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A true one-bedroom ADU.

The most efficient one-bedroom in the lineup — 480 square feet that lives like 700 because nothing is walled off that does not need to be.

A real bedroom with a real door, a kitchen built for actual cooking, and a bathroom that feels like a primary home instead of an afterthought.

Designed for parents who want their own space, a home office that finally has a commute, or $2,600 a month walking through the back gate.

What makes The Sunset special
  • High ceilings and oversized windows — the architectural moves that make 480 sqft feel like 700
  • Full-size appliances, Bedrosians quartz counters, solid-wood slab cabinetry — premium-grade kitchen is rare at this footprint
  • 324 interior combinations and 48 exterior styles, all included in the fixed price
480
sqft
1
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
6–7
Months start to finish
All-inclusive, turnkey price
$239,000 iFixed contract price for the Signature Home on a standard lot. Site-specific work — soil reports, utility routing, driveway, retaining walls — is identified and priced upfront, before you sign.
Design, permit processing, and construction included.

Timeline guaranteed in writing. Your contract locks in a construction schedule. If we go past it, we pay you a daily delay penalty until we hand you the keys.

What happens on the 15-minute call
  1. We screen-share to your address and place The Sunset on your actual lot
  2. You see setbacks, utilities, and exactly what fits your yard
  3. You get a fixed-price proposal in your inbox

15-minute visualization · No commitment required

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Floor plan

480 square feet that live like 700.

The Sunset floor plan — 480 sqft, 1 bedroom

Living & dining

Open plan

A single continuous living and dining space with oversized windows on two walls. Vaulted ceilings under a gable roof or a clean nine feet under a flat roof — either way, the openness makes it feel twice its square footage because nothing is walled off that does not need to be.

Designer kitchen

Full size

A full-size refrigerator, dishwasher, range, and hood — not the compact appliances you find in most 480-square-foot floor plans. Solid wood slab cabinetry and Bedrosians quartz counters throughout.

Private bedroom

King-bed capable

A true private bedroom with a closet and a door that closes — not an alcove, not a loft, not a Murphy bed. King-bed capable with nightstand clearance on both sides.

Full bathroom

Shower or tub

A full bathroom with Delta plumbing, a Kohler toilet, and your choice of a walk-in shower or an alcove tub. Matches the interior package you select.

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Take The Sunset home to think it over.

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Fixed price. Locked.

The price you see is the price you pay. No change orders for scope we should have anticipated.

All-inclusive turnkey.

Design, permits, and construction management from groundbreaking to move-in. One point of contact, one all-inclusive price.

Architect-designed.

Nine floor plans refined from 126 Los Angeles ADU projects. No prefab compromises.

See it in your backyard.

See any model placed on your actual lot during a 15-minute Backyard Review — before you commit to anything.

The Signature Process

Four steps. One team. One price.

01

Backyard Review

Week 1 Complimentary

A 15-minute video call where we place any Signature Home on your actual lot so you can see exactly how it fits. We cover setbacks, placement options, and which models work for your property.

You receive a site mockup showing your ADU in your backyard.

02

Design & Contract

Weeks 2–4

Choose your model, interior finishes, and exterior style. We finalize the site plan, engineer the foundation, and lock everything into a fixed-price contract.

You receive a finalized site plan and a signed fixed-price contract.

03

Permitting

6–8 weeks typical

We submit, track, and expedite your permit through your city's building department. You pay city fees at cost — no markup. Our pre-engineered plans mean fewer corrections and faster approvals.

You receive an approved building permit.

04

Construction & Keys

4–6 months after permit

One project manager from groundbreaking to final walkthrough. Weekly updates. Fixed schedule guaranteed in writing — if we run late, we pay you.

You receive the keys to your finished ADU.

Who it's for

Three owners. One floor plan.

The Sunset was designed to serve very different ways of living — and it does all of them without compromise.

The hosting homeowner

Room for the people you love.

Parents who visit for a month at a time. Adult children between apartments. Close friends from out of town. The Sunset gives everyone real privacy — a full kitchen, a real bedroom, a locked front door — without the friction of a hotel or the compromise of a guest room.

The income-minded owner

Rent for $2,200–$2,800+ per month.

The Sunset rents in most Los Angeles neighborhoods for $2,200 to $2,800+ per month — $26,000 to $33,000+ per year. At a fixed build price of $239,000, that is a cash-on-cash return most primary-home rentals cannot match. A one-bedroom ADU is the most rentable footprint in LA.

The work-from-home professional

A dedicated workspace that clocks out.

