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What Are You Allowed to Build at 816 Ne 79th St, Seattle, WA, 98115?

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 Allowed
This property meets the requirements for an Internal ADU of up to 1,000 sq ft allowed By Right, or possibly more by Special Permit.

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

Might be Allowed
This property may meet the zoning requirements to build a Single-Family home up to 2,500 sq ft of zoning-counted floor area allowed By Right, or possibly more by Special Permit. Additional factors may affect feasibility.

Multi Family

Home Addition

Probably Allowed
We estimate you can expand this property by up to 1,330 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 816 Ne 79th St, Seattle, WA, 98115

Zoning Jurisdiction

SEATTLE

Parcel ID

2464400570

Property Type

Single Family

Zone

NR

Year Built

1925

Lot Size

2,909 sq ft

Gross Building Area

1,450 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

1,170 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

890 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

1,450 sq ft

Estimated
49.8%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Seattle, WA

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What Are You Allowed to Build at 816 Ne 79th St, Seattle, WA, 98115?

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 Allowed
This property meets the requirements for an Internal ADU of up to 1,000 sq ft allowed By Right, or possibly more by Special Permit.

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

Might be Allowed
This property may meet the zoning requirements to build a Single-Family home up to 2,500 sq ft of zoning-counted floor area allowed By Right, or possibly more by Special Permit. Additional factors may affect feasibility.

Multi Family

Home Addition

Probably Allowed
We estimate you can expand this property by up to 1,330 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 816 Ne 79th St, Seattle, WA, 98115

Zoning Jurisdiction

SEATTLE

Parcel ID

2464400570

Property Type

Single Family

Zone

NR

Year Built

1925

Lot Size

2,909 sq ft

Gross Building Area

1,450 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

1,170 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

890 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

1,450 sq ft

Estimated
49.8%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.