Permit costs to build a duplex, triplex, or ADU
Adding an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) to your home? Here’s what the permits will cost (and how long they might take to receive)…
How much will my tax bill increase if I build an addition or add an ADU?
Additions, Renovations, and Accessory Dwelling Units can add a lot of value to your property and life. However, they also may impact your annual property taxes owed…
Cost of adding a basement to a new addition
A designer in our network is working with a client who is considering adding a 400-square-foot basement below a new 400-square-foot addition. They are debating whether it is worth the added cost in order to gain added usable area…
Two years (or two days) to get permits for a new home in San Francisco?
Cost to convert a garage into a studio ADU in Berkeley, CA
When a family decides to add an accessory dwelling unit, they often consider converting an existing garage into a rentable ADU. In this post we will break down the cost of converting a detached 11′ x 22′ garage into a studio apartment for our client’s mother…
Four tips for getting the best estimate
They wanted (and got) it all when they modernized their 100-year-old home
Building in California? There are new requirements for 2020, and solar is one of them.
From cost savings to comfort, passive homes are a smart and growing trend
Concerns about climate change are mounting, energy costs are on the rise, and homeowners everywhere are looking for answers…
Adding a detached accessory dwelling (ADU) in Atherton, CA
New Avenue created a plan that would fit their property, meet the city permitting requirements, and be a comfortable guest suite for anyone who stayed there. The detached guest suite features a living area, a closet, a bathroom with a shower, a refrigerator, and a sink. The design makes use of natural light to keep the space bright and reduce electricity costs. Here are the rendering and floor plan.
How a small addition made a huge difference for one Tiburon homeowner
This is the story of a four-year project. Of course, most home additions and remodels don’t take that long, but some do…
Cost to design and build a one-bedroom accessory dwelling in El Cerrito, CA
This is how you modernize a 100-year-old house
Getting more from a two-bedroom home: Remodeling for a growing family
Converting a detached garage to a studio workspace in Oakland
A New Avenue design professional created the perfect space for Jose’s classic car (a VW Thing) and his bicycles. The designer was careful to create a plan that would protect the big Ponderosa pine in the yard. The garage door entry means Jose can store his VW, motorcycle, and bicycles in the accessory structure when he’s not using it as a workspace. The half bath makes it a great personal retreat and a well-appointed workspace. Here are the drawings and floor plan.
European Style Curbless Showers – Why and How
A common feature associated with European bath design is the curbless, tiled, step-in shower. We love these bathroom designs for a few reasons…
Expanding an owner’s retreat and adding a detached studio in San Mateo
Brian and Dawn’s designer created plans to replace the existing accessory structure with a new 352-square-foot detached studio with a half bath. A deck and firepit give the owners and guests a comfortable place to relax or entertain.
The designer created plans to extend the owner’s suite in the main home, giving the homeowners more space in their bedroom and bathroom.
Here are the plans.
How much does property tax increase when you convert a shed into a two-bedroom accessory dwelling in Berkeley?
Property tax in this area tends to increase by one-half of one percent of the total cost of the project. When you add an accessory dwelling, your existing home is not reassessed. An ADU like this one will cost around $500,000, resulting in a tax increase of $2,500 per year. That’s $208.33 per month.
Cost to design a one-bedroom accessory dwelling with loft in Oakland
Cost to design and permit a remodel in San Pablo, CA
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Reach out to New Avenue today to begin the transformational process of adding an ADU, renovating your home, and designing and building a custom house for your family.