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What Are You Allowed to Build at 27 Hinckley Rd, Newton, MA, 02468?

Backyard Cottage

(Detached ADU)

Probably Allowed

This property meets the requirements for a Detached ADU of up to 870 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 870 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

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

Probably Allowed

We estimate you can expand this property by up to 930 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

540110015

Property Type

Single Family

Zone

SR2

Year Built

1923

Lot Size

5,998 sq ft

Gross Building Area

1,456 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

1,739 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

1,739 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

1,456 sq ft

Estimated

24.3%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Newton, MA

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