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The Cheapest ADU I've Ever Seen | 2 bedroom, garage conversion

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We're studying some of the cheapest ADUs I've ever seen completed in California to help inform the 99K ADU Project
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This is a 450 sq ft ADU (with a shared laundry room that doesn't contribute to that square footage). It was built for a non-profit called The Living Room in Santa Rosa, California. It's a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom unit. They converted it from a 2 car garage and were able to preserve the foundation, walls and roof. In addition, since it's a non-profit effort many services were donated and materials were often purchased at cost.
Hopefully this is a helpful illustration of how low costs can get when EVERYTHING goes right.
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16 авг 2024

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@InspiredADUs Год назад

Ryan, this is a JADU! What is wonderful about doing the garage as an JADU is that they property can have a full detached ADU in the backyard as well! Thanks for sharing the project and especially the team at the Living Room! They do such great work to provide housing to unhouse women!!

@luisarevalo8394 Год назад

What is a jadu?

@epg423 2 месяца назад

What do you mean exactly? Are you saying that this is like an attached mothers in law quarters so you can still have a detached guest house? What it comes down to has nothing to do with size but just because its attached so therefore you can still have the detached guest house

@jmartinez562 10 месяцев назад

$85K for a basic garage ADU conversion if all the basics are sound as mentioned, Keeping the layout open, essentially just one large room and a restroom..... Kitchenette and living room the same room.... Then after approval owners can place a lite wall divider ( L-shaped) for around $1,500 tops .... That's the most efficient ADU I've figured out from the years of watching my Dad build ADU's over the past 35-years in Southern🌴 California .... I currently live in a Jr. ADU that's 350-sqft

@lgndnhswnmnd Год назад

Thanks for this post! Grateful for RU-vid!

@mikef2811 Год назад

I saw a guy in Los Angeles, CA he did his for $45K using individual Contractors and the city approved it. I got a quote for $68K using my approved plan (garage conversion to ADU). My plan cost $2,600. Can't remember my city fees but I think it is in the $4500-5,000 range. I am located in Northern CA.

@HowToADU Год назад

cooooool! Keep me in the loop. Finish for under 99k and you're breaking records in Nor Cal :) I love to see it

@mikef2811 Год назад

@@HowToADU The guy in Los Angeles has his ADU youtube video up. Just type ADU for $45K. He did it I about a or so ago. I will let you know when I am done with mine.

@Adileneee16 Год назад

I’ve seen those videos too! The main thing is to avoid contractors because they charge a lot. We’re doing out 800 ADU by doing what Hector did too

@Adileneee16 Год назад

I forgot to say but good luck on your project too 👍🏼

@mikef2811 Год назад

@@Adileneee16 The majority of contractors were asking around $115K to $150K for my 2 car garage conversion to an ADU. I found out that my garage is only 483 sq ft. and I have decided to refile to a Jr. ADU. Therefore, it leaves me with options in the future in the event that I want to do another ADU.

@colliewise9659 8 месяцев назад

Wow I LOVED learning about the shared laundry unit idea in the back of the main home- this could work for me and I also like the more European mindset that involves shared spaces. Fantastic!

@ThatADUGuy Год назад

Great info Ryan, Thanks!!

@HowToADU Год назад

You bet!

@eliolombera9289 8 месяцев назад

I did my adu in Los Angeles County in 2021 for about $50k using individual contractors. That includes the blueprints and city permits. I was able to pay for materials myself and pay the contractors cash for the labor. If you're paying $100k, you're getting ripped off!

@HowToADU 8 месяцев назад

It’s awesome that you finished a permitted ADU in LA county for $50k. Good work. Of course, this homeowner is doing it as a non profit and saying they were ripped off is pretty unfair. But thanks for sharing. Send more info about your permitted ADU project so we can learn from it!

@davida6146 10 месяцев назад

What's the point if this....

@HowToADU 10 месяцев назад

Deep philosophical question :) I'm trying to help people build more housing for themselves and their communities - thanks for watching.

@Farallonjoe Год назад

I like ADUs as a solution to affordable housing but I think the big hurdle for many home owners is the new assessment of the property tax. The people with the equity and that have been in their home for a long time are the most likely to want or need the extra unit but that result is a massive yearly tax bill. I think there needs to be a property tax credit to make up the difference between market rate and low/very low income so it pencils out. No new tax assessment would work as well.

@prophetseven728 Год назад

On top of all the Fees! As well as you going to have to wait over 5 years to break even on all the money you spent. All these factors should be considered. if your looking for quick money this is not the way. Long Run it will pay off.

