The San Jose is a modern 2 bedroom ADU offering plenty of room even in a smaller backyard. It is a space-efficient, two story design and the open downstairs layout gives you versatility as either a dedicated home or the outdoor entertainment hub of your backyard.
The San Jose is a 2 bedroom ADU with modern design. It offers the same heirloom quality and comfort of our other designs in a compact package that is sure to please. Offered in a variety of footprints (~14′ x 24′ or larger), based on your available space. This is a no-compromise two story ADU.




The San Jose 2 Bedroom ADU
| Square Feet | 700+ |
| Bath | 1.5 Glass enclosed standing shower or shower/tub Tiled floor and shower/tub walls |
| Bedrooms | 2 (each accommodates a queen size bed) Ceiling fan with dimmable LED fixture |
| Kitchen and Dining | Full kitchen with stainless refrigerator freezer and ice maker Stainless dishwasher Garbage disposal outlet 30″ Electric range Built in pantry Semi-custom hardwood cabinets with slow close hardware |
| Laundry | Stacked or Combination washer dryer Pantry cabinet shelving |
| Standard | French doors to patio terrace Sustainable hardwood floors Kohler fixtures |
| Options | Optional wall sconces, recessed lighting, and custom A/V Customization with craftsman, victorian, farmhouse, mid-century modern details to match your primary home Accessibility options Built-in bookcases Optional wall sconces, recessed lighting, and custom A/V Patio Pergolas Adjacent landscape, hardscape, irrigation, lighting, drainage, turf and fences |
| Environmental Practices | All designs exceed California building and efficiency standards Energy Star electric appliances and heat pump water heater California Title 24 fixture and insulation package EPA WaterSense plumbing fixtures Passive home construction standard components Indoor air quality fan (IAQ), energy recovery ventilation (ERV) and makeup air filtration systems (MERV) Microinverter solar photo voltaic system with battery High SEER efficiency heating/cooling heat pump mini-split HVAC Project specific carbon offsets Solar panels and battery storage (Optional) |
Eco-friendly construction
More ADU Designs
Like all Alameda Tiny Homes ADU designs, the modern San Jose two bedroom ADU can be paired with a patio or matching modern pergola. Our designs the use of maximize outdoor space and flow seamlessly with the open living room plan. Looking for a more traditional two story ADU? Our Thompson Carriage House may be what you are looking for. Prefer a single story two bedroom ADU instead? Take a look at our St. Charles Cottage.



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