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What Are You Allowed to Build at 40 Charlesbank Rd, Newton, MA, 02458?

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 804 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

This lot does not meet the zoning requirements to build a Single-Family home. A variance may be requested through your local zoning authority

Multi Family

Home Addition

Probably Allowed

We estimate you can expand this property by up to 421 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

NEWTON

Parcel ID

710140001

Property Type

Residential

Zone

MR2

Year Built

1880

Lot Size

3,497 sq ft

Gross Building Area

941 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

1,608 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

1,608 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

941 sq ft

Estimated

26.9%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Newton, MA

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