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What Are You Allowed to Build at 140 Congress Av, Chelsea, MA, 02150?

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 195 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

Multifamily

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 140 Congress Av, Chelsea, MA, 02150

Zoning Jurisdiction

CHELSEA

Parcel ID

20141

Property Type

Residential

Zone

R2

Year Built

Lot Size

2,944 sq ft

Gross Building Area

390 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

390 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

390 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

390 sq ft

Estimated
13.2%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Chelsea, MA

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What Are You Allowed to Build at 140 Congress Av, Chelsea, MA, 02150?

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 195 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

Multifamily

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 140 Congress Av, Chelsea, MA, 02150

Zoning Jurisdiction

CHELSEA

Parcel ID

20141

Property Type

Residential

Zone

R2

Year Built

Lot Size

2,944 sq ft

Gross Building Area

390 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

390 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

390 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

390 sq ft

Estimated
13.2%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Chelsea, MA

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

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