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What Are You Allowed to Build at 521 Simpson St, Greensboro, NC, 27401?

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)

Might be Allowed
This property may qualify for an Internal ADU of up to 469 sq ft allowed By Conditional Use Permit, or possibly more by Special Permit, but there are some special considerations.

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 Allowed
This property likely meets the zoning requirements to build a Single-Family home.

Multifamily

Home Addition

Probably Allowed
We estimate you can expand this property under current zoning rules. We weren't able to identify a specific size limit, but an addition may be possible horizontally, vertically, or both, depending on design and permitting.

Property facts

Streetview picture of 521 Simpson St, Greensboro, NC, 27401

Zoning Jurisdiction

GREENSBORO

Parcel ID

7864587766

Property Type

Residential

Zone

O

Year Built

1931

Lot Size

435 sq ft

Gross Building Area

938 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

938 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

938 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

938 sq ft

Estimated
215.3%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Greensboro, NC

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What Are You Allowed to Build at 521 Simpson St, Greensboro, NC, 27401?

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)

Might be Allowed
This property may qualify for an Internal ADU of up to 469 sq ft allowed By Conditional Use Permit, or possibly more by Special Permit, but there are some special considerations.

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 Allowed
This property likely meets the zoning requirements to build a Single-Family home.

Multifamily

Home Addition

Probably Allowed
We estimate you can expand this property under current zoning rules. We weren't able to identify a specific size limit, but an addition may be possible horizontally, vertically, or both, depending on design and permitting.

Property facts

Streetview picture of 521 Simpson St, Greensboro, NC, 27401

Zoning Jurisdiction

GREENSBORO

Parcel ID

7864587766

Property Type

Residential

Zone

O

Year Built

1931

Lot Size

435 sq ft

Gross Building Area

938 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

938 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

938 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

938 sq ft

Estimated
215.3%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Greensboro, NC

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

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