01 / Studio
Lumara Studio
A smaller footprint. A home of their own.
Studio layoutFrom $189,000
Standard home construction
Explore Lumara Studio ↗Massachusetts ADU Builder
A home of their own.
Closer to yours.
Thoughtfully designed backyard homes for the people you love. Lumara brings the home, the property and the path to building together.
No-cost initial review · Onsite recommended · Phone/Zoom available
Rooted in MassachusettsMA HIC #220131Unrestricted CSL #CS-123542
Space for family. Room for independence.
Life together.
Space of your own.
A parent nearby. An adult child with a place to call their own. A home that keeps everyday connection within reach.
Lumara is a Massachusetts ADU builder with two standard models and a property-first process. We help you connect the design you want with the site work, plans, approvals and construction your address needs.
For aging in place, we discuss entry access, circulation and bathroom needs early. Accessibility features are developed for the household and property through design.
The Lumara collection
Two homes.
One design family.
Modern New England character.
A starting point for your family’s next chapter.
02 / One Bedroom
Lumara One Bedroom
More space for everyday living.
One-bedroom layoutFrom $209,000
Standard home construction
Explore Lumara One Bedroom ↗Starting prices are for standard home construction. Property-specific installation, foundation, utilities, site work, plans, engineering and permits are additional. Images are architectural concepts; final layout, materials, scope and price are confirmed in the written proposal.
Inside Lumara
Space to feel at home.
Understand the whole investment
The home.
And everything
around it.
A beautiful home begins with a complete plan for the property.
The model price is one part of your project budget. We review the additional work early, so you can make the next decision with a clearer picture.
Explore the Massachusetts ADU cost guide ↗Included in the model price
The home
Standard home construction and assembly: structure, roof, exterior, windows and doors, interior finishes, kitchen and bathroom, and internal plumbing, electrical and heating/cooling systems.
Property-specific · Additional
The site
Foundation, excavation, grading, drainage, external utility connections, sewer or septic work and restoration. Special access, transport or crane needs are scoped where applicable.
Project-specific · Additional
The preparation
Survey, architectural plans, engineering, required investigations, energy/code coordination, permits and jurisdictional fees. The written proposal defines inclusions and responsibilities.
From your address to your ADU
A clear way forward.
Review the property.
Start with your address and who the home is for. Walk the property with Lumara, or begin by Phone/Zoom. Review placement, access, utilities and major site questions.
Resolve what matters.
Where needed, define survey, septic, wetland or other investigations before moving further. Receive a written recommendation and agree on fees before authorizing work.
Develop the plans.
Refine the home and coordinate architectural, structural and applicable site documents, with a permitting path specific to your property.
Build with clarity.
Agree on the construction scope, price, responsibilities and terms. Coordinate the work with required approvals, utilities and inspections.
Massachusetts work in progress
Real properties.
Real pre-construction work.
We do not present architectural concepts as completed homes. These examples show the property, survey, site and design work happening on Massachusetts addresses now.
Scituate
A family ADU moving through coordinated site, septic and architectural development before construction.
- Wetland delineation completed
- Survey and soil / perc work coordinated
- Septic engineering and placement being resolved
- Architectural layout and design development progressing
Dracut
Onsite review followed by a property analysis focused on compliant placement and early foundation risk.
- Onsite property review completed
- Preliminary wetland and flood screening reviewed
- Survey recommended to verify setbacks and grades
- Below-grade conditions flagged for early investigation
Wareham
Early planning for a family ADU where site placement, flood considerations and the existing septic system need to be resolved first.
- Onsite property review completed
- Preliminary site plan prepared
- Flood and site conditions identified for verification
- Survey and Title 5 inspection recommended before plans
Project status shown as of October 1, 2026. Property-review and pre-construction milestones are not permits, approvals, completed construction, or guarantees that a project will proceed. Final scope depends on investigations, design, approvals, agreements and site conditions.
Massachusetts properties need local planning
Designed for the home.
Planned for the land.
The right ADU is about more than a floor plan.
Usable yard, privacy, slopes, ledge, drainage, construction access and utility distances shape what is practical. Septic capacity and local review can also change the scope.
We bring those questions into the conversation early, before the project moves into full design and construction.
The team behind the home
Accountable from
the first conversation.
Your initial review is with Lumara. Your next step is defined around your property.
Massachusetts HIC #220131
Unrestricted CSL #CS-123542
Explore the team, construction approach and photographs of earlier Lumara work. Those earlier projects document our experience; current Studio and One Bedroom imagery shows the New England design concepts.
Close to home
Building in
Massachusetts.
Start with your town. Then look at your specific property.
Explore local planning resources for Greater Boston, MetroWest and communities beyond. We confirm service availability and property suitability during your review.
Explore service areas ↗Before you begin
A few useful answers.
What does a Massachusetts ADU builder coordinate?
The home must work with the property. Lumara’s process connects model selection, site questions, plans and engineering, permitting and a defined construction scope. The written agreements identify the services, costs and responsibilities for your project.
Is the starting price the complete installed cost?
No. Lumara Studio starts at $189,000 and Lumara One Bedroom starts at $209,000 for standard home construction. Foundation, external utilities, site work, project-specific installation, plans, engineering and permits are additional. We assess those items for your address and confirm scope and price in writing.
Can you help me plan a home for an aging parent?
Yes. Begin with how your parent lives today and what may matter over time. Entry access, circulation and bathroom design should be considered early. Final accessibility features depend on the site, selected layout and agreed design scope.
How long will an ADU take?
The schedule depends on investigations, design, local review, utility work, site conditions and the construction scope. We develop the project path as those details become clear rather than promise one timeline for every property.
What happens after I request a property review?
Raphael will text or call, based on your contact preference, to arrange your selected onsite or Phone/Zoom review. The initial review is at no cost. Your appointment is booked once you agree on a date and time; submitting a request does not confirm property eligibility or permit approval.
Your property. Your possibilities.
A home close by
starts here.
Tell us who it’s for.
We’ll help you understand the next step.
No-cost initial review · Onsite recommended · Phone/Zoom available