What would an ADU cost on your lot — and what would it earn?
Pick your region and ADU type and get an instant planning range. If you're building for rental income, the full estimate adds projected rent and a simple payback period.
All-in construction range for a 1-bedroom detached ADU in your region — before design & engineering.
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Rental outlook
Gross rent ÷ total budget; excludes taxes, insurance, maintenance, and vacancy. A rough compass, not a pro forma.
Timeline (by-right)
Estimates are 2026 Massachusetts planning ranges, not quotes — your site conditions and contractor bids set the real numbers. No variance or zoning-board hearing assumed, per the state by-right ADU law (qualifying ADUs ≤900 sq ft).
Ranges reflect typical 2026 Massachusetts costs per square foot by ADU type (detached new build, garage conversion, attached/basement), adjusted by region, plus typical design and engineering fees. Rental estimates reflect asking rents for comparable small units by region. Every lot is different — utility runs, foundation conditions, and septic capacity move real numbers materially, which is why the next step after an estimate is a plan-fit read on your actual property.