Lifestyle
Homes with a guest house.
Detached guest houses, accessory dwelling units and full guest suites.
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A guest house is a detached living space; an ADU (accessory dwelling unit) is the city's term for it. Every city sets its own ADU rules, so check the zoning before you buy.
Where are they?
- Denver, City of Denver. Denver allows ADUs under its zoning code. Check the address.
- Acreage near Parker and Castle Rock, Douglas County. Room for a detached guest house on 5+ acre lots.
- Cherry Hills Village, Arapahoe County. Estate lots with room for a guest house.
- Evergreen and Conifer, Jefferson County. Mountain lots with detached studios.
What buyers ask.
- Guest house, ADU or basement suite? Guest house: detached building. ADU: the city's term for a second unit. Basement suite: inside the main house.
- Can it have its own kitchen? The zoning code decides. Check before you buy.
- Can I rent it? Each city sets its own rental and short-term rental rules.
- Does it raise property taxes? The assessor values the guest house with the property.
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Questions, answered.
Guest house, ADU or basement suite?
Guest house: detached building. ADU: the city's term for a second unit. Basement suite: inside the main house.
Can it have its own kitchen?
The zoning code decides. Check before you buy.
Can I rent it?
Each city sets its own rental and short-term rental rules.
Does it raise property taxes?
The assessor values the guest house with the property.
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