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What Are You Allowed to Build at 118 Fordham Rd, Newton, MA, 02465?

Backyard Cottage

(Detached ADU)

Probably Allowed

This property meets the requirements for a Detached ADU of up to 825 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 825 sq ft allowed By Right, or possibly more by Special Permit.

Swimming Pool

Probably Allowed

This property likely meets the zoning requirements to build a swimming pool. 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

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 1,710 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

340160023

Property Type

Residential

Zone

SR3

Year Built

1941

Lot Size

7,000 sq ft

Gross Building Area

977 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

1,650 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

1,650 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

977 sq ft

Estimated

14.0%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Newton, MA

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