A full second building, thirty feet from the main house, with a real door that closes. Walk home from work at 6pm without ever leaving your property. The Sunset is the most used home-office conversion in our lineup for a reason.

Life in The Sunset
What life looks like

Not just an ADU. A different kind of life.

Picture the Sunset on your lot for a moment.

When family arrives

Your parents pull into the driveway on a Friday night. They walk past the main house, through a private entrance, and into a home of their own. Their own kitchen. Their own bathroom. Their own door. They stay for three weeks instead of three days — because everybody gets to keep their rhythm.

Monday morning

Coffee in the main house. Thirty-foot commute across the yard. Close the door behind you, and it is an office — not a bedroom pretending to be one. At 6pm, you close the other door and you are home again.

The first rent check

Arrives three weeks after move-in. $2,600 this month. Twenty-six hundred dollars that would otherwise be paying down somebody else's mortgage. Three years in, the Sunset has paid for a quarter of itself.

Not just an ADU. A different kind of life — built in the backyard you already own.

The build standard

Premium isn't an upgrade. It's our baseline.

Every Signature Home is built to the same specification — the same windows, the same insulation, the same cabinetry, the same quartz. Nothing here is an extra. It's what you get.

Building envelope & systems

Insulation
Closed-cell spray foam in the roof, mineral wool batts in the walls. Exceeds Title 24 energy code — lower utility bills, fire-resistant, and significantly quieter than standard fiberglass construction.
Windows
Milgard dual-pane low-E vinyl windows. Energy Star rated, Title 24 compliant, and warrantied.
Roof
Cool-roof-rated TPO membrane (flat) or GAF / CertainTeed dimensional shingle (gable). All Title 24 compliant.
Siding
Smooth stucco or James Hardie fiber cement — not vinyl, not wood-look plastic. Built for California sun and fire code.
HVAC
Daikin ductless mini-split heat pumps. Quiet, ultra-efficient, and built for the California climate — heating and cooling in one system.
Water heater
Rheem hybrid heat pump water heater — three to four times more efficient than standard electric. Lower utility bills and eligible for federal tax credits and utility rebates.

Interior finishes

Cabinetry
Solid wood slab cabinetry — walnut, bleached oak, charcoal black, or white shaker depending on package. Not melamine, not thermofoil.
Countertops
Bedrosians quartz throughout — kitchen, bathroom, and any bar areas. Comparable to a $50,000 kitchen remodel in a primary home.
Backsplash
Bedrosians tile, full-height between counter and upper cabinets — mosaic, classic subway, or large-format porcelain depending on package.
Flooring
Daltile luxury vinyl plank or sealed concrete, depending on package. Waterproof, scratch-resistant, and rental-grade durable.
Plumbing & bath
Delta plumbing fixtures, Kohler toilets and tubs, DreamLine frameless shower enclosures, and Panasonic ultra-quiet bath fans — 0.3 sones, quieter than your refrigerator.
Lighting
Halo LED recessed lighting throughout, Kichler LED strip under-cabinet lighting, and Lutron dimmers in every main living zone. Spec-grade, not builder-grade.
Interior design

324 combinations. You pick the one that's yours.

Choose cabinets, countertops, plumbing hardware, flooring, and backsplash independently — every option is included in your fixed price with no upcharge. Here are four examples of what the configurator can produce.

The Sunset interior — Warm Modern combination
Example combination

Warm Modern

Walnut slab cabinetry paired with warm white quartz countertops, champagne bronze plumbing hardware, warm-tone wood-look flooring, and a cream-toned mosaic backsplash. Rich woods and soft brass over a neutral envelope.

  • Walnut slab cabinets
  • Warm white quartz countertops
  • Champagne bronze plumbing hardware
  • Warm-tone wood-look flooring
  • Cream-toned mosaic backsplash
The Sunset interior — Coastal Bright combination
Example combination

Coastal Bright

Bleached oak slab cabinetry with white and light gray quartz countertops, matte black plumbing hardware, light-tone wood-look flooring, and a crisp white subway backsplash. Bright, airy, and coastal without being themed.

  • Bleached oak slab cabinets
  • White / light gray quartz countertops
  • Matte black plumbing hardware
  • Light-tone wood-look flooring
  • White subway backsplash
The Sunset interior — Industrial Modern combination
Example combination

Industrial Modern

Charcoal black slab cabinetry against bright white quartz countertops, matte black plumbing hardware, sealed concrete floors, and a bright white porcelain backsplash with charcoal grout. High-contrast, low-fuss — the industrial palette done with restraint.

