This DADU recently sold for 1.2 Million dollars. What makes it special and what does it say about the Seattle housing market? For starters, that buyers are looking for a house that feels like a home and less like a condo or a townhouse.
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DADU open house - Tuesday June 4th, 5-7 pm
This just completed DADU in Seattle’s Ravenna Neighborhood is 1,334 sq. ft. and features 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. The DADU is being sold as a condo and expected to sell for over 1 M dollars.
Read MoreDADU builder's open house Tuesday, February 6th
Would you like to see a DADU before all of the fancy finish work is done? This DADU is a cousin of one completed last spring in Greenlake which sold for $930,000. The DADU will be open for a limited time Tuesday afternoon. We will have another open house when the DADU is completed and fully staged.
Read Morehappy holidays - a cabin in the snow
Who doesn’t love a cabin in the snow? Happy Holidays from us at microhouse where we design DADUs and cabins as well.
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ADU open house - September 15th 3-6 pm.
This design for this detached ADU started with a vacant lot and a dream
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Sales price is a reasonable proxy for ADU value and value for our clients is what we strive to achieve
SEATTLE PRE-APPROVED DADU PLANS - A STORY OF 2 DADUS
Data from the City of Seattle shows that about 10% of DADU permits are from pre-approved plans. Pre-approved DADU plans have a fixed low price and some permit approvals in place. That sounds good, but this case study helps illustrate why custom designs work better for the majority of those choosing to build DADUs.
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This detached ADU is located in Seattle’s Green Lake Neighborhood sold for $917,000.
DADU Open house, Friday April 7th 3-5 pm
Join us for a unique opportunity to learn about and meet others thinking about building a DADU. This just completed DADU in Seattle’s Green Lake Neighborhood is 1,170 sq ft and features 2 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. The ground floor features an open plan with a bank of windows and glass doors facing south and opening on a private yard framed by new fencing and a new detached garage.
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A one bedroom DADU in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood.
ADU'S - MORE DADUs PERMITED THAN HOUSES IN 2022
Seattle permitted more DADUs than new homes in 2022
In 2022 there were 551 DADUs permitted in Seattle which is approximately four times the number permitted five years ago. While not all of these will get built, it is a lot of DADUs, and they are fairly evenly spread out through the city.
Read Morestatewide ADU reform today - HB 1337
This Seattle ADU serves as ballet studio, neighborhood gathering place, and has an apartment above.
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DADU Open House Sunday November 7th (noon-2 pm)
We will have another DADU open house on Sunday November 7th from (noon to 2:00 pm) in Magnolia. This DADU features 1 bedroom/1 bath with the main living space on the 2nd floor and a flex space and garage on the ground floor.
Address: 3245 27th Ave W, Seattle, WA
It is possible to view this DADUs discreetly from the alley. Please be respectful of the privacy of the owners. Please do not park in the alley. Also, if parking on 27th Ave W try to avoid parking directly in front of 3249 27th Ave W (which is for sale).
A recently completed DADU in Seattle’s Ravenna Neighborhood
DADU Workshop - July 15th
Thinking about the long-term use of a home and designing for flexibility is an important part of preparing for an uncertain future. DADUs allow people more flexibility to accommodate a growing family, changing work requirements, and to provide supplemental rental income. DADUs also provide valuable small housing stock in desirable neighborhoods.
Do you want to learn more about DADUs and meet others (virtually) thinking about building a DADU? Join Bruce Parker from Microhouse and Stefan Hansmire from Hansmire Builders to learn about what is possible in this unique webinar sponsored by the Phinney Neighborhood Center. In this workshop we will answer questions for people planning to build a backyard cottage, including explanations of what is possible given the new zoning rules. We will also discuss budget ranges for recently completed DADUs and financing options along with case studies.
Register: Register
Date: Thursday July 15th
Time: 7:00 pm
Cost: $20 Suggested donation to the PNA
Location: Online
DADU TOUR - SUNDAY, JULY 11TH (2:00 TO 5:00 PM)
Join us a we resume DADU tours. The 1st cottage we are hosting is a recently completed 2 bedroom 1 1/2 bath on Capitol Hill. The owner's built this DADU as part of a family compound. Their next adventure is a complete remodel of the main house to add an additional floor and an ADU. In the near term the DADU will be rented out and the owner's are accepting applications.
What: DADU open house
When: Sunday, July 11th (2-5 pm)
Where: 2419 E Aloha St, Seattle
The new DADU is located behind the main house and entered via a temporary walkway on the right side of the house. Bring a mask. The DADU is small and the number of people inside will be limited. For rental info and applications contact the owner at 206.551.3390.
