I paid $41,500 to build an ADU office in my backyard. It's allowed us to keep living comfortably in a smaller home.
Briefly

Justin Mauldin invested $41,500 to build an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in his Austin backyard, which has significantly enhanced his property's value and living experience. The ADU, built for a total cost of $41,500, provides a dedicated workspace, crucial for his family's remote work lifestyle, especially with two young children at home. Since purchasing their house for $450,000 in 2020, its estimated value has risen to $750,000 amidst the booming Austin real estate market, making the ADU a wise investment.
It's been the best decision we could have made for our property. We purchased our home in 2020 for around $450,000, and its value has definitely increased.
Working from the ADU has been fantastic - it's allowed me some quiet time. We have two young children, so I can 'go to work' without being in the main house with all the chaos and noise.
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