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What Are You Allowed to Build at 57 Bess Rd, Needham, MA, 02492?

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

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 4,626 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 2,489 sq ft of zoning-counted floor area. Additional factors may affect feasibility.

Property facts

Streetview picture of 57 Bess Rd, Needham, MA, 02492

Zoning Jurisdiction

NEEDHAM

Parcel ID

1991210005200000

Property Type

Single Family

Zone

SRB

Year Built

1955

Lot Size

12,850 sq ft

Gross Building Area

2,388 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

2,137 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

1,886 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

2,388 sq ft

Estimated
18.6%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Needham, MA

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What Are You Allowed to Build at 57 Bess Rd, Needham, MA, 02492?

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

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 4,626 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 2,489 sq ft of zoning-counted floor area. Additional factors may affect feasibility.

Property facts

Streetview picture of 57 Bess Rd, Needham, MA, 02492

Zoning Jurisdiction

NEEDHAM

Parcel ID

1991210005200000

Property Type

Single Family

Zone

SRB

Year Built

1955

Lot Size

12,850 sq ft

Gross Building Area

2,388 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

2,137 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

1,886 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

2,388 sq ft

Estimated
18.6%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.