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What Are You Allowed to Build at 4938 W Rice St # 2, Chicago, IL, 60651?

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

Might be Allowed

This property may meet the zoning requirements to build a swimming pool. Some factors may affect feasibility. 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 Allowed

This property likely meets the zoning requirements to build a Single-Family home up to 3,210 sq ft of zoning-counted floor area allowed By Right, or possibly more by Special Permit.

Multi Family

Home Addition

Probably Allowed

We estimate you can expand this property by up to 1,029 sq ft under current zoning rules. This may allow for a horizontal addition, a vertical addition, or both, depending on design and permitting.

Property facts

Zoning Jurisdiction

CHICAGO

Parcel ID

16044270270000

Property Type

Residential

Zone

RS3

Year Built

1912

Lot Size

3,566 sq ft

Gross Building Area

2,474 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

2,180 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

1,887 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

1,887 sq ft

Estimated

52.9%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Chicago, IL

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