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What Are You Allowed to Build at 5 Salem St, 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 900 sq ft allowed By Right, or possibly more by Special Permit.

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

Probably Not Allowed

The existing home is allowed as a legally nonconforming structure. However, the lot does not meet current zoning requirements for new Single-Family construction. A variance or other zoning relief may be requested.

Multi Family

Home Addition

Probably Allowed

We estimate you can expand this property by up to 1,731 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

0200517000

Property Type

Single Family

Zone

Art62_RH-1500

Year Built

1865

Lot Size

1,110 sq ft

Gross Building Area

490 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

490 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

490 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

490 sq ft

Estimated

44.1%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Boston, MA

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