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What Are You Allowed to Build at 26 Colonial Rd, Douglas, MA, 01516?

Backyard Cottage

(Detached ADU)

Probably Allowed
This property meets the requirements for a Detached ADU of up to 700 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 700 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 26 Colonial Rd, Douglas, MA, 01516

Zoning Jurisdiction

DOUGLAS

Parcel ID

11734

Property Type

Single Family

Zone

VR

Year Built

1994

Lot Size

39,639 sq ft

Gross Building Area

959 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

1,400 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

1,400 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

959 sq ft

Estimated
2.4%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Douglas, MA

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What Are You Allowed to Build at 26 Colonial Rd, Douglas, MA, 01516?

Backyard Cottage

(Detached ADU)

Probably Allowed
This property meets the requirements for a Detached ADU of up to 700 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 700 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 26 Colonial Rd, Douglas, MA, 01516

Zoning Jurisdiction

DOUGLAS

Parcel ID

11734

Property Type

Single Family

Zone

VR

Year Built

1994

Lot Size

39,639 sq ft

Gross Building Area

959 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

1,400 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

1,400 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

959 sq ft

Estimated
2.4%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Douglas, MA

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

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