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In some cases, a detached ADU can increase your property value by as much as 30 percent.
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Learn More »More than 30 percent of the nation’s accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are in California. Their prevalence in the Golden State may stem from the high cost of living there: ADUs both provide affordable housing and create a revenue stream for property owners. In either case, an ADU can be a great addition to your home – and bring some significant value to your California property. So, just how much value does an ADU add in California? The answer to this question depends on a few factors. Below, learn all about how an ADU can increase your real estate property’s value and all the factors you should consider. ADUs can add about $470 per square foot to the value of your property in California. However, this amount is just an average and can widely vary across the state. For example, some ADUs in San Carlos have added more than $500,000 to the property’s value. In Berkeley, some ADUs have increased the property’s value by more than $600,000. There are several types of ADUs, and each of them can add a different amount of value to your property. Below are the four types of ADUs that can increase your property’s value the most. Detached ADU. A detached ADU is a unit that’s not physically attached to the main house. This structure can be a converted garage that’s not connected to the home or an entirely new unit constructed on the property. This type of ADU typically adds the most value to a property, as it adds new livable space to the lot. Attached ADU. An attached ADU is connected to the main house and, in most cases, shares a wall with the rest of the home. While attached ADUs can serve the same purpose as detached units, they can add a bit less value than a detached ADU. That’s because California law forbids increasing the original size of a home by more than 50 percent. That means you can only add so many square feet, and consequently, only so much value to your property. Garage conversion ADU. Converting your garage into an ADU is often the least expensive ADU option to construct. However, since you’re essentially replacing functional garage space with living space, this option likely won’t add as much value to your property. You’re not introducing any new square footage, so you’re not introducing nearly as much new value. Basement ADU. A basement ADU, also known as a basement apartment, is a finished basement with the same utilities and essentials as a standard house. Though it may be connected to the home via a stairway, this type of ADU has its own entryway. While converting an unfinished basement can significantly increase your home’s value, it again doesn’t add additional space to your home. For this reason, the value a basement ADU adds to your property likely won’t equal that of an attached or detached ADU. The value that an ADU can add to your property depends on a few factors. Below are six factors that can affect an ADU’s value.
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Read More »The size of an ADU may be the single greatest factor influencing its value. In many cases, a studio ADU will be worth less than a one-bedroom ADU. In the San Francisco Bay Area, the average single-family home cost per square foot was $762 as of January 2022. Additionally, the average size of a new ADU in California is 615 square feet. That makes the average value of an ADU in California approximately $468,630. This value would increase if your ADU were larger – say, closer to 1,000 square feet. In the simplest terms, the larger your ADU, the more value it adds to your property. The type of ADU on your property can pose limits on how it impacts your property value. Typically, detached ADUs carry the most value since they are truly a separate space with a natural sound barrier. Detached ADUs’ versatility can also make them more appealing to potential buyers if you sell your home in the future. For example, you can use a detached unit as a granny flat or a standalone rental space that introduces another income source. In some cases, a detached ADU can increase your property value by as much as 30 percent. That said, attached, garage, and basement ADUs can still bring immense value to your home, as they can also function as living or rental spaces.
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