I'm Daniel Dechner, Lead Project Manager at IL Total Design & Build. La Jolla is the most lucrative neighborhood in San Diego to build an ADU — and the most complicated. Lot values are the highest in the county. Rental rates for a well-built one-bedroom ADU can clear $3,500/month long-term. And almost every parcel west
I'm Daniel Dechner, Lead Project Manager at IL Total Design & Build. If you own a home anywhere west of I-5 in San Diego County and you've been thinking about an ADU, this is the most important year in a decade to make that decision. Until October 2025, building an ADU within the Coastal Zone
Do You Need an ADU Architect in San Diego? Here's the Truth If you're planning to build an ADU in San Diego, one of the first questions you'll run into is: do I need to hire a separate architect? It's a fair question — and the answer isn't as simple as yes or no.
Home Additions in San Diego 2026: Cost Per Square Foot, Best Areas & Why Expanding Your Home Is the Smartest Investment In 2026, home additions in San Diego have become one of the most powerful ways for homeowners to increase property value without selling. With home prices continuing to climb and inventory staying tight,
The San Diego ADU Market in 2026: Trends, Costs, Laws & Opportunities The San Diego ADU market in 2026 is no longer just a trend—it’s one of the most dominant forces shaping local housing, construction, and real estate investment. From skyrocketing permit numbers to major city policy updates, accessory dwelling units (ADUs) have evolved into
