Accessory dwelling units are a versatile way to expand your luxury home, whether as a lavish guest suite, a sophisticated home office, or a serene retreat for relaxation—endless possibilities await. The desire for luxury accessory dwelling units Governments Support ADU Growth (ADUs) is on the rise, driven by the growing need for multigenerational living and the Local and state governments, creating endless possibilities these versatile spaces legislation and adopting new zoning offer. Legislative changes and updated regulations, have fueled the growth zoning regulations have paved the way of these dwellings. According to the for ADU construction across the country, Cato Institute’s report, “Accessory from California to Connecticut. The Pacific Dwelling Unit Reform,” California saw the The Portland Northwest, in particular, has emerged as a construction rate rise from 5,852 in 2019 to Vancouver, hotspot for this expanding trend. to 17,460 in 2022. ’ Washington, luxury ) According to BuildGreenNH, a sustainable A housing policy brief by the Mercatus e v o markets are at the homebuilder, the construction of ADUs in Center at George Mason University in b a beginning of the ADU the Seattle area increased 250% from 2019 Fairfax, Virginia, reported, “California and k ( c to 2022. Jason Liberty, a Berkshire Hathaway 13 other states have broadly legalized the o t trend. We’ve seen e S HomeServices Northwest Real Estate Broker, construction of accessory dwelling units b it in rural areas in collaborated with builder-developer Granger to expand lower-cost housing options.” o d northwest Portland & Company to build, market, and sell “Outlier Affordable housing may have been the , A a East of Market,” a luxury residential enclave original legislative driver; however, ADUs i i s on acreage.” a in one of the most desirable neighborhoods are also ideal as guest rooms, in-law t s a Michael Beirwagen, in Kirkland, Washington. The three-property suites, or extended living areas. n f A estate includes a single-family home, a Broker at Berkshire modern attached dwelling unit, and a third The ABCs of ADUs y o s Hathaway HomeServices e t detached accessory dwelling unit (DADU). r Northwest Real Estate . u ) These are strong selling points for young Michael Beirwagen, a Lake Oswego, o t h ’ cg i ) professional buyers. Oregon-based Berkshire Hathaway t r f k ( e HomeServices Northwest Real Estate l c k (o “The ADUs have full backyards, while the DADU Services Broker, explained that the luxury t c s o r t has a roof deck,” Liberty noted. One ADU has markets in the Oregon and Washington e Stt e two full bedrooms and two and a half baths, areas are at the beginning of the ADU b u Left: o h d measuring a substantial 1,321 square feet. A trend. Beirwagen recently sold a luxury Rustic ADU interior with , Aw S 5 spacious kitchen with quartz countertops single-family, five-bedroom, four-bath second floor loft. a fl o p e and custom cabinetry completes the luxury property on 12 acres in Wilsonville, h f pt Above: factor. Lofty ceilings and large windows Oregon. The Northwest lodge-style home ow y ol A small craftsman-style l s showcase light-filled spaces on two floors. An had an ADU nestled above the three-car e o t ADU perfect for guests. f F r open-concept living and dining area with a gas garage. “People here are often building u o y o Right: fireplace finishes the modern look and feel. them as custom guest houses,” added s o ce t t Spacious ADU with a view of The selling price of the ADU came in at $1.43 Beirwagen, whose own Lake Oswego o r h u o P c the main house. million. These are not your typical tiny homes. home boasts an ADU. BERKSHIREHATHAWAYHS.COM 3