Replacing a shed with a backyard apartment in Berkeley

New Avenue created plans to replace one family’s shed with a money-making accessory dwelling

When a couple in Berkeley, CA, looked at the shed in their backyard, they saw its potential to help them with their mortgage. They knew they could replace the shed with something better: an accessory dwelling that they could rent out, bringing in $3,000 or more in rental income—enough to pay for the new ADU and the mortgage on their main home. They also wanted a backyard home they could use for themselves or family as needed.

New Avenue’s design professional created plans for a one-bedroom ADU with an open kitchen/living area, a bedroom, and a bathroom. This kind of addition drastically raises the value of the property and will provide rental income or savings on housing for generations.

With the homeowners’ budget in mind, the designer made use of simple angles to keep costs manageable while making the home feel spacious and luxurious with a sloped ceiling and ample natural light.

New Avenue provides a turnkey solution for anyone who wants to make their home a better place to live—a place that supports their life. Our clients use the rental income and savings they get from their ADUs for all kinds of purposes, but the biggest benefit is time.

In working with New Avenue, they save loads of time (and stress) on project management. From design to permitting to construction, we handle every part of the project and use our extensive experience in the industry to prevent costly surprises.

Even better: The income-generating ADUs our clients get give them more time to spend with loved ones and on the things that matter the most.

Start your project by contacting us today. We’ll answer your questions and get you started on the path to transforming your home.