Which is better for Sale: ADU or Nicer yard?

[Jacqui Fournier]

I am looking into a Flip and with the new Codes for ADUs available in CA, I was looking for opinions of whether to build an ADU versus having a nice private yard?

1) Will a homeowner like the idea of an Income Producing home, but limited yard privacy

Or

2) would they prefer a nice private yard

Thank you in advance!

[Dan H.]

I think the question should be which produces the higher value in comparison to the cost. 

ADU valuations vary by area and associated comps. In most areas the ADU addition produces a value less than the hands off ADU addition costs. Unless you can find comps indicating otherwise, this is the safe mindset.

Improved landscaping also is not know for producing a great value with respect to cost.  The best value with respect to cost is in higher end areas or where the land scaping can be significantly improved at a low cost.

In most areas the improved landscaping will provide the better return, but probably not a great return.  

Good luck