Thanks to California’s AB 1033, a newly built, detached home with its own deed is now something a family can actually own — not rent, not share a wall, not pay HOA. A San José family just became the first to do it.
“We were able to buy a home with privacy, independence, and a practical layout — very difficult to find in the Bay Area.”
Danial works in construction. He’s walked through hundreds of homes. When he says this one “in many ways feels similar to a single-family home,” that’s not marketing — that’s a contractor’s verdict.
Is this for you?
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A newly built, detached home — your own deed, your own utilities, parking out front, and zero HOA fees. Real ownership, at a Bay Area price that finally makes sense.
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AB 1033 may let you build a second home on your lot and sell it separately — turning unused backyard into real equity.
What is AB 1033?
AB 1033 changed that. This California law lets cities allow a newly built ADU to be sold separately, with its own deed — like a condo, but detached and private. In practice, that means a brand-new category of home: priced like an entry point, but it lives like a house.
Why AlphaX & Apex Homes
AlphaX pushed to make AB 1033 real. Apex Homes built it. And in San José, we delivered California’s first AB 1033 home to a family who now owns it outright.
We’re not interested in being the only one. We’re interested in being the first of many — because Danial and Mahin said it best: this should “open the door for more families looking for an affordable way to own a home in California.”
Our process
What do I actually own?
The home and its deed — outright. It’s real property ownership, the same kind of title you’d hold on any home you buy.
How is this different from a regular condo?
Most condos share walls, share utilities, and come with HOA fees. An AB 1033 home is detached, has its own utilities and parking, and has no HOA. You get condo-style ownership in a single-family-style home.
Do I pay HOA fees?
No. That’s one of the biggest differences — and one of the first things our buyers notice.
Where is this available?
AB 1033 only applies in cities that have adopted an ordinance to allow it. San José is live, and more Bay Area cities are moving. Tell us your city.
I own a home — can I build a unit and sell it?
Possibly. If your city allows AB 1033 and your lot qualifies, you may be able to build a second home and sell it separately. Start with a free lot assessment and we’ll tell you straight.
How much does a home like this cost?
Our first AB 1033 home in San José sold for $530,000. Pricing varies by location, size, and finishes — join the waitlist to see what’s available near you.
Can I get a mortgage on it?
Because it’s deeded real property, standard home financing generally applies. We’ll connect you with lenders familiar with AB 1033.
Is this really the first one?
AB 1033 is brand-new law, so verified homes built and sold under it are still rare. Reach out and we’ll walk you through exactly where things stand in your city.
Whether you’re ready to own your first home or sitting on land that could become one — this is the moment to get in early.