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Around 800 sq ft

800 Sq Ft ADU Plans & 2 Bedroom Ideas

For homeowners searching around 800 sq ft, ADU.zone currently offers two nearby defined planning footprints: 750 and 850 sq ft. Compare both before forcing an arbitrary exact size.

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What this page gives you

  • Defined model dimensions where ADU.zone has a real planning footprint.
  • Bedroom, bathroom, site-footprint, and intended-use comparisons.
  • A preliminary construction-planning range generated from the current ADU.zone baseline assumptions.
  • A direct path into the property-qualification workflow.

Planning ranges are not bids. Site work, utilities, jurisdiction, access, engineering, selections, and current market pricing can materially change the final project cost.

ADU.zone does not currently publish an exact 800 sq ft standardized footprint. Use the closest defined concepts as planning references and confirm the final size through property-specific design.

Compare real planning concepts

Start with a defined footprint, then adapt it to the property.

These concepts are planning references, not permit-ready plans. Final architecture and engineering are developed after the site, local rules, utilities, access, and owner priorities are understood.

Flex 750 ADU concept visualization750 sq ftView details

Flexible contemporary

Flex 750

A flexible two-room layout that adds capacity without requiring a full-size backyard residence.

21 bath25 × 30

Best for: Small families, shared office, or higher rental flexibility

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Courtyard 850 ADU concept visualization850 sq ftView details

Warm contemporary

Courtyard 850

A comfortable two-bedroom plan with added privacy for residents and overnight guests.

22 bath25 × 34

Best for: Multigenerational living or premium rental use

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Planning snapshot

Flex 750: the first concept to test.

Area

750 sq ft

Footprint

25 × 30 ft

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

1

Stories

1

Preliminary baseline range

$245,000–$300,000

Current ADU.zone baseline for this model with standard starting selections. This is an early planning range only and excludes property-specific verification.

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Site requirements

A model only works when the site works.

Buildable area

Setbacks, easements, existing structures, lot coverage, and required separation can limit the usable footprint.

Access

Construction access, staging, excavation, material delivery, and fire-department requirements can affect design and cost.

Utilities

Electrical, sewer, water, gas removal or electrification, and service upgrades need property-specific review.

Local process

Planning and building requirements, submittal standards, fees, and review times vary by jurisdiction and project conditions.

Property qualification

Do not choose the final ADU from a catalog alone.

Start with the address, test the closest planning footprint, and identify the unknowns before committing to design scope.

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Start with your property, then talk through the details.

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