H450 in San Jose
Charming and compact at 440 sq. ft., with all the comforts your guests will need.
H450 in San Jose
Charming and compact at 440 sq. ft., with all the comforts your guests will need.
"I love that this ADU allows me to host my family and friends in my backyard and we can spend more time together than if they were in a hotel down the street!”
—Ann F.
About this project
Total project cost
364,000, including the unit, permits, appliances, and site work for a typical build Learn more
Use Case
The ultimate guest suite for friends and family. This homeowner decided to maximize the living space in her backyard without sacrificing the detached garage for additional footprint.
Timeline
Twelve months; timelines vary depending on site conditions and design selections
Upgrades
Vinyl plank flooring, sliding glass door, A/C condenser and pad
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Frequently asked questions
Our homes are high-quality prefabricated (prefab) construction, also known as manufactured housing, meaning they’re built in controlled factory conditions with a rigorous inspection process. Traditional onsite builds can be costly and unpredictable in terms of prices and timelines, but prefab construction allows us to ensure high quality as well as an efficient and predictable process, while keeping costs as low as possible.
In 2020 and 2021, new laws were passed making it easier for Californians to build ADUs. Major changes to zoning regulations, permit requirements, and developmental standards went into effect, superseding previously restrictive local regulations. While zoning, regulations, and fees vary by municipality, the new state laws say that ADUs can be built on properties zoned for single-family and multifamily use.
If you live on a residential lot and have the required space and access, you can build one detached ADU and one junior ADU (a unit no more than 500 square feet located within the home). If you live on a multifamily lot, two detached ADUs are allowed on the property.