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What Are You Allowed to Build at 42 Auburn St, Newton, MA, 02465?

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)

Probably Allowed

This property meets the requirements for an Internal ADU of up to 1,000 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

Multifamily

Home Addition

Probably Allowed

We estimate you can expand this property by up to 297 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

330010009

Property Type

Residential

Zone

MR1

Year Built

1914

Lot Size

6,459 sq ft

Gross Building Area

1,331 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

3,214 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

3,214 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

1,331 sq ft

Estimated

20.6%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Newton, MA

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