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What Are You Allowed to Build at 56 Green St, Melrose, MA, 02176?

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 619 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

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.

Multifamily

Home Addition

Probably Allowed

We estimate you can expand this property by up to 3,989 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

Zoning Jurisdiction

MELROSE

Parcel ID

D10039

Property Type

Single Family

Zone

Year Built

1899

Lot Size

2,613 sq ft

Gross Building Area

1,492 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

1,238 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

985 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

985 sq ft

Estimated

37.7%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Melrose, MA

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