How much cash do I need to build an ADU?

[Michael Hyun]

CAn someone explain how much actual CASH I need to build an ADU in the Bay area? How much can I finance? Can someone give me a ballpark amount of cash I'd need?

[Michael Williams]

In the Bay Area, you can expect a 650-square-foot ADU to cost around $350,000 on average to construct where a 350-square-foot ADU will likely cost around $225,000 to build. Of course, your costs may be more or less, depending on what you want for your accessory dwelling