Happy New Year!
To a safe holiday season and to harnessing your imagination in the new year.
mazama cabin 1,300 sq. ft. 2 bed 2 bath.
BALLARD DADU ON HOUZZ
THIS BALLARD DADU WAS #2 ON THE LIST OF MOST POPULAR HOUZZ TOURS OF 2020
DADU’s are trending in 2020
DADU workshop today - November 19th
Wondering can I build a DADU on my property? Join Bruce Parker founder of microhouse and Stefan Hansmire of Hansmire Builders to learn what is possible and how to establish a realistic budget for your DADU. We will cover the basics of the Seattle land use code as it pertains to DADUs and have time at the end to answer questions about how they might apply to your specific project.
Time: Thursday 11/19 at 7:00 pm
Location: Online
Suggested donation $20 PNA members, $30 general public.
All proceeds support the Phinney Neighborhood Association
SEATTLE DADU WORKSHOP THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH, 7:00 PM
backyard cottages for fun and profit
DADU’s can be used for many things, including housing a family member, a short term rental, a home office, or all of these things at different times. Join Bruce Parker from Microhouse and Stefan Hansmire from Hansmire Builders to learn about what is possible and how to budget for a DADU.
Time: Thursday 11/19 at 7:00 pm
Location: Online
Suggested donation $20 PNA members, $30 general public.
All proceeds support the Phinney Neighborhood Association
SEATTLE DADU WORKSHOP WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 30TH 7:00 PM
Thinking about the long-term use of a home and designing for flexibility is an important part of preparing for an uncertain future. DADUs allow people more flexibility to accommodate a growing family, changing work requirements, and to provide supplemental rental income. DADUs also provide valuable small housing stock in desirable neighborhoods.
Do you want to learn more about DADUs and meet others (virtually) thinking about building a DADU? Join Bruce Parker from Microhouse and Stefan Hansmire from Hansmire Builders to learn about what is possible in this unique webinar sponsored by Sustainable Ballard. In this workshop we will answer questions for people planning to build a backyard cottage, including explanations of what is possible given the new zoning rules. We will also discuss budget ranges for recently completed backyard cottages and financing options along with case studies.
Donations for Sustainable Ballard will be accepted.
Date: Wednesday September 30th
Time: 7:00 pm
Cost: Suggested Donation
Location: Online
Tiny House Podcast - Talking DADU's with microhouse's Bruce Parker
As members of the tiny house community struggle to legalize tiny house around the country, many cities are already making it easier to build smaller homes in the back yards of existing houses. Bruce Parker is the founder and lead designer of MicroHouse, a company that designs backyard cottages and small houses in Seattle, Washington. These can take multiple forms, but are usually referred to as ADU's or DADU’s in Seattle. Bruce is here to tell us about what it takes to build a DADU in Seattle. Warning: the sticker shock may be… well.. shocking. Plus, we'll talk what design elements and choices lend themselves to a beautiful and functional small space.
DADUs - Resiliency and Planning
Thinking about the long-term use of a home and designing for flexibility is an important part of preparing for an uncertain future. Adding a DADU or ADU to an existing home is an important consideration. ADUs allow people more flexibility to accommodate a growing family, changing work requirements, and to provide supplemental rental income.
Building a DADU starts with planning and we are here to help
The first questions we usually answer for people planning to build a backyard cottage are about feasibility, cost, and design which are all interrelated. A preliminary site assessment, which we can do over the phone or via email, is the first part. At that time, we can discuss budget ranges for recently completed backyard cottages.
To get started, contact us with your address and the goals for your cottage. We’ll be in touch a schedule a phone meeting from there.
DADU open house Sunday March 15th - postponed
Our next backyard cottage open house at 2433 1st Ave N has been postponed indefinitely for health concerns. We will be posting a video walk through soon.
About the DADU: This cottage features a lower level office with separate entrance and a garage, with a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom unit above. The DADU is 800 sq. ft. total in size.
Photos and video coming soon.
Upcoming Workshop Thursday April 23rd from 7-9:00 pm
Backyard Cottages for Fun and Profit
Backyard cottages can be used for many things, including housing a family member or as a short term rental. Join Bruce Parker from Microhouse and Stefan Hansmire from Stefan Hansmire Builds to learn what is possible and how to establish a realistic budget for your cottage.
Location: Phinney Center Blue Building, Room 3
Cost $20 PNA members, $30 general public. All proceeds support the Phinney Neighborhood Association