What Is A Casita?

What is a casita? In the Spanish language, ‘casa’ means ‘house,’ and ‘-ita’ is a diminutive suffix. Put it together, and casita basically means ‘little house.’ Casitas may also be referred to as auxiliary dwelling units, or ADUs. However, while an ADU always exists on a parcel of land as a secondary unit to another home, an Casita can and often is the only home on a parcel. So we might say that Casitas may also be ADU's while ADU's are by definition always Casitas.

Casitas are ideal for:
• Vacation homes
• Weekend getaways
• Accessory Dwelling Units
• Small lots
• Cottage style housing
• Garage with apartment

True Built Home casitas have all of the benefits of a larger home, including a laundry room and full kitchen, but are simply built on a smaller scale - typically 1200 square feet or less and only one or two bedrooms. Rambler style casitas make a great home for retirees or family members with disabilities; town home or loft style homes are an attractive option for making optimal use of lot size. Several of our pre-optimized casita designs come with a generously sized garage. True Built Home casita homes are customizable, just like any of our homes, so your casita can be optioned with energy-efficiency, quality, and aesthetic features to suit your budget, lifestyle, and personal preferences.

In today’s economy many people are leaning toward building smaller homes. These homes are still a great investment since they make great rentals. Down the road, they will sell well as starter homes, or even as an auxiliary unit to a larger home that True Built Home can match the siding, roofing, and other exterior finishes to in the future.

Case Studies:• One couple decided to build a two-car garage casita, but wanted to later build a home that was attached to the garage with a covered walkway. The casita was a comfortable, inexpensive place to live while they planned and saved, and eventually enjoyed monitoring their adjoining home being constructed.

• Another family had an aging parent that wanted to leave independently. Building a casita on the same property gave her the independence she wanted and the availability of family when it was needed. Many families have considered building a casita for family members with disabilities that were looking for the same combination of independence, convenience, and security.

• An investor had an in-city property for which he envisioned building a rental/investment home. After speaking with True Built Home, he sat down with their in-house designer who suggested building two casitas together, back to back, which made the building take on a more upscale urban town home look that blended well with the surroundings. He was delighted to receive what basically amounted to a “two for one” – twice the rental income, with the price tag and complexity of just one home.

So, if you are thinking small, a casita may be the way to go. Take a look at our new line of casita – small home plans – to see if there might be a petite new place in your future! Contac us for more information: http://truebuilthome.com/contactus.php