@HowToADU Год назад

To be clear, while the ADU receives an additional assessment, generally the county assessor (in California) should not reassess the value of the existing primary. But yes there is still an increase from the new construction!

@prophetseven728 Год назад

@@HowToADU For now. But that what Government always does. At first it will not hit you with fees and Taxes. Than when most people think it safe. And put their money in. They Hit you Hard as they know you not going to be able to do a thing about it. It not like a Law is in place to stop them from Adding more Fees and Taxes. The year of 1776 is long past. But hey, Tea is Cheap!

@sluggishincaliforniatv6741 Год назад

@@prophetseven728 unless you’re a flipper, most real estate investments are a long game.

@sluggishincaliforniatv6741 Год назад

Property taxes do suck, but it’s the cost of doing business. You can still most likely cash flow if you rent the ADU out and you’ll get the tax write off whether it’s a rental or for personal use.

@suziewong2181 10 месяцев назад

I wish I could do something like this…so inspiring.❤

@HowToADU 10 месяцев назад

Thanks so much. We take care of ourselves today so we can do things for others in the future right? :)

@prophetseven728 Год назад

Even though it Cheap to you. That is expensive. It take years to make your money back on it. Just FYI. At the mean time city will be charging you more taxes and fees. So have to weigh all that in. Long Run it will pay off though.

@HowToADU Год назад

That’s true! Cheapest doesn’t mean it’s cheap.

@JessicaSilva-fw5zo 10 месяцев назад

I need to convert my garage here in San Diego. I don't know where to start 😢

@HowToADU 10 месяцев назад

The local planning department has resources if you’re in the city of SD. And then you can work with our sponsor Realm to find a good design builder f.realmhome.com//? (affiliate link)

@SirPeluza 10 месяцев назад

Me too! I just finished talking with a GC and will be getting a quote tomorrow, have you had a chance of doing that?

@kdockrey Год назад

Too many garages that I've seen as of late do not have adequate foundations. Basically, they require complete replacement.

@HowToADU Год назад

Yeah. This one got to keep it. But definitely common to start over or put footings in

@milinparekh3435 Год назад

Any good Architecture and framer , someone can refer in Southern California mainly in Hemet, CA

@lakeshaharris2974 Год назад

Please share the floor plan for this unit. I have a 2 car garage and would like to see how they designed this.

@HowToADU Год назад

I don’t have it anymore. You can e-mail inspired ADUs!

@pauld7702 Год назад

Hey Ryan. Is there a way to see the breakdown of the $99k? Does that include permitting, architect/engineering fees, landscaping, appliances, other city fees? Or is the $99k just the cost to build the completed structure? I'm 3 weeks away from completing a 633 sq/ft ADU for $95k. But that $95k does not include an additional $12k of costs for architect/engineering, school impact fees, permitting, and other city fees. So I'm all in at about $107k. Anyway, just curious what the cost breakdown is for the $99k project you've just covered. Thanks so much!

@HowToADU Год назад

Yes, I will do a budget breakdown in a future video, once we've selected a few properties. The target budget for one of the paths includes all those fees/costs with a GC, and it excludes any grants/forgivable loans. If I get to do more than one project, each one will have different budgets and some will only be possible by using owner builder savings, using regional funding opportunities, or other quirky strategies that I've got up my sleeve. Would love to talk to you about your 95k construction budget though! That's great! Maybe you can be on the cheapest ADU series?

@pauld7702 Год назад

Sounds good Ryan. And sure, helping with the cheapest ADU series sounds fun. Let me know how I can help. Thanks.

@cherylfrancisharrington5253 Год назад

Paul is your ADU a one bedroom? I have design for 499 sq/ft . Your $99k/$107 is my sweet spot. Would you be opening to shaaring your building/contractor info. Can we talk over the phone?

@YogaDivina Год назад

Thisis awesome!!!

@HowToADU Год назад

Thanks :)

@davidadamson3664 Месяц назад

Do these SF cost include the land? ...Or sewer and water EDUs and tap-in fees?

@HowToADU 29 дней назад

For this one, they didn't attribute anything to the cost of land as they already owned the garage. It does include utility connections and permit fees.

@colliewise9659 8 месяцев назад

Are there any ADUs in your series that are above a garage? Currently hoping to build both, a 2 car garage + ADU above but having a hard time finding a reference build and cost breakdown. I think I might sadly have to lose the garage

@lucarsenault27 11 месяцев назад

Do you recommend fitting a two bedroom in a 500 sf adu?

