#2105 – 2BR/1BA – 700 sqft
- Two Equal-Sized Bedrooms: At 126 sq ft per bedroom, both bedrooms offer generous space for easy living, making this layout ideal for roommates or a young family. Each bedroom has easy access to the shared bathroom - a convenient amenity for a compact space.
- Open Concept Living Room and Kitchen: The living room and kitchen are combined in an open concept layout, providing a natural flow between the two rooms - this is a modern design that many new builders implement to make the space feel bigger than it actually it. Furthermore, for an additional upgrade, you can add vaulted ceilings to enhance the sense of openness - this will make your ADU feel even larger.
- Modern Kitchen Peninsula: This ADU's kitchen features a modern peninsula which is a fantastic design choice that provides extra storage and seating. This is an excellent feauture for a tight space.
Price to Build a 700 Sq Ft ADU: Budiling a 700 sq ft ADU is a cost-effective solution for adding value and functionality to your property. With its efficient design, this unit can be built more affordably than larger homes. This ADU design is a tremendous investment opporunity for property owners looking to expand living space without going overboard with their limited budget.
Important Price Considerations:
- More Affordable Construction Costs: The compact size of this 700 sq ft ADU reduces the need for addtional materials and labor, keeping overall construction costs lower compared to bigger ADUs that can be nearly double in price.
- Waived Impact Fees and Reduced Permit Costs: Since it's only 700 sq ft, this ADU design qualifies for waived impact fees and reduced permit fees, saving you money during the ADU construction process. These savings can add up to be thousands of dollars!
- Efficient and Cost Effective Maintenance: Because of it's smaller size, this ADU is very energy-efficient, which will reduce the cost of utility bills and recurring maintenance fees, making it an affordable long-term option that will save you money after the ADU is built.
Benefits of Building a 700 Sq Ft Detached ADU
Selecting a 700 sq ft design creates several advantages, particularly when it comes to cost and space efficiency. With the waived impact fees and layout functionality, this ADU size is ideal for property owners looking to build a separate living structure without losing too much of their coveted backyard.
Key Benefits of Building Under 700 Sq Ft:
- Waived Impact Fees: If an ADU is under 750 sq ft - like this unit that is 700 sq ft - it qualifies for waived impact fees, paving the way for significant cost savings during the construction process.
- Lower Permit Fees: Smaller units - such as this 700 sq ft unit - typically have reduced ADU permit fees, which allows for the overall cost to be more affordable.
- California Exemptions: According to state laws in California regarding ADUs, units under 800 sq ft are considered statewide exemption ADUs. What does this mean? Units are allowed in areas with floor area ratio (FAR) restrictions, as long as they meet required ADU setbacks.
- Ideal for Tighter Backyards: With its efficient layout, this 700 sq ft ADU is perfect for properties with limited backyard space. The compact design ensures you can still have a functional, two-bedroom ADU without eating into too much of your backyard.
