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What Are You Allowed to Build at 159 Wilmington Ave, Boston, MA, 02124?

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)

Probably Allowed

This property meets the requirements for an Internal ADU of up to 955 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 Allowed

This property likely meets the zoning requirements to build a Single-Family home up to 3,134 sq ft of zoning-counted floor area allowed By Right, or possibly more by Special Permit.

Multifamily

Home Addition

Probably Allowed

We estimate you can expand this property by up to 1,861 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

BOSTON

Parcel ID

1703099000

Property Type

Single Family

Zone

Art65_2F-5000

Year Built

1950

Lot Size

6,267 sq ft

Gross Building Area

1,358 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

1,273 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

1,188 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

1,358 sq ft

Estimated

21.7%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Boston, MA

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