A guest house, casita or accessory dwelling unit (ADU) adds a separate place to live on the same lot, usually with its own entry and often its own kitchen and bath. It can host guests, serve as a studio or office, or earn rental income.
California has made ADUs easier to permit in recent years, and more homes now come with one. This page gathers the single-family homes for sale with a guest house or ADU in each coastal city, highest price first.
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Homes are included when the CRMLS listing shows a guest house among the home’s structures or the description mentions a guest house, casita or ADU. Single-family homes only; homes with only space or plans for one are left out. Listings are chosen from how each listing agent describes the home in CRMLS and have not been independently verified. Listings provided by CRMLS. “Listed by” identifies the listing agent and brokerage; Kyle Shutts and Arbor Real Estate are the advertising broker unless otherwise noted. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Inquiries are answered by Kyle Shutts, Arbor Real Estate.
What to Know Before You Buy
- Confirm the guest house or ADU is permitted. An unpermitted unit may not be rentable and can need work to legalize.
- Ask whether it has its own utilities, address and parking.
- Rental income can be limited by local rules, especially for short-term rentals; check the city’s rules before you count on it.
- Homes that only have room or plans for an ADU are left out here.
Questions
Homes with a Guest House or ADU FAQ
What is the difference between a guest house and an ADU?
An ADU, or accessory dwelling unit, is a permitted second home on a lot with its own kitchen and bath. A guest house may or may not have a kitchen and may not be permitted as a separate unit. Ask for the permits to know which you have.
Can I rent out an ADU?
Usually, if it is permitted, though many coastal cities limit short-term rentals. Check the city’s rules for the address before you buy.
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