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What Are You Allowed to Build at 261 Elm St, Somerville, MA, 02144?

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 Not Allowed

This lot does not meet the requirements for an Internal ADU. A variance may be requested through your local zoning authority

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

Might be Allowed

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

Property facts

Zoning Jurisdiction

SOMERVILLE

Parcel ID

21E16

Property Type

Other

Zone

Year Built

1926

Lot Size

9,226 sq ft

Gross Building Area

30,030 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

18,903 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

7,776 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

7,776 sq ft

Estimated

84.3%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Somerville, MA

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