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The subject is a single detached home with a self-contained suite in the basement. Zoning allows one basement suite. However, the suite is unauthorized and would likely require some work to comply with code.
The subject is a single detached home with a self-contained suite in the basement. Zoning does permit a secondary basement suite. However, the suite is unauthorized and would likely require some work to comply with code.
Is the existing use considered 'conforming' or 'non-conforming' ...
Owners bought the home in 2022 with a nice large 22' x 30' 2 car garage in the backyard. I just appraised the home and the garage is in process of being converted into an ADU. footings are dug, driveway has been partially removed for plumbing, sewer, electrical, etc. My question is would...
I completed an order a few months ago on a home that has a finished walk-out basement which includes a kitchen, bath, bedroom, and a living room type area. The basement is accessible from both inside and outside of the home and it is common in this market place to have finished basements similar...
Hello!
Long story but I'm going to bullet point this to make it readable:
- We are trying to purchase what we thought was a legal triplex. Single family house, detached garage converted to unit, and an above garage unit.
- Single family house and both units built in late 40s/early 50s.
- Offer...
Gang - While I am pretty certain that I once had documentation from some legitimate source detailing the finer points on how to value an ADU and where one made adjustments on the Grid, I can no longer find that reference. So, is it true that the adjustment for the ADUs GLA is NOT included along...
I must be missing something,
This is from Fannie Mae. "What is required for accessory dwelling units?"
The kitchen must, at a minimum, contain the following:
cabinets;
a countertop;
a sink with running water; and
a stove or stove hookup (hotplates, microwaves, or toaster ovens are not...
Context:
Built in 2017
Custom 1944 sf home in the coastal region of Carlsbad CA.
373 sf ADU (legal and permitted) and attached to the main structure with interior access from the main structure.
The ADU has a full kitchen, full bathroom, separate meters and separate entrance, with it's own...
Hello, I’ve recently found a house in an R1 zone that has been previously listed as single family and I suspect is being taxed as such. However this house has an “in-law apartment” attached to the main house that is being advertised as a separate rental unit (with rental history) and as such the...
Good day colleagues, I have a FHA assignment which involves 2 buildings on one lot. Based on the definitions of a Accessory Dwelling unit (ADU) the property does conform to this definition:
Fannie Mae 4000.1 guidance -
(E) Identifying an Accessory Dwelling Unit
(1) Definition
An Accessory...