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What Are You Allowed to Build at 885 South St, Boston, MA, 02131?

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 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 Allowed
This property likely meets the zoning requirements to build a Single-Family home.

Multi Family

Home Addition

Probably Allowed
We estimate you can expand this property under current zoning rules. We weren't able to identify a specific size limit, but an addition may be possible horizontally, vertically, or both, depending on design and permitting.

Property facts

Streetview picture of 885 South St, Boston, MA, 02131

Zoning Jurisdiction

BOSTON

Parcel ID

2004863000

Property Type

Multi Family

Zone

Art26_S2

Year Built

1907

Lot Size

36,057 sq ft

Gross Building Area

14,660 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

31,345 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

31,345 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

14,660 sq ft

Estimated
40.7%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Boston, MA

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What Are You Allowed to Build at 885 South St, Boston, MA, 02131?

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 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 Allowed
This property likely meets the zoning requirements to build a Single-Family home.

Multi Family

Home Addition

Probably Allowed
We estimate you can expand this property under current zoning rules. We weren't able to identify a specific size limit, but an addition may be possible horizontally, vertically, or both, depending on design and permitting.

Property facts

Streetview picture of 885 South St, Boston, MA, 02131

Zoning Jurisdiction

BOSTON

Parcel ID

2004863000

Property Type

Multi Family

Zone

Art26_S2

Year Built

1907

Lot Size

36,057 sq ft

Gross Building Area

14,660 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

31,345 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

31,345 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

14,660 sq ft

Estimated
40.7%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.