Neighborhood ADU atlas.
Lot-level intel for every neighborhood we build in. Zoning, permit windows, recent permit count, and the product type that fits the block.
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Los Angeles
Los Angeles · ≈ 140 permits/yrSilver LakeSteep grades and protected trees shape every Silver Lake set — we engineer caissons and pier foundations weekly.from $175KLos Angeles · ≈ 95 permits/yrEcho ParkEcho Park's narrow R2 lots pair best with a compact detached + a garage JADU — the LADBS sweet-spot for a two-unit yield.from $165KLos Angeles · ≈ 180 permits/yrHighland ParkHighland Park's HPOZ asks for restrained materials and bungalow proportions — we keep ADUs in scale with the parent home's massing.from $170KLos Angeles · ≈ 65 permits/yrVeniceTiny lots, big Coastal Commission paperwork — Venice ADUs reward studios that prove circulation in 30 sf increments.from $210KLos Angeles · ≈ 110 permits/yrMar VistaMar Vista's deep R1 lots are the textbook canvas for a permit-ready 2-BR detached ADU — rent comps support a 9–11% gross yield.from $260KLos Angeles · ≈ 220 permits/yrNorth HollywoodNoHo's transit overlays and flat lots make it the highest-volume ADU corridor in the Valley — 220+ permits last 12 months.from $155KLos Angeles · ≈ 130 permits/yrStudio CitySouth-of-the-boulevard Studio City lots support full 1,200 sf detached two-bedroom builds — the highest-yielding ADU footprint in the Valley.from $245KLos Angeles · ≈ 90 permits/yrEncinoEncino's deep estate lots let us draw an ADU with its own driveway and yard — discrete enough for multi-gen households to share the parcel.from $280KLos Angeles · ≈ 165 permits/yrSherman OaksSherman Oaks is the Valley's strongest 2-BR detached rental market — comps land at $3,300 for a 1,000 sf unit.from $230KLos Angeles · ≈ 120 permits/yrWest LAPico-Sawtelle and the Westwood edge: R1/R2 transitional zoning unlocks SB-9 lot splits paired with an ADU on each new parcel.from $200KLong Beach · ≈ 35 permits/yrBelmont ShoreBelmont Shore's 30-ft frontages demand ARU-above-garage solutions — Long Beach's pre-approved plan set covers the most common footprints.from $190KLong Beach · ≈ 50 permits/yrBixby KnollsBixby Knolls' wide post-war lots are a permit-ready ADU heaven — Long Beach Development Services clears pre-approved packages fastest in the city.from $185KPasadena · ≈ 25 permits/yrOld PasadenaOld Pasadena landmark districts ask for craft — our ADUs read as a small original outbuilding, not an add-on.from $225KPasadena · ≈ 18 permits/yrBungalow HeavenBungalow Heaven's Landmark District protects 800+ Craftsman bungalows — ADU work here reads like a thoughtful 1915 outbuilding.from $230KSouth Pasadena · ≈ 30 permits/yrSouth PasadenaWalkable, leafy, school-district premium — South Pas ADUs serve aging parents and grown kids more than the rental market.from $220KBurbank · ≈ 75 permits/yrDowntown BurbankBurbank's pre-approved ADU plan set is the fastest-permitted in the region — under-eight-weeks median for permit issuance.from $175KGlendale · ≈ 60 permits/yrDowntown GlendaleGlendale's plan-check team is sharp on Title-24 — bring efficient envelopes and Title-24 calcs upfront and clear permits in one round.from $180KCulver City · ≈ 40 permits/yrCulver City Arts DistrictApple/HBO orbit drives ADU rent here higher than anywhere on the Westside — $3,400 1-BR comps stand without staging.from $215KWest Hollywood · ≈ 25 permits/yrEast WeHoEast WeHo's tight lots and design-conscious neighbors reward small, tightly-detailed boxes over sprawling rear-yard footprints.from $215KManhattan Beach · ≈ 22 permits/yrManhattan Beach Tree SectionManhattan Beach Tree Section ADUs serve as luxe guest quarters or 6-figure rentals — finishes match the primary home, full stop.from $295K
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San Francisco Bay Area
San Francisco · ≈ 40 permits/yrNoe ValleySF's 25-ft frontages demand horizontal ADUs carved out of the ground floor — the workflow goes through DBI + Planning, not a side door.from $245KSan Francisco · ≈ 55 permits/yrThe MissionMission RM zoning allows true backyard cottages — rare in SF — provided you respect the 25%-rear-yard rule and existing tenancy.from $260KOakland · ≈ 70 permits/yrRockridgeOakland's ADU permit process is faster and cheaper than SF — Rockridge owners often complete a detached 1-BR in 10 months end-to-end.from $200KBerkeley · ≈ 35 permits/yrElmwoodBerkeley's permit process leans craftsman — Elmwood's mature lots reward an ADU that mirrors the original cottage typology.from $215KPalo Alto · ≈ 40 permits/yrDowntown Palo AltoPalo Alto's all-electric reach code + premium finishes push $/sf into the $540–$650 range — but rent comps justify it.from $295KSan José · ≈ 95 permits/yrWillow GlenSan José runs one of the strongest pre-approved master-plan ADU programs in CA — Willow Glen lots routinely close permits in 60 days.from $185KMill Valley · ≈ 20 permits/yrMill ValleyMill Valley's slopes drive 60% of build cost into the foundation — bring a geotech early or watch budgets double.from $310KWalnut Creek · ≈ 65 permits/yrDowntown Walnut CreekWalnut Creek's flat lots and consistent permit office make it the East Bay's most predictable ADU build — 5-month median end-to-end.from $190KAlameda · ≈ 30 permits/yrAlameda East EndAlameda's pre-1925 Victorian fabric asks for ADUs that read like a coach house — proportions, wood, and paint do the heavy lifting.from $210KSunnyvale · ≈ 110 permits/yrCherry Chase, SunnyvaleCherry Chase's school-district premium plus dense tech corporate-housing demand makes Sunnyvale ADUs the safest yield play in the South Bay.from $195K