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What Are You Allowed to Build at 11 Chestnut St, Boston, MA, 02108?

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 of up to 974 sq ft allowed By Right, or possibly more by Special Permit, but there are some special considerations.

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

Might be Allowed
This property may meet the zoning requirements to build a Single-Family home up to 3,319 sq ft of zoning-counted floor area allowed By Right, or possibly more by Special Permit. Additional factors may affect feasibility.

Multi Family

Home Addition

Might be Allowed
The property may meet the zoning requirements to build a Home Addition up to 2,021 sq ft of zoning-counted floor area. Additional factors may affect feasibility.

Property facts

Streetview picture of 11 Chestnut St, Boston, MA, 02108

Zoning Jurisdiction

BOSTON

Parcel ID

0501578000

Property Type

Single Family

Zone

ArtUnderlying Zoning_H-2-65

Year Built

1822

Lot Size

1,659 sq ft

Gross Building Area

1,298 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

1,298 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

1,298 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

1,298 sq ft

Estimated
78.2%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Boston, MA

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What Are You Allowed to Build at 11 Chestnut St, Boston, MA, 02108?

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 of up to 974 sq ft allowed By Right, or possibly more by Special Permit, but there are some special considerations.

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

Might be Allowed
This property may meet the zoning requirements to build a Single-Family home up to 3,319 sq ft of zoning-counted floor area allowed By Right, or possibly more by Special Permit. Additional factors may affect feasibility.

Multi Family

Home Addition

Might be Allowed
The property may meet the zoning requirements to build a Home Addition up to 2,021 sq ft of zoning-counted floor area. Additional factors may affect feasibility.

Property facts

Streetview picture of 11 Chestnut St, Boston, MA, 02108

Zoning Jurisdiction

BOSTON

Parcel ID

0501578000

Property Type

Single Family

Zone

ArtUnderlying Zoning_H-2-65

Year Built

1822

Lot Size

1,659 sq ft

Gross Building Area

1,298 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

1,298 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

1,298 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

1,298 sq ft

Estimated
78.2%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Boston, MA

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

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