Detached ADU That Pays for Itself
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A 620 sq ft detached ADU built to rent, built to seismic code, and built to look like it belonged on the property from day one.
The challenge
A coastal-zone lot meant Coastal Commission review on top of standard plan check. Setbacks were tight, and the unit had to read as part of the main home, matched to its lines and materials.
The opportunity
San Diego lot values make a detached ADU one of the smartest square footage moves available. The owners wanted rental income and a unit that would not drag down the look of the main house.
What we did
We designed to California’s statewide ADU framework and to seismic code from the first sketch, which kept plan check clean. We handled the coastal-zone review, matched the roofline and finishes to the main home, and metered the unit separately for a clean landlord-tenant split.
The result
A 620 sq ft, one-bedroom detached unit renting at $2,200 a month. At that rate, the build recoups inside seven years on rent alone, on top of roughly 41% added appraisal value. Built to rent, built to last.
Our detached ADU rents for $2,200 a month and it was built to actually look like part of the property, not a shed. Permit process was handled entirely by them.
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