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What Are You Allowed to Build at 40 Bess Rd, Needham, MA, 02492?

Backyard Cottage

(Detached ADU)

Probably Allowed
This property meets the requirements for a Detached ADU of up to 710 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

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

Might be Allowed
This property may meet the zoning requirements to build a Single-Family home up to 5,787 sq ft of zoning-counted floor area allowed By Right, or possibly more by Special Permit. Additional factors may affect feasibility.

Multi Family

Home Addition

Might be Allowed
The property may meet the zoning requirements to build a Home Addition up to 4,367 sq ft of zoning-counted floor area. Additional factors may affect feasibility.

Property facts

Streetview picture of 40 Bess Rd, Needham, MA, 02492

Zoning Jurisdiction

NEEDHAM

Parcel ID

1991210001800000

Property Type

Single Family

Zone

SRB

Year Built

1971

Lot Size

16,073 sq ft

Gross Building Area

1,452 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

1,420 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

1,388 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

1,452 sq ft

Estimated
9.0%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Needham, MA

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What Are You Allowed to Build at 40 Bess Rd, Needham, MA, 02492?

Backyard Cottage

(Detached ADU)

Probably Allowed
This property meets the requirements for a Detached ADU of up to 710 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

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

Might be Allowed
This property may meet the zoning requirements to build a Single-Family home up to 5,787 sq ft of zoning-counted floor area allowed By Right, or possibly more by Special Permit. Additional factors may affect feasibility.

Multi Family

Home Addition

Might be Allowed
The property may meet the zoning requirements to build a Home Addition up to 4,367 sq ft of zoning-counted floor area. Additional factors may affect feasibility.

Property facts

Streetview picture of 40 Bess Rd, Needham, MA, 02492

Zoning Jurisdiction

NEEDHAM

Parcel ID

1991210001800000

Property Type

Single Family

Zone

SRB

Year Built

1971

Lot Size

16,073 sq ft

Gross Building Area

1,452 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

1,420 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

1,388 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

1,452 sq ft

Estimated
9.0%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Needham, MA

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

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