Finding a Home with Room for Your Guests

Maybe you have out-of-towners who pay you extended visits. Or, perhaps, your mother or mother-in-law lives with you. Have plans for a live-in nanny for the kids? Searching for private space for your home office? Maybe you just want a property that provides a little extra income each month.

There are many reasons a house with an in-law unit is appealing to buyers. 

If extra space sounds desirable, here are some homes to check out:

Alamo

2568 Joseph Drive is offered by Lou Plummer of Alain Pinel Realty. Located in Round Hill Country Club, the main house is four bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms and it has an apartment with two bedrooms and a bathroom—for a total of about 5,500 square feet.  The lot is amazing, a parklike 1.3 acre parcel. It is priced at $1,599,000.  For showings, call Lou at 925-577-1944.

Danville

171 La Questa Drive is offered by Veronica Villano of Sotheby’s Realty. It has a nice “close to town” location—yet with its huge .83 acre lot, it feels like the country. The main house has three bedrooms, three  full baths (with two updated) and a large separate bonus room for a possible in-law setup with its own air and heating system and hot water. The property has more than 30 fruit trees and an organic garden. The home has a newer roof and hardwood floors under carpet in the main house. It is offered at $945,000 and will be open Sunday from 1:30 to 4 p.m. or call Veronica for a showing at 925-963-0928.

San Ramon

6090 Tigerside Way is offered by Peter Bareiss of Re/Max Accord. For guests, there is a first floor bedroom with adjacent bath—and spectacular views of the Bridges Golf Course. The house features four bedrooms plus an office, a dramatic circular staircase, high ceilings, and a gourmet kitchen with island and pantry.  It is offered at $1,048,000. It is open Saturday and Sunday from 1:30 to 4 p.m. or call Peter for a showing at 925-998-5334.

Dublin

5152 Montiano is a new home offered by Joseph Raphel of Braddock & Logan. This home has a separate first-floor guest suite including kitchenette, a highly desirable rarity. This is the last home available in the neighborhood from this builder. Five bedrooms, four bathrooms, 3,017 square feet. Offered at $810,798. For showings, call Kristi Giacomazzi at 925-997-9692.

Pleasanton

1541 Whispering Oak Way is offered by Tom Ivarson of Coldwell Banker. This Walnut Hills home has four bedrooms and 2.5 baths in the main house. It is beautifully updated with tile flooring, granite counters, crown molding and more.  Over the garage there is a studio apartment with about 775 feet, a full kitchen and bathroom. It is offered at $989,888.  For showings, call Tom at 925-200-3600.

Livermore

2703 Yountville is offered by Jay Veuve of Financial Realty Services. This home is newer (2004 ), has more than 4,100 square feet and is in the Vineyards neighborhood. It's a large corner lot on 1/3 of an acre, backing to vineyards with a self-contained in-law unit. Offered at $1,199,000. For showings, call Jay at 510-918-5203.