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What Are You Allowed to Build at 162 Chestnut St, Brookline, MA, 02445?

Backyard Cottage

(Detached ADU)

Probably Allowed

This property meets the requirements for a Detached ADU of up to 713 sq ft allowed By Right, or possibly more by Special Permit.

In Home Apartment

(Conversion or Addition)

Probably Allowed

This property meets the requirements for an Internal ADU of up to 713 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

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

Multi Family

Home Addition

Probably Allowed

We estimate you can expand this property by up to 1,624 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

BROOKLINE

Parcel ID

3020300

Property Type

Three Family

Zone

M-1.0

Year Built

1920

Lot Size

3,049 sq ft

Gross Building Area

1,425 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

1,425 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

1,425 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

1,425 sq ft

Estimated

46.7%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Brookline, MA

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