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What Are You Allowed to Build at 41 Forest St # 41b, Melrose, MA, 02176?

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 900 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 Allowed

This property likely meets the zoning requirements to build a Single-Family home.

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

Zoning Jurisdiction

MELROSE

Parcel ID

E20162

Property Type

Single Family

Zone

UR-A

Year Built

2008

Lot Size

13,991 sq ft

Gross Building Area

3,956 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

3,956 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

3,956 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

3,956 sq ft

Estimated

28.3%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Melrose, MA

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