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Pricing guides.
What an ADU actually costs, how the price is built up, and where the money goes.
10 guides
Pricing
How Much Does a 1-Bedroom ADU Cost in California? (2026)
A 1 bedroom ADU costs $239,000 to $309,000 all-inclusive in California through Framework First. See exact 2026 prices for every one-bedroom model.
October 6, 2026 · 7 min
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How Much Does a 2-Bedroom ADU Cost in California? (2026)
A 2-bedroom ADU in California runs $339,000 to $449,000 all-inclusive at Framework First. See exact prices by size and why 2BRs are the best for rental income.
October 6, 2026 · 7 min
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How Much Value Does an ADU Add to a Home?
An honest answer on ADU value: it depends on your local market, the ADU's size and quality, and how appraisers treat rentable square footage, not one universal percentage or dollar figure.
September 20, 2026 · 6 min
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How Do ADU Appraisals Work?
A quick breakdown of how an appraiser values a completed ADU, from size and rentability to how comparable sales in your area treat accessory units.
September 18, 2026 · 4 min
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Does an ADU Increase Property Taxes?
Yes, but only partially. Learn how California reassesses just the new construction value of your ADU, not your whole property, under Prop 13 rules.
September 16, 2026 · 4 min
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Do Prefab ADUs Hold Their Value?
Yes, a well-built, permitted prefab ADU holds and adds real property value. The key is understanding the difference between factory-built modular construction and a mobile or manufactured home.
September 14, 2026 · 7 min
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ADU vs Moving: Which Is Cheaper?
A plain-language cost comparison of building an ADU versus selling and moving, covering realtor commissions, closing costs, mortgage rates, and the disruption of leaving your neighborhood.
August 31, 2026 · 6 min
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ADU Appraisal and Resale Value in California: What Your ADU Adds to Your Home
How appraisers value ADUs in California, typical premium of 95 to 125% of build cost, what affects the appraisal, and how rental income, design quality, and AB-1033 condo-ization influence resale value.
May 29, 2026 · 7 min
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How Much Does an ADU Cost in California? (2026 Prices)
A straight answer on ADU costs in California in 2026, real all-inclusive prices by size, what's included, and how prefab compares to site-built. From a family builder in Salinas.
May 26, 2026 · 4 min
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How Much Rent Can an ADU Earn in California? (2026)
Realistic ADU rental income for California in 2026, by size, by use, and what's left after the mortgage. Plus the equity an ADU adds and how to run your own numbers.
May 26, 2026 · 3 min
Other Categories
Financing
HELOC, construction loans, cash-out refi, and how to fund an ADU without a $300K bank account.
Permits
California ADU law, city-by-city permit timelines, and what blocks an ADU build.
Process
Build quality, factory vs site-built, eligibility, and what to expect at each step.
Buying Guide
Comparisons, decision frameworks, and the practical math of building an ADU.
Local Guides
City-by-city permit processes, timelines, and rules across our service area, cited to official sources.
Comparisons
Model-by-model and option-by-option comparisons to help you choose with confidence.
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