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What Are You Allowed to Build at 20 Ware St, Cambridge, MA, 02138?

Backyard Cottage

(Detached ADU)

Probably Allowed
This property meets the requirements for a Detached ADU of up to 900 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 11,001 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 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 20 Ware St, Cambridge, MA, 02138

Zoning Jurisdiction

CAMBRIDGE

Parcel ID

1351

Property Type

Multi Family

Zone

Res C-1

Year Built

1910

Lot Size

17,859 sq ft

Gross Building Area

11,154 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

44,004 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

44,004 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

11,154 sq ft

Estimated
62.5%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Cambridge, MA

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What Are You Allowed to Build at 20 Ware St, Cambridge, MA, 02138?

Backyard Cottage

(Detached ADU)

Probably Allowed
This property meets the requirements for a Detached ADU of up to 900 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 11,001 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 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 20 Ware St, Cambridge, MA, 02138

Zoning Jurisdiction

CAMBRIDGE

Parcel ID

1351

Property Type

Multi Family

Zone

Res C-1

Year Built

1910

Lot Size

17,859 sq ft

Gross Building Area

11,154 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

44,004 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

44,004 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

11,154 sq ft

Estimated
62.5%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Cambridge, MA

Based on public data and AI. Check with a pro. Read More

© 2026 TheBuilder AI Inc. d/b/aFutureLot. All rights reserved.