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What Are You Allowed to Build at 656 Nw 85th St, Seattle, WA, 98117?

Backyard Cottage

(Detached ADU)

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

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

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

Multifamily

Home Addition

Might be Allowed
The property may meet the zoning requirements to build a Home Addition of zoning-counted floor area. Additional factors may affect feasibility.

Property facts

Streetview picture of 656 Nw 85th St, Seattle, WA, 98117

Zoning Jurisdiction

SEATTLE

Parcel ID

0946000265

Property Type

Retail Store

Zone

NC1

Year Built

1945

Lot Size

4,699 sq ft

Gross Building Area

2,450 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

2,559 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

2,559 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

2,559 sq ft

Estimated
54.4%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Seattle, WA

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What Are You Allowed to Build at 656 Nw 85th St, Seattle, WA, 98117?

Backyard Cottage

(Detached ADU)

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

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

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

Multifamily

Home Addition

Might be Allowed
The property may meet the zoning requirements to build a Home Addition of zoning-counted floor area. Additional factors may affect feasibility.

Property facts

Streetview picture of 656 Nw 85th St, Seattle, WA, 98117

Zoning Jurisdiction

SEATTLE

Parcel ID

0946000265

Property Type

Retail Store

Zone

NC1

Year Built

1945

Lot Size

4,699 sq ft

Gross Building Area

2,450 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

2,559 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

2,559 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

2,559 sq ft

Estimated
54.4%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.