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What Are You Allowed to Build at 123 Chestnut St, Allentown, PA, 18101?

Backyard Cottage

(Detached ADU)

Might be Allowed
This property may qualify for a Detached ADU of up to 330 sq ft allowed By Right, or possibly more by Special Permit, but there are some special considerations.

In Home Apartment

(Conversion or Addition)

Might be Allowed
This property may qualify for an Internal ADU of up to 330 sq ft allowed By Right, or possibly more by Special Permit, but there are some special considerations.

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
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.

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 123 Chestnut St, Allentown, PA, 18101

Zoning Jurisdiction

Allentown

Parcel ID

640742671576

Property Type

Single Family

Zone

N2

Year Built

1880

Lot Size

1,568 sq ft

Gross Building Area

826 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

826 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

826 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

826 sq ft

Estimated
52.7%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Allentown, PA

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What Are You Allowed to Build at 123 Chestnut St, Allentown, PA, 18101?

Backyard Cottage

(Detached ADU)

Might be Allowed
This property may qualify for a Detached ADU of up to 330 sq ft allowed By Right, or possibly more by Special Permit, but there are some special considerations.

In Home Apartment

(Conversion or Addition)

Might be Allowed
This property may qualify for an Internal ADU of up to 330 sq ft allowed By Right, or possibly more by Special Permit, but there are some special considerations.

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
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.

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 123 Chestnut St, Allentown, PA, 18101

Zoning Jurisdiction

Allentown

Parcel ID

640742671576

Property Type

Single Family

Zone

N2

Year Built

1880

Lot Size

1,568 sq ft

Gross Building Area

826 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

826 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

826 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

826 sq ft

Estimated
52.7%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Allentown, PA

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

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