ADUs in San Marino
San Marino's large lots support premium ADU builds, with design review expectations to match.
The short answer
Building an ADU in San Marino typically takes 5 months to permit and 7 to 14 months total from first assessment to move-in. KĒĒP units start at $190,000 all-in for a studio — design, permits, materials, and construction — and rise with size. One-bedroom units in San Marino rent for roughly $2,600 per month.
| Average permit timeline | 5 months |
| Median 1BR rent | $2,600/month |
| Median 2BR rent | $3,400/month |
| KĒĒP starting price | From $190,000, all-in |
| Free feasibility report | Within 48 hours |
| County | Los Angeles County |
Run the numbers for San Marino.
You're already paying every month. The question is what it's building.
What are you paying now?
Your $2,600/month could become a ~$1,461/month loan payment — less than you pay now — while building an asset you own.
| Keep paying rent | Build a KĒĒP ADU | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly payment | $2,600 | ~$1,461 |
| Monthly difference | — | $1,139 less per month |
| After 10 years | $312,000 spent, nothing owned | Loan paid down + ~$22,800 equity gained |
| What you own at the end | Nothing | An appreciating asset on your own land |
Equity gained is the increase in your property's value — typically less than the full build cost. Loan payment assumes financing the full build cost at an estimated 8.5% rate over 30 years — verify with a lender.
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Check my propertyThis is an illustration of how your current monthly payment compares to an ADU loan payment — not financial advice or a guarantee of returns. Loan payment assumes financing the full build cost at an estimated rate; your actual rate, terms, and equity depend on your lender, your property, and market conditions. Consult a lender and tax professional. KĒĒP's fixed price is confirmed in writing after a free feasibility and site assessment.
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Feasibility
Free 48-hour written property assessment.
02
Design & Permits
In-house design, full permit management.
03
Procurement
We buy all materials — cost locked before build.
04
Build
Vetted contractors, weekly photo updates.
ADUs in San Marino — common questions
KĒĒP ADUs in San Marino start at $190,000 all-in for a studio, $260,000 for a one-to-two bedroom, and $350,000 for a two-bedroom-plus — each including design, permits, materials, and construction. Your fixed all-in number is confirmed after a free feasibility and site assessment.
See what's possible on your San Marino property.
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