- Villa builds homes to be put in backyards, also known as ADUs, with each unit starting at $95,000.
- The startup has about 20 homes, ranging from 440 to 1,200 square feet, for sale from $95,000.
- See the factory where its homes are built and some properties already set up in people’s backyards.
Bay Area-based startup Villa sells homes that are built in a factory and then installed in backyards.
These homes, called accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, have their own address, separate from the main house they sit near.
The company offers units that range from a 440-square-foot studio to a 1,200-square-foot three-bedroom, with 20 basic floor plans available. According to Villa, models are priced between $95,000 and $180,000, though that doesn’t include the cost of installation and other expenses. Villa permits, builds, and installs the ADUs for its customers.
In California, ADUs have become increasingly popular especially since the state passed legislation in 2020 that made it easier for homeowners to install them.
Across the country, a growing focus on sustainability and affordability has also increased their appeal. For many Americans, they represent a tangible way to reduce their ecological footprint, a budget-friendly alternative to traditional housing, or a means to earn extra income.
“We’ve run some surveys on why our clients are purchasing ADUs; more than 50% of them do so for a family member,” Heather Miksch, Villa’s vice president of operations, told Business Insider. “ADUs are a really interesting way to keep families together in closer proximity, especially in California where housing prices are so high.”
Take a look inside some of Villa’s tiny homes and meet their owners.
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