Want to explore more?

What Are You Allowed to Build at 1194 Old Plainville Rd, New Bedford, MA, 02745?

Backyard Cottage

(Detached ADU)

Probably Allowed
This property meets the requirements for a Detached ADU of up to 900 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 900 sq ft allowed By Right, or possibly more by Special Permit.

Swimming Pool

Probably Allowed
This property likely meets the zoning requirements to build a swimming pool. Based on applicable zoning limits, the estimated buildable area for a pool. Final feasibility may depend on site-specific conditions and local interpretation.

Single Family

Probably Not Allowed
The existing home is allowed as a legally nonconforming structure. However, the lot does not meet current zoning requirements for new Single-Family construction. A variance or other zoning relief may be requested.

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

Streetview picture of 1194 Old Plainville Rd, New Bedford, MA, 02745

Zoning Jurisdiction

NEW BEDFORD

Parcel ID

1240041

Property Type

Single Family

Zone

RB

Year Built

1989

Lot Size

49,222 sq ft

Gross Building Area

2,114 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

2,110 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

2,106 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

2,114 sq ft

Estimated
4.3%of lot coverage

ADU rules for New Bedford, MA

Based on public data and AI. Check with a pro. Read More

© 2026 TheBuilder AI Inc. d/b/aFutureLot. All rights reserved.

What Are You Allowed to Build at 1194 Old Plainville Rd, New Bedford, MA, 02745?

Backyard Cottage

(Detached ADU)

Probably Allowed
This property meets the requirements for a Detached ADU of up to 900 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 900 sq ft allowed By Right, or possibly more by Special Permit.

Swimming Pool

Probably Allowed
This property likely meets the zoning requirements to build a swimming pool. Based on applicable zoning limits, the estimated buildable area for a pool. Final feasibility may depend on site-specific conditions and local interpretation.

Single Family

Probably Not Allowed
The existing home is allowed as a legally nonconforming structure. However, the lot does not meet current zoning requirements for new Single-Family construction. A variance or other zoning relief may be requested.

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

Streetview picture of 1194 Old Plainville Rd, New Bedford, MA, 02745

Zoning Jurisdiction

NEW BEDFORD

Parcel ID

1240041

Property Type

Single Family

Zone

RB

Year Built

1989

Lot Size

49,222 sq ft

Gross Building Area

2,114 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

2,110 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

2,106 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

2,114 sq ft

Estimated
4.3%of lot coverage

ADU rules for New Bedford, MA

Based on public data and AI. Check with a pro. Read More

© 2026 TheBuilder AI Inc. d/b/aFutureLot. All rights reserved.