  • Charcoal black slab cabinets
  • Bright white quartz countertops
  • Matte black plumbing hardware
  • Sealed concrete flooring
  • Bright white porcelain backsplash with charcoal grout
The Sunset interior — Classic Shaker combination
Example combination

Classic Shaker

White Shaker cabinetry with off-white quartz countertops, champagne bronze plumbing hardware and cabinet pulls, light-tone wood-look flooring, and a textured white porcelain backsplash. Traditional warmth in a clean, light envelope — the look that ages best.

  • White Shaker cabinets, recessed panel
  • Off-white quartz countertops
  • Champagne bronze plumbing & cabinet hardware
  • Light-tone wood-look flooring
  • Textured white porcelain backsplash
Exterior design

Your roof. Your siding. Your look.

Choose your roof form, siding, window color, and color palette independently — 48 exterior combinations per model. Here's what four of them look like on The Sunset.

The Sunset — Modern Flat Roof exterior configuration

Modern Flat Roof

Smooth stucco + matte black windows

Flat TPO roof, smooth stucco siding, matte black Milgard Trinsic windows, and a cool color palette. Clean lines, desert-modern spirit — one of thousands of possible combinations.

The Sunset — Spanish Flat Roof exterior configuration

Spanish Flat Roof

Sand stucco + warm palette

Flat roof with a clay-tile parapet cap, sand finish stucco in warm tones, and a warm color palette. California mission character built from the same configurator choices available to every client.

The Sunset — Traditional Gable exterior configuration

Traditional Gable

HardiePlank lap siding + white windows

Gable roof in light-brown dimensional shingle, horizontal HardiePlank lap siding, and white Milgard Trinsic windows. Timeless neighborhood character, reinterpreted for California.

The Sunset — Modern Farmhouse exterior configuration

Modern Farmhouse

HardiePanel board-and-batten + matte black windows

Gable roof in charcoal shingle, vertical HardiePanel board-and-batten in bright white, and matte black windows. Sharp, striking, and built entirely from standard configurator selections.

Reviews

Real projects. Real owners.

★★★★★
"We had a TERRIFIC experience with Charlie at CALI ADU. He was efficient, communicative and provided us with great blueprints for our garage conversion… Highly recommend working with him."
Josh Burbank
★★★★★
"I am so happy we chose CALI ADU to design and build our garage ADU… The consistent communication is so appreciated, and the outstanding quality of their work is exactly like the pictures."
Madeline Manhattan Beach
★★★★★
"Charlie is professional, and he was always accessible when we had questions. He is adaptable and patient with changes. My wife and I highly recommend Charlie."
Kevin North Hollywood
★★★★★
"Their design was perfect for the property and my budget, they kept me updated on the progress and promptly responded to my inquiries."
Steve Malibu
★★★★★
"We love it! The work crews were outstanding and the quality of the materials and craftsmanship is excellent."
Jim & Barb North Hills
★★★★★
"Highly recommend if you want a boutique experience!"
Paige Los Angeles
Fixed price, no surprises

$239,000 — all-inclusive.

The Sunset is sold at a fixed, turnkey price. No change orders for scope we should have anticipated. Here's exactly what is — and isn't — included.

What the fixed price includes

  • Architect-designed floor plans and elevations
  • Permit processing and expediting with your local jurisdiction
  • Full construction, managed end-to-end by CALI ADU
  • Interior finishes of your choice — cabinets, countertops, plumbing hardware, flooring, and backsplash selected through our à la carte configurator
  • Exterior design of your choice — roof form, siding, window color, and color palette selected through our à la carte configurator
  • Utility tie-in: trenching and installation up to 75 linear feet (electrical, water, sewer/drain)
  • Move-in-ready finish — appliances, fixtures, paint, flooring, and hardware all installed

What is not included

  • City and municipality plan check and permit fees — paid directly by client at cost
  • Upgrades to the existing primary home
  • Landscaping, hardscape, or yard restoration
  • Lot purchase, soils reports, survey, or HOA approvals
  • Utility runs exceeding 75 linear feet — identified in pre-construction and bid separately before any work begins
  • Unusual site conditions (rock removal, significant grading, retaining walls)

No mid-project surprises. Anything bid separately is identified and priced before the contract is signed.

See it in your backyard.

Book a 15-minute Backyard Review and see your ADU placed on your actual lot — before you commit to anything. No obligation.

See The Sunset in Your Backyard
The rest of the lineup

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