@HowToADU 11 месяцев назад

Personally, no. There are legal requirements for bedrooms. Make sure you fit those and the clearance required in the bathroom too. And then if you plan on living in the bedrooms long term, it’s a good idea to give yourself more than the legal requirement. A single adult or teen can live in the minimum easily but most adult couples will require more room. Spend time visiting ADUs for rent in your. Sigh or good to get a feel for size of kitchen bath and bedrooms ;)

@HowToADU 11 месяцев назад

This is specifically designed for a single mom and a child. So very specific circumstances ;) also there are shared spaces like laundry that aren’t in the adu

@oshunlove2282 Год назад

Help me I'm in ATLANTA and I am having a terrible time finding a suitable adu builder. Please tell me you have some suggestions or maybe one of your viewers can help me. I've already checked with the zoning committee and my property falls within the limits.

@HowToADU Год назад

Hmm I don’t have as many resources outside of California but I work with somebody in Georgia who might know where to look. Shoot me an email ryan@how-to-adu.com and I’ll check

@HowToADU Год назад

Also for anybody else reading this, kol Peterson keeps a running list of ADU businesses by state and there is a builder in Atlanta accessorydwellings.org/adu-professionals/

@pacomendoza278 Год назад

Ryan, if the house already has an attached adu , can the garage 450sq ft be converted to Jadu? Any possible changes to current regulations ?

@911RoyMan Год назад

Have you received any answers from contractors? Just curious

@craigcnher27 Год назад

Hi Sir after watching your videos about ADU. I'm so interested so how can I get on hold with you?

@HowToADU Год назад

Thanks for watching! You can book calls on the website: how-to-adu.com/get-started-booking

@fancyfeast6779 Год назад

Have you picked someone for the $99K ADU?

@HowToADU Год назад

No I’m way behind. :( but still taking candidates

@gustavoesqueda9964 Год назад

Our garage is 400 sq. It’s an Attached garage. Was thinking of using 2/3’s of the garage and adding an existing room from the home to the garage (120 sq. Ft ). Would that qualify as a Junior Adu ?

@GooseMcdonald Год назад

JADU must be less than 501 SQFT

@lillianpham2617 Год назад

So, Yes. It would qualify as a JADU.

@gustavoesqueda9964 Год назад

@@GooseMcdonald ok thanks

@HowToADU Год назад

You should check with the planning department. I think there are two things you might be saying and they're both a bit complicated. Option 1) You are making a JADU out of the 400 SF garage PLUS 120 SF from the primary. This is 520 SF so it might exceed what the local planning department will allow as a JADU. If this is the case, you can use an ADU permit. Or you can find a clever way so that some of the space that you think of as part of the JADU is a part of the primary home (from the planning department's perspective). For example, if there is a bathroom or a hallway shared between the primary and the JADU, you can say that's part of the primary on your application. Option 2) You are adding 120 SF of new construction as part of a garage bump out. If this is what you're trying to do, additions like this are not usually part of JADUs - but there is a provision that lets you add to the square footage of a home to accommodate ingress/egress. That might get you where you're going. Hope that helps. Not sure which option you're talking about but hope there's some clarity. Always talk to the local planning department about the specific details of your situation. This is not legal advice ;)

@sluggishincaliforniatv6741 Год назад

120 sq ft is way too small because a JADU requires you to have a kitchen in there. I mean I suppose you can squeeze in a kitchen but that would be so crammed.

@L_Txddy 2 месяца назад

Too much talking not enough showing

@HowToADU 2 месяца назад

Thanks for the feedback!

@TOlson-qh2bq 2 месяца назад

100k is not cheap.

@HowToADU 2 месяца назад

Right?! Bay Area craziness.

@TOlson-qh2bq 2 месяца назад

@@HowToADU Ah, didn't realize that.

@jago5300 11 месяцев назад

It's funny I don't live in California, but I was just doing a research on ADU is in California constantly come up. CALIFORNIA'S TURN INTO A CRAP HOLE ALONG WITH NEW YORK AND CHICAGO. I WOULD HAVE TO SAY IT'S ONE OF THE WORST PLACES TO EVER LIVE,

@HowToADU 11 месяцев назад

😅 I mean … a lot of people are trying pretty hard to live here! But I get it. Hope you find what you need to find!

@JessicaSilva-fw5zo 10 месяцев назад

We have the best weather, stop hating.

@lgndnhswnmnd Год назад

Thanks for this post! Grateful for RU-vid!