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What Are You Allowed to Build at 25 Appleton St, Melrose, MA, 02176?

Backyard Cottage

(Detached ADU)

Probably Allowed

This property meets the requirements for a Detached ADU of up to 676 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 676 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 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 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

Zoning Jurisdiction

MELROSE

Parcel ID

E50125

Property Type

Single Family

Zone

UR-A

Year Built

1900

Lot Size

5,227 sq ft

Gross Building Area

869 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

1,352 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

1,352 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

869 sq ft

Estimated

16.6%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Melrose, MA

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