ADU Pre-feasibility Report for
{address}
Newton, MA
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS
You are eligible for an in-home apartment!
This property meets the requirements for an In-home apartment.
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Convert an Existing Space: Within the existing building you can convert up to {int_capacity_allowed} square feet into a separate apartment by right{int_special_text}.
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Build an Addition: This lot is eligible to build an addition of up to {expansion_allowed} square feet, and you’d qualify to convert {expanded_int_capacity_allowed} square feet into a separate apartment.
This property meets the requirements for an In-home apartment.
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Convert an Existing Space: Within the existing building you can convert up to {int_capacity_allowed} square feet into a separate apartment by right{int_special_text}.
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Build an Addition: This lot is maxed out for capacity and is not eligible to build an addition by right. You may be able to with a special permit.
We created your report based on public records and third-party data. While we try hard to give accurate estimates, sometimes we get it wrong. This is not a substitute for conducting a feasibility study.
EXPLORE YOUR REPORT
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PROPERTY SUMMARY
Lot Size
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Gross Building Area
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Living Area
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Basement
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Year Built
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Assessed Value
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Zone
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Allowed FAR
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Current Far
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BACKYARD COTTAGE
This section outlines which city criteria your property meets or does not meet to determine your eligibility to build a backyard cottage (detached ADU).
You can build a backyard cottage of up to {ext_capacity_allowed} square feet. These are the criteria we checked:
This property does not meet the requirements.
Your Property {criteria_sfr_fail}{criteria_sfr_success} Criterion 1:
{criteria_sfr_value}
{criteria_sfr_explanation}
Your Property {criteria_rests_fail}{criteria_rests_success} Criterion 2:
{criteria_rests_value}
{criteria_rests_explanation}
Your Property {criteria_ext_fail}{criteria_ext_success} Criterion 3:
{criteria_ext_value}
{criteria_ext_explanation}
See Where a Cottage Might Fit
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IN-HOME APARTMENT
This section outlines which city criteria your property meets or does not meet to determine your eligibility to build an in-home apartment (Attached ADU).
This property does not meet the requirements.
You can build an in-home apartment of up to {int_capacity_allowed} square feet by right{int_special_text}. These are the criteria we checked:
Your Property {criteria_sfr_fail}{criteria_sfr_success} Criterion 1:
{criteria_sfr_value}
{criteria_sfr_explanation}
Your Property {criteria_rests_fail}{criteria_rests_success} Criterion 2:
{criteria_rests_value}
{criteria_rests_explanation}
Your Property {criteria_conv_fail}{criteria_conv_success} Criterion 3:
{criteria_conv_value}
{criteria_conv_explanation}
Your Property is Eligible for Expansion:
Expansion of up to {expansion_allowed} allowed
Based on your FAR, we estimate you can build a {expansion_allowed} sq ft addition, increasing your home to {max_building_size} sq ft, enabling an internal ADU of {expanded_int_capacity_allowed} sq ft.
In-Home Apartment Gallery
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NEXT STEPS
We combed through public records and cross-referenced all the regulations to provide you with this pre-feasibility report for your property. If you’d like more information or guidance on building an ADU, let’s dig in deeper!
The best next step is for us to have a conversation about your goals and timeline. Then we can help you build the right team to meet those goals. Our vetted network includes experienced architects, builders, design-build firms, modular housing companies, surveyors, site work, and more.