What is an ADU ?

What is an ADU ?

An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is a small, self-contained home that is located on the same lot as a primary dwelling.  ADUs may be detached, attached, or internal to the primary dwelling. An ADU may also be located above a garage or in a basement. They can be one story or two stories.  

How can we help ?

When living in California, everything seems to be expensive compared to other states. We understand the housing struggle; we have been through it like you did, so we are here to help you! We provide complementary Jobsite visits and affordable building costs with plans drawing; we also offer a construction loan for your dream house! 

What is the Requirement for and ADU ? 

  • Only one ADU is permitted on the parcel of the primary one-unit dwelling.
  • ADUs are not permitted with a two- to four-unit dwelling.
  • The ADU must
    • be subordinate in size to the primary dwelling.
    • have the following separate features from the primary dwelling:
      • means of ingress/egress,
      • kitchen,
      • sleeping area,
      • bathing area, and
      • bathroom facilities.
  • The ADU may, but is not required to, include access to the primary dwelling. However, it is not considered an ADU if it can only be accessed through the primary dwelling or the area is open to the primary dwelling with no expectation of privacy.
  • The kitchen must, at a minimum, contain the following:
    • cabinets;
    • a countertop;
    • a sink with running water; and
    • a stove or stove hookup (hotplates, microwaves, or toaster ovens are not acceptable stove substitutes).
  • An independent second kitchen by itself does not constitute an ADU.
  • The removal of a stove does not change the ADU classification.

What are the main benefits of an ADU ?

  1. Increase Property Value

If you’re looking to increase your property value in California, then ADU’s are a great long-term investment for your family and personal investment. Since more young adults are living at home than at any other time in the past 100 years, ADU’s are an awesome flexible housing option for your kid.

Do Accessory dwelling units increase property value?

An Accessory Dwelling Unit can add tremendous value to one’s property, and can appraise for far more than the cost to build one, depending on a number of factors, including location, square footage, number of beds and baths, HVAC, age of the property, quality of the build, state of the market, and comps. 

PD Creation is committed to helping you traverse these factors and any questions you may have. If you think an accessory dwelling unit is right for you, please reach out to SupportUS@Perfect-Design.co and let’s walk through the issues together.

ADU’s are a wise investment for families in Los Angeles County and San Gabriel Valley because they are built on existing property that was previously unused. By creating a secondary backyard home, you’re adding to your home’s versatility and (if the unit is of a decent quality) a potential revenue source that can impact the resale price.

Bottom line: ADU’s add equity to your home. In fact, the Sydney Morning Herald reported that granny flats could inflate the value of your house by 20 to 30 percent. It’s no wonder why more families in Palo Alto, Los Altos, and Los Altos Hills are choosing to add ADU’s to their homes.

  1. Keep Your Family Together

The point is: nowadays, it has become extremely difficult for kids to find their own apartments or houses due to the unaffordable housing market and stress with making payments for their school tuition. While they are holding down jobs and starting careers, millennials are also struggling to pay back student loan debt.

Why does this matter?

Accessory dwelling keep the family together on one property. Instead of just texting and calling your kid, you can connect with them face-to-face in a multigenerational household.

With almost 22 percent of adults between 23 and 37 years old moving back in with their parents, ADU’s are a fantastic alternative for families to spend time with their loved ones while supporting them the best way they can.

By letting your loved one live in your investment property, you are also supporting them to build a stronger financial foundation for their lives.

  1. ADU Cost

The average cost of an ADU can come in anywhere between $100,000 and $300,000 - much less than the cost of a single-family home, but with all of the same amenities. With PD Creation, we have done a project for a customer as low as $80,000 . We are here to help you pay the lowest cost with the highest return !

  1. Privacy Matters

Here’s the deal: privacy matters. That’s why ADUs or granny flats are the best solution for your kids. If you’re a homeowner with family living on a lot between 5,000 and 10,000 square feet (or even less depending on you city), you should seriously consider adding an in-law suite to your property. 

  1. Starter Home

Raising a family in California is truly challenging, especially considering that the average price of a home in the Golden State is two-and-a-half times more expensive than the median national home price. That’s why ADUs are excellent starter homes for young families.

Now: Accessory dwelling unit benefits include giving your boomerang kid the time that they need to save their money for a new home. Plus, you can enjoy a close relationship with your child while you help them to start a new life in their starter home.

 

 

 

 

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