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What Are You Allowed to Build at 5 Ellery St, Boston, MA, 02127?

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 900 sq ft allowed By Right, or possibly more by Special Permit.

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 Not Allowed

This lot does not meet the zoning requirements to build a Single-Family home. A variance may be requested through your local zoning authority

Multifamily

Home Addition

Probably Allowed

We estimate you can expand this property by up to 633 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

0700063000

Property Type

Three Family

Zone

ArtUnderlying Zoning_M-1

Year Built

1905

Lot Size

1,611 sq ft

Gross Building Area

978 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

978 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

978 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

978 sq ft

Estimated

60.7%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Boston, MA

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