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT, is 0.9 miles away. This grade reflects fire station proximity, department capabilities, hydrant coverage, and municipal water infrastructure.

Building Permits & Property History

Municipal records show 123 building permits on file for 260 Merrimac St. The most recent permit was filed November 2, 2025. In the past five years, 32 permits have been issued. The current municipal assessment is $8,866,600, with $4,025,900 attributed to land and $4,840,700 to improvements. The property last sold on June 22, 2006 for $1. The deed history includes 3 recorded conveyances.

Environmental & Land Use

260 Merrimac St is classified as a waterfront property. The property is located within a designated historic district.

NewburyportNeighborhood & Community

260 Merrimac St is located in Newburyport, Essex County, MA. The property is zoned I2 (Industrial Two). The median home value in this census tract is $775,000. Median household income is $154,978. The owner-occupancy rate in the surrounding area is 74%. The property is served by the Newburyport school district.

Full Property Intelligence Report

The complete NE Provenance report for 260 Merrimac St, Newburyport, 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.