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What Are You Allowed to Build at 78 Arlene Rd, Lowell, MA, 01851?

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 682 sq ft allowed By Right, or possibly more by Special Permit.

Swimming Pool

Probably Allowed
This property likely meets the zoning requirements to build a swimming pool. 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 Not Allowed
The existing home is allowed as a legally nonconforming structure. However, the lot does not meet current zoning requirements for new Single-Family construction. A variance or other zoning relief may be requested.

Multi Family

Home Addition

Probably Allowed
We estimate you can expand this property by up to 745 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

Streetview picture of 78 Arlene Rd, Lowell, MA, 01851

Zoning Jurisdiction

LOWELL

Parcel ID

12022578

Property Type

Single Family

Zone

TSF

Year Built

1963

Lot Size

6,024 sq ft

Gross Building Area

1,325 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

1,364 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

1,364 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

1,325 sq ft

Estimated
22.0%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Lowell, MA

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What Are You Allowed to Build at 78 Arlene Rd, Lowell, MA, 01851?

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 682 sq ft allowed By Right, or possibly more by Special Permit.

Swimming Pool

Probably Allowed
This property likely meets the zoning requirements to build a swimming pool. 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 Not Allowed
The existing home is allowed as a legally nonconforming structure. However, the lot does not meet current zoning requirements for new Single-Family construction. A variance or other zoning relief may be requested.

Multi Family

Home Addition

Probably Allowed
We estimate you can expand this property by up to 745 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

Streetview picture of 78 Arlene Rd, Lowell, MA, 01851

Zoning Jurisdiction

LOWELL

Parcel ID

12022578

Property Type

Single Family

Zone

TSF

Year Built

1963

Lot Size

6,024 sq ft

Gross Building Area

1,325 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

1,364 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

1,364 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

1,325 sq ft

Estimated
22.0%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Lowell, MA

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

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