Cost to design a two-story second dwelling in Oakland

When Katrina and Brian looked at the space behind their Oakland home, they saw a great opportunity to fill a gap in the housing market, providing much-needed housing to students or a family while bringing in additional income. They also hoped to sell both their home and the new home as separate properties in the future.

Wanting to rent to students or a young family, they spoke to real estate agents in the area and learned that it was difficult to find a three-bedroom, two-bathroom home. So they decided to build one that would face the street behind their property. They began by working with the city to get a variance—they needed permission to build within the setback. It was during that process that they contacted New Avenue to begin the design process.

Having both students and young families in mind, Katrina and Brian asked for a space that would be flexible enough for a variety of tenants. They hoped their tenants would be able to live happily, leading active lives in the rental home.

First Floor Plan

Second Floor Plan

The design cost for this project was $28,328.65, with the construction cost estimated at $300,000.

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