Adding an accessory structure for a detached office or studio with garage in Redwood City, CA
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Adding an accessory structure for a detached office or studio with garage in Redwood City, CA

A New Avenue design professional designed a 637-square-foot backyard accessory building that met the homeowner’s needs and fit in perfectly with the main home’s design and landscaping. The design includes a bathroom, a one-car garage, and a hobby room. This will be an ideal place for the homeowner to use as a home office, a creative studio, or a workroom for any activity that requires a dedicated space. Here are the plans.

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This Emeryville ADU design will have you daydreaming
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This Emeryville ADU design will have you daydreaming

To get a glimpse into our design process, we want to share with you some schematic design images of an ADU project in Emeryville that we are currently working on. Schematic Design is still very early and we are just starting to set the layout…

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Three concepts for a detached ADU in Palo Alto
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Three concepts for a detached ADU in Palo Alto

An accessory dwelling brings huge rewards, but it’s also a big commitment. When you’re investing your money, time, and energy, you want to know you’re getting the best possible ADU for your property and your needs…

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How much will my property taxes increase if I build a second-story addition in California?
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How much will my property taxes increase if I build a second-story addition in California?

When adding an addition or building an accessory dwelling, your property taxes will go up. In general, we expect an increase of one-half of one percent of the total cost of the project. In this case, the family will see a tax increase of $2,625 per year. The total cost of a project like this is $525,000. That includes everything: design, permitting, engineering, all the red tape, site work, and construction.

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Cost to design, permit, and build an attached accessory dwelling in Berkeley
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Cost to design, permit, and build an attached accessory dwelling in Berkeley

When Lori decided to add an attached apartment to her Berkeley home, she contacted New Avenue. Lori needed a nice home for her mother that could be rented out later. A New Avenue design professional created an attached ADU with a kitchen, a dining/living area, a bedroom, and a bathroom. The designer also designed a deck with a trellis and a new driveway for the property.

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Cost to add a one-room accessory dwelling to a home in Menlo Park
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Cost to add a one-room accessory dwelling to a home in Menlo Park

This project, built in 2018, cost a total of $290,964.78 for design, permitting, and construction.

With a versatile design like this one, the family will be able to use the ADU as a gathering space, an additional home, or a rental for additional income. Over time, the ADU can serve multiple purposes, evolving to meet the owners’ needs.

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