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400 sq ft ADU Cost in California: Why Smaller Is Not Cheaper (2026)
Updated:We modeled a 400 sq ft detached ADU in Los Angeles County. Total: $215,000 — or $537 per square foot. Here is every phase, why fixed costs dominate, and when 400 still makes sense.
800 sq ft ADU Cost in California: A Full 2026 Line-Item Breakdown
Updated:We modeled an 800 sq ft detached ADU in Los Angeles County and priced every phase. Total: $320,000. Here is where each dollar goes and why smaller is not cheaper.
Coastal vs Inland ADU Cost in Southern California: Same Plan, Different Bill (2026)
Updated:Same 800 sq ft ADU plan priced two ways: LA coastal band near $380,000 ($475/sq ft) vs Inland Empire near $300,000 ($375/sq ft). Six phases, same drawings — labor, fees, coastal review, and access drive the swing.
Garage Conversion ADU Cost in California: Full 2026 Line-Item Breakdown
Updated:We modeled a typical 2-car garage conversion ADU in Los Angeles County (~450 sq ft living). Total: $190,000. See which phases shrink vs a new detached build — and which grow.