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What an ADU actually earns
on the Front Range.

Not "significant rental income." Real numbers — what Longmont tenants are paying, how that compares to Boulder, and what it means for your investment.

Front Range ADU rental rates

Current market data for detached ADU-sized units. These are asking rents for 1-bedroom apartments and small homes in each market — the closest comparable to a new-construction ADU.

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A simple ROI framework

Here's how to think about the investment. We'll use a 1-bedroom ADU at the Great tier as the example — our most popular configuration.

Annual income estimate

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Does not include property tax impact, insurance adjustment, or income tax. Consult your accountant for net-of-tax returns.

How that compares

ADU rental yield

On total project cost, pre-tax

8–12%

S&P 500 (10-yr avg)

Before inflation, with volatility

~10%

High-yield savings

Current rates, fully taxable

4–5%

Home equity (sitting)

Earns nothing until you sell

0%

An ADU converts idle home equity into a cash-flowing asset — and unlike stocks, it's physically attached to your property, appreciating alongside it.

How an ADU affects property value

Beyond rental income, an ADU changes what your property is worth.

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See what your lot can support.

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