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What Are You Allowed to Build at 486 Medford St # 488, Boston, MA, 02129?

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 1,250 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 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 Not Allowed

Our analysis indicates there is no remaining zoning capacity to expand this home. A home addition would likely require zoning relief.

Property facts

Zoning Jurisdiction

BOSTON

Parcel ID

0201350014

Property Type

Residential

Zone

Art62_2F-3000

Year Built

2020

Lot Size

2,258 sq ft

Gross Building Area

248 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

2,120 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

2,120 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

248 sq ft

Estimated

11.0%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Boston, MA

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