Our Mission
To help homeowners extract hidden value in their yards so they can grow their net worth, stay in their homes & communities, and avoid taking on debt to reach their goals.
Yes, we do build new backyard homes
We create new backyard homes that are small but luxurious, that add value to all homes in the neighborhood while staying true to the community.
Footprint
20×40′
800 sq. ft.
Height
2 Stories
Type
Traditional,Stick-built
Style
To reflect the
neighborhood
Community Guarantees
We’re investing in improving communities while keeping them intact.
Long Term Rentals
No vacation rentals allowed. By us, or by CA law.
2 unit Maximum
No 3+ unit apartment buildings allowed. By us, or by CA law.
Residential Only
No commercial buildings or business allowed. By us, or by CA law.
Privacy Fence
Min 6 foot fence installed on new lot line, making sure your yard is private.
Privacy Windows
Privacy glass paint can go on any windows facing your home & yard.
Value Add
We build luxury, small homes that can increase the value of all nearby homes.
Sell part of your backyard. Keep almost all your home’s value.
Create the small backyard of your dreams
Yardsworth customers are enjoying lower maintenance (and cost) backyards.
Frequently asked questions
What will be built on the land that I sell?
A new single-family home (or duplex) will be built.
How will this affect my property value?
Following the lot split, we generally expect the value of your existing property will decrease 5% to 10%. As part of the Yardsworth process, an independent appraisal is conducted to determine your home’s new value. Learn more here.
Why have I never heard of this before?
Because it wasn’t possible until now. Senate Bill 9 (SB9) – also known as the California H.O.M.E. Act – was signed into state law in 2022, giving homeowners the ability to split off and sell backyard land (in order to create much-needed housing). Here is a great overview from the California Senate.
Is this an alternative to building an ADU?
Yes. It can take up to 18 months and $150,000+ to get an ADU built in your backyard. ADUs typically require taking out additional financing on your home. This means even if you get $2,000 per month in rent, you’re only walking away with $1,000 in (taxable) income after paying off your loan, maintenance & management costs, etc. With Yardsworth, you can get up to 15 years of rent in 1 lump sum (tax-free) payment without any of the hassle. Best of all, you’d be giving up about the same amount of land.
Is this an alternative to a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) or 2nd mortgage?
Yes. In fact, we discourage you from taking out additional debt on your home, particularly in this sky-high interest rate environment. Yardsworth is a debt-free alternative to HELOC / home equity loans. Instead of adding to your monthly debt burden, Yardsworth offers a 6-figure lump sum to buy a portion of your underused backyard.
