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What Are You Allowed to Build at 255 Newell St, Seattle, WA, 98109?

Backyard Cottage

(Detached ADU)

Might be Allowed
This property may qualify for a Detached ADU of up to 68 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 1,000 sq ft allowed By Right, or possibly more by Special Permit, but there are some special considerations.

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 Allowed
This property likely meets the zoning requirements to build a Single-Family home up to 2,738 sq ft of zoning-counted floor area allowed By Right, or possibly more by Special Permit.

Multi Family

Home Addition

Probably Allowed
We estimate you can expand this property by up to 68 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 255 Newell St, Seattle, WA, 98109

Zoning Jurisdiction

SEATTLE

Parcel ID

5244801205

Property Type

Single Family

Zone

NR

Year Built

1906

Lot Size

4,563 sq ft

Gross Building Area

884 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

2,670 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

2,670 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

884 sq ft

Estimated
19.4%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Seattle, WA

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What Are You Allowed to Build at 255 Newell St, Seattle, WA, 98109?

Backyard Cottage

(Detached ADU)

Might be Allowed
This property may qualify for a Detached ADU of up to 68 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 1,000 sq ft allowed By Right, or possibly more by Special Permit, but there are some special considerations.

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 Allowed
This property likely meets the zoning requirements to build a Single-Family home up to 2,738 sq ft of zoning-counted floor area allowed By Right, or possibly more by Special Permit.

Multi Family

Home Addition

Probably Allowed
We estimate you can expand this property by up to 68 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 255 Newell St, Seattle, WA, 98109

Zoning Jurisdiction

SEATTLE

Parcel ID

5244801205

Property Type

Single Family

Zone

NR

Year Built

1906

Lot Size

4,563 sq ft

Gross Building Area

884 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

2,670 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

2,670 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

884 sq ft

Estimated
19.4%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Seattle, WA

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

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