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What Are You Allowed to Build at 4 Cotter Rd, Newton, MA, 02468?

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 702 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 1,711 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

530040001

Property Type

Residential

Zone

MR1

Year Built

1927

Lot Size

5,484 sq ft

Gross Building Area

1,403 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

1,403 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

1,403 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

1,403 sq ft

Estimated

25.6%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Newton, MA

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