Front Yard ADU with 3 Car Garage in Carlsbad
Basswood Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Homeowner Story: Generate rental income
Other Features: Garage
Video TourThis large 1000 sqft custom ADU was designed from scratch by the homeowner, who wanted to add plenty of garage space to the property along with a rental ADU. This two bedroom and one bath ADU includes three garage bays for plenty of space. The private driveway to the front of the unit also adds valuable parking space and separate entrance off of the main road.
Inside, the large L-shaped kitchen features admiral blue base cabinets and white upper cabinets and two floating shelves in wood tones. The white subway tile backsplash and quartz countertops pair perfectly with a farmhouse sink and antique bronze finishes.
The large bath has a full-sized tub and tiled shower, plus a convenient exterior door for trips from the beach. The dark blue vanity contrasts beautifully with the vinyl plank flooring that continues throughout the unit. Pale blue paint throughout the unit adds visual interest and lightness to this property that is just a few minutes from the beach.
Floor Plan:
Custom ADU Floor Plan
Community:
The Carlsbad ADU Guide
Several SnapADU team members live in Carlsbad, and we know the city’s regulations and processes very well. Turnaround times at the city are moderate. Carlsbad requires in-person submissions as well as soils reports (>750sqft), both of which do add some processing time and expense. Also, some of Carlsbad is in the coastal zone and minor use permits are required in those areas.
What about Carlsbad’s Accessory Dwelling Unit Permit Ready Program?
You may have heard about the City of Carlsbad’s permit ready ADU program. Under the program, the city offers a handful of floor plans that may be used by the public.
However, these plans require property-specific modifications and additional documentation to meet full permitting requirements. While initially seeming cost-effective, pre-approved plans may not offer significant savings due to construction costs and potential design adjustments needed for your specific site. To our knowledge, the permitting time for these plans is also not any different than other ADU plans.
For a detailed exploration of using pre-approved ADU plans and their implications, read more about the considerations for using pre-approved ADU plans from cities.
