Bristol County and Westport Town property record for 197 Forge Rd, Westport, MA 02790
| Property Type | Manufacturing (Light) |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 21,011 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 5 acres (217,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,714 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WPOR M:33 L:9 |
| Primary APN | WPOR M:33 L:9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 21,011 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 25,929 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 21,011 sqft |
| Basement Area | 4,644 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 4,644 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 217,800 sqft (5 acres) |
| Loading Dock | Loading Dock |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 2920 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 197 FORGE RD |
| City | WESTPORT |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02790-1141 |
| Property Category | Industrial |
| Property Type | Industrial > Manufacturing (Light) |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | WESTPORT MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WESTPORT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 646103 |
197 Forge Rd, an industrial property, is owned by a company.
Source: Bristol County and Westport Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX N8, WESTPORT, MA 02790-0632 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 197 Forge Rd was $5,714, up 0.4% from the year before.
Source: Bristol County and Westport Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Bristol County |
| County Subdivision | Westport Town |
| Unified School District | Westport School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,714.00 (+0.4%) | $784,900 (+2.75%) Land $272,400 Building $512,500 |
| 2025 | $5,691.00 (-2.35%) | $763,900 (+1.31%) Land $261,900 Building $502,000 |
| 2024 | $5,828.00 | $754,000 Land $252,000 Building $502,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 197 Forge Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 22, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 14 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 18 units insured incl. 4 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1991–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2024 · other causes |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 197 Forge Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 83% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 80 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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