1 Bed 650
Our most-requested model. A genuinely spacious one-bedroom ADU at 650 sq ft — with enough room for a proper living area, full kitchen, and a bedroom that doesn't feel like an afterthought. Starting from $195,000.
All-inclusive of design, engineering, permits, and full construction. Final price depends on site conditions, finish tier, and optional upgrades.
Who Is the 1 Bed 650 Designed For?
The 1 Bed 650 is our most popular model because it gives renters genuine living space — not just a functional box. At 650 sq ft, there's room for a real kitchen, a proper dining area, a comfortable living room, and a bedroom that feels private. That quality of space attracts longer-term tenants, commands higher rents, and generates lower turnover costs over time.
- Homeowners who want the highest-quality tenant profile
- Properties where lot size allows a slightly larger footprint
- Long-term rental strategies with minimized turnover
- Family members who will occupy the unit longer-term
- Homeowners who may eventually use the ADU themselves
Complete Inclusions — Design Through Delivery
Every 1 Bed 650includes design, engineering, permitting, and full construction. Here's exactly what's in scope.
Floor Plan
- Spacious open-plan living and dining — room for full sofa + dining table
- Dedicated kitchen with island or full peninsula
- Private bedroom with walk-in or large reach-in closet
- Full bathroom — walk-in shower standard, soaking tub optional
- Dedicated private entry with covered porch
- Optional den or home office nook off the living area
Construction Inclusions
- Engineered foundation system per site soils report
- 2×6 exterior walls with R-21 insulation
- Premium fiber cement or stucco exterior finish
- Architectural composition or low-slope membrane roof
- Oversized dual-pane windows — enhanced natural light
- Sliding or French door to rear patio
Interior Finishes
- Wide-plank LVP flooring throughout
- Shaker or flat-panel kitchen cabinetry to ceiling
- Waterfall quartz countertops in kitchen
- Full-height tile shower in bathroom
- Floating vanity with undermount sink
- Coved LED ceilings or designer pendant lighting
Systems
- Two-zone mini-split HVAC (living + bedroom)
- 200A sub-panel — capacity for EV charger rough-in
- Tankless water heater with recirculation pump
- Full-size in-unit washer/dryer hookups
- Separate utility metering standard at this size
- Smart home pre-wire: thermostat, locks, doorbell camera
1 Bed 650 Starting From $195,000
All-inclusive of design, engineering, permits, and full construction. Final price depends on site conditions, finish tier, and optional upgrades.
- Architectural design and engineering
- All permit fees and city approval management
- Full construction — foundation through finish
- Final inspection and certificate of occupancy
- Site ConditionsSoil type, slope, and access affect foundation and site work costs.
- Finish TierStandard, Premium, and Luxury finish tiers are available at each model level.
- Optional UpgradesCovered patio, solar rough-in, EV charger, upgraded appliances, and more.
- City Permit FeesPermit fees vary by jurisdiction — LADBS, Santa Monica, Pasadena, and others differ.
Get a Free Estimate for the 1 Bed 650
Tell us about your property. We'll confirm whether the 1 Bed 650 works on your lot, provide a site-specific price estimate, and walk you through next steps — at no charge, no commitment.
- Confirm 1 Bed 650 buildability on your lot
- Site-specific all-inclusive price estimate
- Permit timeline based on your city and jurisdiction
- Finish tier options and upgrade pricing
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Common Questions
1 Bed 650 — Frequently Asked Questions
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Built by an ADU-Exclusive Team
Every project we take is an ADU — which means our team has refined every process, navigated every city permit office, and resolved every site challenge around this one type of work.
Services Included With Every 1 Bed 650
ADU Plans & Design
Custom ADU plans and architectural design tailored to your property and Los Angeles zoning requirements — from initial concept to permit-ready drawings.
ADU Permits & Approvals
We manage the full ADU permitting process across Los Angeles and LA County — plan check, corrections, and final approval handled end to end.
Detached ADU Construction
New-construction detached ADUs in Los Angeles — from foundation to certificate of occupancy. Full-service design, permitting, and construction under one contract.
Projects Built Using the 1 Bed 650
See how this model performs in real Los Angeles builds — real costs, real timelines, real outcomes.
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Our interactive configurator lets you adjust size, finishes, exterior style, and more — then shows you matching floor plans and a live budget estimate.
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