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@@snapadu Both. I converted the garage into a 485 sq ft, Jr. ADU and I had them built another 746 sq ft ADU in the backyard. Wanted to do an 800 sq ft but the impact fees were too much beyond a certain sq ft. Boy, it took a chunk of money to build them both.... but now I have 2 rental properties.
Thanks, we're glad you think so! For a 2BR/1BA 630 SQFT new construction ADU in San Diego... around $315K all-in: $10K Design & Feasibility $35K Basic Sitework & General Conditions $250K Vertical Build & Finishes (including appliances, cabs, counters) $12K Electrical Upgrades (need a separate meter) $8K Permitting costs (to city) Includes full project mgmt for traditional on-site construction, fully licensed & insured GC and all subcontractors, 2/10 year warranty.
@@mikef2811 Thanks for sharing! May we ask what approach you used to construction, EG did you self-manage the project? Was it a conversion or new construction? What metro area are you in? How long did the whole process take? Would love to hear from you!
@@snapadu I am in Sacramento, CA. I hired a local licensed Contractor. He then hired other subcontractors to build it. My only job was to be inform on the progress of the project and what I wanted put in. I used the city plan, but I ended up regretting it. I wished I used my own plans. It would have been cheaper in the long run. The guy who did my garage Jr. ADU was going to charge me $2000 for the plans but he was a few months behind, so I went with the city approved plan instead because I was trying to finish my ADU before summer. Long story short, I still got delayed using the city plans and ended up with things that I did not like. I asked the city if I can make those changes during construction, but they said, "NO". So I had to push forward with the city plans. Reasons why I wanted change: 1) I wanted to do a 2 BR, 2 BA...The city plan only has 1 BA. Worst case at least another half bath. 2) I wanted Tile Roof but due to the plans, Tile Roof was too heavy. So, I settled with Shingle Roofs. Now, I have 2 rental properties. JR. ADU and the Backyard ADU. The JR. ADU is currently being rented out. The Backyard ADU, I did receive the $40K grant...Which will be used to cover Fees and the removal of my swimming pool. The swimming pool demo was $25K, which I did not include in the ADU. If I include it, it would be $225K for the total cost. But most people would not have a pool in the first place. Backyard is pending final approval in soon. A few more fixes before it is completely done. The project started was supposed to be down in 3 months but got push back to 4.5 months to five months (depending on the final approval from the City Approval).
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That would be considered a primary home. While you can build an ADU-like structure before your main house, that unit will at first be considered a primary home and not an ADU at that point. Some folks might want to start out with a smaller home, build some equity, then later build another larger home on the same lot and rent out the smaller home. An ADU, by definition, cannot exist alone, as it is an accessory unit to a primary dwelling unit on a residential property. So any initial home built will be considered the primary residence and also assessed all of the fees that a new residence would incur.
Two story ADUs give you more design flexibility for being able to make 3 decent sized bedrooms. In Los Angeles, stairs don't count as floor area for the 1,200 sqft limitation.
Kitchen design seems like it is made to suit a 4 person household. Way too big. For these one person units the appliances should be 24” range and 30” refrigerator tops. As is, there is no place to put a sofa. If this is a mother in law unit, where is the family suppose to be entertained when they visit? This families design is set up for a one purpose use and not functional. Strongly dislike
Thank you for taking the time to share this perspective. This kitchen design was requested by the future resident, who loves to cook. The smaller living area was also intentional, as she preferred extra space in her bedroom for a sewing area. The great part about semi-custom design is that the plans can be tweaked to suit. Sounds like you would prefer a different setup and have good reasons for that. All the best to you!
Available on our website, but we don't sell them. Feel free to take it to a local drafter as inspiration. snapadu.com/plans/snap-adu-floor-plan-2br-1ba-749-sqft-28x27-square/
@@snapadu this is just an ADU I plan to build this in back yard want to stay under budget so a material cost sheet isn’t only for selling but i understand
Thanks for the kind words on the tiny home! The tub was a special request & purchased by the homeowner, who wanted it installed for their aging mother so she could use the unit as she ages in place.
Beautiful ADU. Funny they used to be called Casitas, Granny Flats and Mother in Law Quarters. Now ADUs are the in thing. And the outcry for affordable housing continues. Lol.
Thank you, we were also so happy with how it turned out! Yes, since the California state law refers to "accessory dwelling units," ADU has gained a lot of traction! So many different names, also guest houses and carriage homes.
What was the reasoning for doing that large of an ADU? I can only assume numbers. But a 2/2 would rent for $2500 and cost $250k. Whereas that would rent for $3500 but likely cost close to $400k?
Yes indeed, numbers! In that College Area neighborhood, a 4BR/3BA 1200 sqft house will rent for $5,000-6,000 / month. If you check out Zillow in that area, you will see dozens of projects like this.
