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Aging-in-Place

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Aging-in-Place in a Makara ADU Has Advantages

The Five Advantages

Building an ADU in your backyard for an older family member provides financial, emotional, and practical benefits to the entire family. From proximity and independence to cost savings and strengthened family relationships, ADUs are a versatile and valuable alternative for keeping loved ones close in a familiar and supportive setting. When considering options for the future, an ADU may be the best solution for ensuring your elderly family members’ safety, independence, and enrichment.

Less Expensive Than Other Senior Living Options

ADUs cost less to build than 3 years in a senior living community. Building an ADU, is typically a one-time investment that increases the value of your principal property.

Customizable Features for Aging-in-Place

An ADU designed especially for an elderly family member gives you the opportunity to include amenities that are secure and comfortable for them while they age in place.

Private and Secure

With your own detached building, nestled beautifully into your backyard you maintain your own space.

Closeness to Family and Peace of Mind

ADU offers the comfort of knowing your family is only a short distance away, allowing for frequent check-ins, help with everyday duties, and prompt emergency reaction.

Strengthened Family and Multi-generational Connections

Regular interactions between grandparents and grandchildren can promote intergenerational relationships that pass on knowledge, customs, and life lessons.

Working With Makara ADU

How We Work

Deciding to add an Accessory Dwelling Unit to your property is an incredible first step in what should be a fun, creative and exciting process. Often times however, this process can be daunting, overwhelming and, if not done properly, can be expensive. Makara ADU has created a turn-key process that will deliver the amazing finished product and handle everything from design, to permitting, to construction and delivery….all for one simplified, stress-free low price.

Step 1.

We determine if an ADU can be placed on your property

Step 2.

You select from one of our models that will best suit your needs (if you don’t see a model that works for you, we can easily customize one for you)

Step 3.

We will work with you to identify the best location in your backyard

Step 4.

You select the exterior and interior finishes (we can give you lots of options)

Step 5.

We handle the permitting, all the utilities, the construction and installation.

Step 6.

You enjoy your brand new Accessory Dwelling Unit!

Why Makara ADU?

Makara ADUs are a perfect solution to the question of senior housing. ADUs allow people to age-in-place by providing an array of options, such as an easy downsize to a separate, more accessible home on the property or to provide living quarters for a caregiver. Building an ADU on your property can provide various benefits that will greatly impact multiple generations. You can provide your loved ones with a wonderful home just steps from your home and the rest of the family. The Makara ADU is a perfect fit.  Live Your Backyard.

Some of Our ADU Designs

Can I Put an ADU on My Property?

In a matter of minutes we can determine if you can put a Makara Accessory Dwelling Unit on your property. Are you ready?

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Floor plan of a studio ADU featuring a living/kitchen area, a sleeping area with a bed, bathroom, and washer/dryer. The open layout is ideal for tiny home living, with furniture and appliances clearly marked.

MAKARA 300

STUDIO

300 Sqft

Studio apartment floor plan perfect for a Tiny Home or Accessory Dwelling Unit: combined living, kitchen, and dining space; Murphy bed, sofa, table, and kitchenette along one wall; bathroom and washer/dryer in the corner. Room measures 18-7 by 12-4.

MAKARA 375

1 Bedroom

375 Sqft

Floor plan of a small ADU with living/kitchen area, bathroom, washer/dryer, shelves, walk-in closet, and sleeping area. Furniture includes a sofa, table, bed, and kitchen appliances—ideal as an Accessory Dwelling Unit or In-Law Suite.

MAKARA 380

1 Bedroom

380 Sqft

Floor plan of a small apartment or ADU with an open living and dining area, kitchen along one wall, bathroom with a bathtub, and a separate bedroom with a double bed. Ideal for an ADU builder or garage conversion project.

MAKARA 450

1 Bedroom

450 Sqft

Floor plan of a two-bedroom apartment ideal as a Garage Conversion or In-Law Suite, featuring a central living/kitchen area, bathroom, washer/dryer, and bench. The master bedroom is on the left; bedroom #2 is on the right with kitchen appliances along the upper wall.

MAKARA 480

2 Bedroom

480 Sqft

Floor plan of a two-bedroom apartment ideal as a Garage Conversion or In-Law Suite, featuring a central living/kitchen area, bathroom, washer/dryer, and bench. The master bedroom is on the left; bedroom #2 is on the right with kitchen appliances along the upper wall.

MAKARA 480

Garage

480 Sqft