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What Are You Allowed to Build at 3851 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL, 60623?

Backyard Cottage

(Detached ADU)

Probably Not Allowed
This lot does not meet the requirements for a Detached ADU. A variance may be requested through your local zoning authority

In Home Apartment

(Conversion or Addition)

Might be Allowed
This property may qualify for an Internal ADU, but there are some special considerations.

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

Might be Allowed
This property may meet the zoning requirements to build a Single-Family home. Additional factors may affect feasibility.

Multi Family

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 3851 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL, 60623

Zoning Jurisdiction

CHICAGO

Parcel ID

16261020040000

Property Type

Residential

Zone

C1

Year Built

1904

Lot Size

3,023 sq ft

Gross Building Area

1,914 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

1,983 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

1,983 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

1,983 sq ft

Estimated
65.6%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Chicago, IL

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What Are You Allowed to Build at 3851 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL, 60623?

Backyard Cottage

(Detached ADU)

Probably Not Allowed
This lot does not meet the requirements for a Detached ADU. A variance may be requested through your local zoning authority

In Home Apartment

(Conversion or Addition)

Might be Allowed
This property may qualify for an Internal ADU, but there are some special considerations.

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

Might be Allowed
This property may meet the zoning requirements to build a Single-Family home. Additional factors may affect feasibility.

Multi Family

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 3851 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL, 60623

Zoning Jurisdiction

CHICAGO

Parcel ID

16261020040000

Property Type

Residential

Zone

C1

Year Built

1904

Lot Size

3,023 sq ft

Gross Building Area

1,914 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

1,983 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

1,983 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

1,983 sq ft

Estimated
65.6%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Chicago, IL

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

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