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Lumara One is our current model: a one-bedroom backyard home with a private bedroom, kitchen and living area, bathroom, and covered porch. Explore Lumara One, then review how it could fit your Massachusetts property.

Massachusetts law has reduced many local zoning barriers to accessory dwelling units, but a specific project still has to satisfy building code, health, utility, access, environmental, and permit requirements. Lumara begins with a property review rather than treating statewide eligibility as automatic site approval. Read the Massachusetts ADU guide.

We look at the address, lot configuration, likely setbacks, possible placement, delivery and construction access, utility routes, septic or sewer conditions, and the owner’s intended use. That early screen helps identify obvious constraints before detailed design begins.

The standard Lumara One home is $209,000. This is not the complete installed project cost. Property-specific installation, foundation, utility connections, site work, plans, engineering and permits are additional. The initial Property Review helps inform an early budget; later investigations may be needed before the full project scope and price are confirmed. See our Massachusetts ADU cost guide for the full budget structure.

Permit-ready projects need reliable site information and coordinated drawings. Septic, survey or wetland investigations may need an early scope before full plans. Preconstruction can be one phase or two, depending on the property. Our Lumara One page explains the difference between concept layouts and property-specific architectural and structural documents.

The home footprint is only the starting point. Placement also depends on setbacks, usable yard area, trees, grade, fire access, delivery path, crane or equipment access, utilities, and privacy. Use the feasibility guide and property explorer to begin the review. Final dimensions and suitability are confirmed through property-specific planning.

Water, power, sewer or septic, drainage, and sometimes gas or all-electric service must be reviewed against the proposed placement. Distance, capacity, trenching, ledge, paving, and landscaping restoration can materially affect cost.

The plans and engineering must address structure, openings, insulation, air and moisture control, foundation, snow and wind loads, mechanical systems and exterior assemblies for the property. These specifications are confirmed through the project design.

Timing varies with survey and design work, municipal review, revisions, utility coordination, fabrication, site preparation, inspections, and seasonal conditions. Lumara uses a staged process so decisions are made in the right order. See our process.

The construction method, production partners and site logistics are selected and coordinated through project planning. Any off-site work is considered alongside the foundation, utility connections and access. Learn more about our construction and experience.

Start with the Massachusetts property address and a short description of who the home is for. Lumara can then review likely fit, access, utilities, placement, and early budget drivers before recommending the next paid scope. The initial property review is free; submitting a request does not book an appointment.