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What Are You Allowed to Build at 24 Chapin Rd, Newton, MA, 02459?

Backyard Cottage

(Detached ADU)

Might be Allowed

This property may qualify for a Detached ADU of up to 1,000 sq ft allowed By Right, or possibly more by Special Permit, but there are some special considerations.

In Home Apartment

(Conversion or Addition)

Might be Allowed

This property may qualify for an Internal ADU of up to 1,000 sq ft allowed By Right, or possibly more by Special Permit, but there are some special considerations.

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.

Multi Family

Home Addition

Might be Allowed

The property may meet the zoning requirements to build a Home Addition up to 581 sq ft of zoning-counted floor area. Additional factors may affect feasibility.

Property facts

Zoning Jurisdiction

NEWTON

Parcel ID

640250002

Property Type

Single Family

Zone

SR2

Year Built

1926

Lot Size

6,978 sq ft

Gross Building Area

2,492 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

2,422 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

2,352 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

2,492 sq ft

Estimated

35.7%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Newton, MA

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