This is the worst 2 bedroom I have ever seen in my life. The door wedged in a corner opening to the kitchen wall that covers the entire length of the public space!. The slider off to the hallway. But of course the biggest crime is the extra bathroom in a 720 sqft plan! A 2 bedroom is either a family or roommates… if you must have a second bathroom you need to be clever with smarter space allocation in a compact way to give more useful zones. The living room layout is the least comfortable, least useful, least attractive, and poor fengshui I have ever seen even in tiny houses. I understand the draw of having another bathroom. But perhaps you could have done a bathroom and a powder room then added a little more square footage to the insufficient public spaces. Then in the kitchen you could moved it into a mini U or L shape so the dining and living area can have its own designated side of the room instead of being the entire house and all that is greeting you when you walk in. I have designed hundreds of ADU and would never suggest something like this to a client. I once designed a 600 sqft 2 bedroom that still had a designated entry way with a dining nook, U kitchen and 10x12 living room all in nicely proportional regions. Perhaps this specific site had restrictions in the footprint shape that forced you to arrive at this bad use of space?
We appreciate your perspective on this 2-bedroom ADU design under 750 sqft. It's important to note that the inclusion of large dual suites with full baths - and a smaller main living area - is a response to specific requests from several investor clients, aiming to provide enhanced privacy and convenience for diverse living arrangements. We value all feedback as it helps us refine our designs to better serve a wide range of needs, and we always work with each of our clients to design something that hits their wish list. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, and wishing you continued success in your ADU designs.
@@snapadu by the way super professional reply to my stupid internet rant was refreshing. I also understand that A)you have clients with requests for this and you are just providing something that others may like… and B)certain building footprints will only allow for so much with the same square footage.
For a 2BR/2BA 750sqft unit, budget for: -Design & Plans: $10K (including all revisions). -Permits: varies based on your city, typically $2-8K. -Basic Site Work: $25K (getting building pad ready for ADU). -Vertical Build: $290K (includes all finishes). -Additional Site-specific Costs: TBD based on your property, typically around $30-50K (things like utility upgrades, grading, solar if required). So all-in (including permits to city), project would be in the mid $300Ks.
For a 3BR2BA 1000 sqft ADU, budget on the low-mid $400Ks for everything, including: Plans: $10K Permits: ~$10K (directly to city) Sitework: $25K (basics of prepping site & utility connections) General Conditions: $10K (temp toilets, dumpsters, site protection etc) Structure & Finishes: $340K (including upgrades) Typical Additional Work: $30-60K (electric meter, solar, jurisdiction-specific requirements like soils reports, grading if you have a steep site etc)
How many bedrooms? How much was the total cost. I am building a house about 1200 sqt. I was quoted $350k to $500k. I am in L.A. I think it is too high.
2BR/2BA! That's the appropriate range for sure, budget on the following for a 2BR2BA 1200 sqft ADU (not sure if you are doing an ADU or a house, permitting costs and right of way work much more on a house). Plans: $10K Permits: $15-20K (directly to city) Sitework: $25K (basics of prepping site & utility connections) General Conditions: $10K (temp toilets, dumpsters, site protection etc) Structure & Finishes: $360K (including upgrades) Typical Additional Work: $30-60K (electric meter, solar, jurisdiction-specific requirements like soils reports etc)
Of course! For a 2BR2BA 1200 sqft build, here is the overall budget in San Diego... likely in low-mid $400Ks for absolutely everything needed to get this designed, permitted, built. Vertical Build + Finish Materials (including appliances): $350K Basic Sitework: $25K General Conditions: $10K Required Solar: $15K Additional Site-Specific Costs: typically $20-40K (varies based on property & jurisdiction, things like utility upgrades, city-specific BMP requirements, high fire construction, retaining walls, demo etc) Permits: $10-15K Plans: $10K (SnapADU rebates this... but this is what you would pay for an architect otherwise) More on ADU Costs: snapadu.com/adu-costs/
This ADU is $390K for the unit+finishes (snapadu.com/plans/snap-adu-carriage-house-floor-plan-over-garage-2br-detached-new-construction/) Add another $80-100K for construction docs, permits, sitework, utilities, solar and other site-specific items
Thank you! Ceilings are 8' 6" at the plate (edges) and about 14' finished at the peak inside. We would recommend a ductless minisplit system for air conditioning in a design like this. We'd be happy to learn more about your project and offer a consult, tell us more here: snapadu.com/contact/
Apologies for just finding your comment! $360K for the unit, also budget for site work, plans, permitting, more info : snapadu.com/plans/snap-adu-2-story-floor-plan-2-bedroom-2-bath-993-sqft-30x20-terrace/
This unit is $340K to build, including standard finish materials (counters, appliances, fixtures, flooring... all you see in video). Also plan for design & revisions ($12K), permits to city ($5-10K), sitework ($25K+). More on this unit here: snapadu.com/plans/snap-adu-floor-plan-3br-2ba-999-sqft-39x30-l-shape/
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Thank you! The two larger bedrooms are roughly 12' x 10', with the third at 11' x 10'. You can see the floorplan here: snapadu.com/plans/snap-adu-floor-plan-3br-2ba-999-sqft-39x30-l-shape/
