ADU popularity in 78723?

[Michael Bennett]

How popular are ADUs in 78723? I am in the eastern part between Manor Rd and Springdale and I have two SF-3 lots next to each other, one of which has my house on it.  I have been thinking that if I added another house and two ADUs to my property I might see a healthy return but on the other hand I have not seen many properties with ADUs sell in the area so I am not sure if this is popular enough to justify the high construction prices associated with ADUs.

[Alex G.]

I’m not sure in which subdivision your home is within 78723. You may want to check deed restrictions (DRs) in your section of the subdivision to make sure they allow 2 units. With SF-3 you have a zoning that allows 2 units from the city/county stand point. However, I’ve dealt with some parts of Windsor Park where DRs didn’t allow it. A few years ago I had to cancel a contract on 3 lots zoned SF-3 that, upon further research, didn’t allow 2 units due to DRs.