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What Are You Allowed to Build at 478 Main St, Wakefield, MA, 01880?

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

Might be Allowed
This property may meet the zoning requirements to build a swimming pool. Some factors may affect feasibility. 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 1,719 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

Streetview picture of 478 Main St, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Zoning Jurisdiction

WAKEFIELD

Parcel ID

18228B6H

Property Type

Residential

Zone

B

Year Built

1910

Lot Size

2,613 sq ft

Gross Building Area

2,939 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

2,201 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

1,463 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

1,463 sq ft

Estimated
56.0%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Wakefield, MA

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What Are You Allowed to Build at 478 Main St, Wakefield, MA, 01880?

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

Might be Allowed
This property may meet the zoning requirements to build a swimming pool. Some factors may affect feasibility. 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 1,719 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

Streetview picture of 478 Main St, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Zoning Jurisdiction

WAKEFIELD

Parcel ID

18228B6H

Property Type

Residential

Zone

B

Year Built

1910

Lot Size

2,613 sq ft

Gross Building Area

2,939 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

2,201 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

1,463 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

1,463 sq ft

Estimated
56.0%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Wakefield, MA

Based on public data and AI. Check with a pro. Read More

© 2026 TheBuilder AI Inc. d/b/aFutureLot. All rights reserved.