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What Are You Allowed to Build at 280 Bear Hill Rd, Waltham, MA, 02451?

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 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 3,743 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 280 Bear Hill Rd, Waltham, MA, 02451

Zoning Jurisdiction

WALTHAM

Parcel ID

R0480010002

Property Type

Multi Family

Zone

C

Year Built

1960

Lot Size

70,567 sq ft

Gross Building Area

24,484 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

24,484 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

24,484 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

24,484 sq ft

Estimated
34.7%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Waltham, MA

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What Are You Allowed to Build at 280 Bear Hill Rd, Waltham, MA, 02451?

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 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 3,743 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 280 Bear Hill Rd, Waltham, MA, 02451

Zoning Jurisdiction

WALTHAM

Parcel ID

R0480010002

Property Type

Multi Family

Zone

C

Year Built

1960

Lot Size

70,567 sq ft

Gross Building Area

24,484 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

24,484 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

24,484 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

24,484 sq ft

Estimated
34.7%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Waltham, MA

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

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