What is a DADU? Seattle Dwelling Units, December 2024

A DADU in Seattle is a Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit. You may have seen more of these pop up since they were approved in 2019. You will generally find them off of alleys or behind the main house. Here is the general criteria to build a DADU in Seattle:

• Minimum lot size of 3200 SF

• Minimum lot width of 25’ and 70’ lot depth

• Up to 18’ heigh plus roof pitch

• Up to 1000 SF of living space

• Owners can rent them and even sell them separately if the lot is converted to a condominium.

See if your lot qualifies with this interactive tool at https://aduniverse-seattlecitygis.hub.arcgis.com/pages/feasibility

If you are interested in building, buying or selling, please give me a call or fill in the form below to put my 25 years of Seattle real estate experience to good use!

What does a DADU look like? Here are some of the recent listings around Ballard & Green Lake in North Seattle:

Sales in 2024 of DADU homes in the Green Lake & Ballard area average $766,000 for a 1054 square feet! Here is a list of the sales:

For more information, please fill in the form below and we will follow up right away!

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What is a DADU?

Just what is a DADU? A DADU in Seattle is a Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit. You may have seen more of these pop up since they were approved in 2019. You will generally find them off of alleys or behind the main house. Here is the general criteria to build a DADU in Seattle:

• Minimum lot size of 3200 SF

• Minimum lot width of 25’ and 70’ lot depth

• Up to 18’ heigh plus roof pitch

• Up to 1000 SF of living space

• Owners can rent them and even sell them separately if the lot is converted to a condominium.

See if your lot qualifies with this interactive tool at https://aduniverse-seattlecitygis.hub.arcgis.com/pages/feasibility

Give me a call or fill in the form below if you are interested in building, buying or selling and put my 25 years experience in Seattle real estate to good use :). What does a DADU look like? Here are some of the recent listings in Ballard & Green Lake:

Sales in 2024 of DADU homes in the North Seattle area average $766,000 for a 1054 square feet! Here is a list of the sales:

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For more information, please fill in the form below and we will follow up right away!

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