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What Are You Allowed to Build at 856 862 Acushnet Ave, New Bedford, MA, 02740?

Backyard Cottage

(Detached ADU)

Probably Allowed

This property meets the requirements for a Detached ADU of up to 578 sq ft allowed By Right, or possibly more by Special Permit.

In Home Apartment

(Conversion or Addition)

Probably Allowed

This property meets the requirements for an Internal ADU of up to 578 sq ft allowed By Right, or possibly more by Special Permit.

Swimming Pool

Probably Not Allowed

This property likely does not meet the zoning requirements for a swimming pool. A variance or other zoning relief may be required. Final feasibility may depend on site-specific conditions and local interpretation.

Single Family

Probably Allowed

This property likely meets the zoning requirements to build a Single-Family home.

Multifamily

Home Addition

Probably Allowed

We estimate you can expand this property under current zoning rules. We weren't able to identify a specific size limit, but an addition may be possible horizontally, vertically, or both, depending on design and permitting.

Property facts

Zoning Jurisdiction

NEW BEDFORD

Parcel ID

0850160

Property Type

Three Family

Zone

MUB

Year Built

1975

Lot Size

40,075 sq ft

Gross Building Area

1,200 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

1,156 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

1,113 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

1,113 sq ft

Estimated

2.8%of lot coverage

ADU rules for New Bedford, MA

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