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North Park ADU
Design + Build.

North Park is where ADU PALS has delivered more projects than in almost any other San Diego neighborhood. Craftsman bungalows, generous alleys, and tenants who will pay for character.

Typical lot
5,000–7,000 sqft with rear alley
Rent range
$2,600–$3,900/mo (1–2 BR detached)
Build cost
$205,000–$460,000 all-in
Jurisdiction
City of San Diego DSD — watch for Historical District overlays on some streets
Why North Park

A specialist ADU builder,
tuned for North Park.

North Park’s alley network is a gift — it makes rear detached ADUs easier to permit, easier to build, and easier to rent (tenants love the separate entrance). Rental rates here are among the highest in the city on a per-square-foot basis.

Neighborhoods we build in

  • Morley Field
  • Burlingame
  • Altadena
  • West North Park

Don't see yours? We build across every zip code in San Diego County.

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What can your backyard do?

Drop your address and a goal. We'll send a first-read within one business day and a full Property Potential Report within two weeks — on us.

  • Zoning + setback analysis
  • Rent projection for your lot
  • Ballpark build cost
  • No obligation, no spam
Property Lookup

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FAQs for North Park Homeowners

Common questions.

01 How much does an ADU cost in San Diego?

Most detached ADUs in San Diego County land between $175,000 and $450,000 all-in (design, permits, construction) for 500–1,200 square feet. Garage conversions typically run $105,000–$250,000. Your ADU Property Potential Report gives you a real, lot-specific number within two weeks.

02 How long does the whole process take?

From the day we sign to the day you get keys, plan on 12–24 months. Roughly: 2 weeks for the property report, 1 month for design, 6–12 months for permits (the city owns this clock), and 4–8 months for construction.

03 Can I build an ADU on my property?

If you own a single-family lot in California, the answer is almost always yes — state ADU law is very homeowner-friendly. The harder question is how big, how many, and what’s actually profitable. That’s the report.

04 How many ADUs can I build on one lot?

Under current California law, most single-family lots in SD County can add one ADU plus one Junior ADU, and many qualify for up to four total units through state density bonus provisions. We screen for this in the Property Feasibility Analysis.

05 Do you handle the permits?

Yes — end to end. Plan sets, submissions, corrections, structural engineering, school fees, utility coordination. Our permit team has personal working relationships with every major SD County jurisdiction.

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