Backed by Apex Homes · Bay Area's ADU Experts

Find Out If Your Backyard Qualifies
for an ADU in 5 Minutes.

Enter your address and instantly see if your property qualifies for an ADU and which floor plans fit your backyard. No cost, no commitment.

  • No signup required
  • Completely free
  • Results in under 60 seconds
  • Bay Area parcel data verified
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See for yourself how ParcelZ turns your address into a complete ADU picture — eligibility, buildable area, and real floor plans, instantly.

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WHY PARCELZ

Everything you need to know about your ADU.

01 — Instant Eligibility

Can I build an ADU on my property?
Know in 60 seconds.

Getting a clear answer to ADU eligibility typically takes 3–5 days of calls, appointments, and back-and-forth. ParcelZ delivers that answer the moment you enter your address, on your own terms, at your own pace.

"I spent weeks trying to get answers from an ADU expert. ParcelZ told me in minutes whether my lot qualified. I could start planning much earlier than I expected."

— Sarah K., Homeowner, Sunnyvale
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Time to get your first answer
Traditional
3–5 days
ParcelZ
< 60 sec
No phone calls required
No site visit needed
Completely free
02 — Visual Clarity

Every rule that applies to your lot, translated into one map.

Zoning codes, setbacks, height limits, flood zones, fire hazard, easements. ParcelZ pulls it all together and cross-verifies against Bay Area parcel data. The result: one clear visual showing exactly where on your lot an ADU can go.

"Seeing the buildable area drawn directly on my lot made it click. I could finally see what was actually possible, not just what the rules said."

— David L., Homeowner, San Jose
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Every rule translated into one map
03 — From Vision to Build

See your ADU floor plan in your backyard — then build it.

Knowing where you can build is just the start. Place real Apex Homes floor plans — 1BR/1BA, 2BR/2BA, 3BR/2BA — directly onto your lot and see how different sizes fit your space. When you're ready, Apex Homes takes it from design to construction. One team, one process, start to finish.

"After getting my feasibility report, I wanted to know what I could actually build on my property. ParcelZ showed me which floor plans would fit, and that made the next step a lot easier."

— James T., Real Estate Investor, East Bay
See Floor Plans on My Lot
See your ADU floor plan in your backyard
REAL HOMEOWNERS

Real homeowners.
Real decisions made faster.

"ParcelZ gave us a level of clarity we've never had before. We understood our lot instantly and made decisions in days instead of weeks."

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Elena Vasquez
Senior Architect, Narbide Studio

"I always assumed my backyard was too small for an ADU. ParcelZ showed me I had more buildable area than I thought — we broke ground three months later."

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Mike Zhang
Homeowner, San Jose

"As an investor evaluating multiple lots in the East Bay, ParcelZ lets me screen properties in minutes. I've cut my due diligence time by 70%."

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Ashir Nair
Real Estate Investor
5K+
Properties Analyzed
15+
Bay Area Cities Covered
<60s
Average Load Time
4.9★
User Satisfaction
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Enter your address. Get your full property report instantly. No commitment, no signup required.

Not sure what to do next?

Not sure about your backyard? No worries — talk to an Apex Homes ADU specialist for free. We'll walk you through your options based on your property.

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Once you enter your address, ParcelZ instantly generates your property’s feasibility status, buildable area mapped onto your lot, risk flags (flood zone, fire hazard, seismic, historic status, easements), and matches Apex Homes floor plans with estimated pricing. All in one place.

Yes. Enter your address and get your full property report — zoning, buildable area, risk flags, and floor plan options — at no cost. No signup required.

ParcelZ pulls from verified parcel data, GIS records, and local zoning databases, cross-checked across Bay Area jurisdictions. For most standard properties, the results are highly reliable. For edge cases — hillside lots, unusual easements, HOA overlays, or historic districts — ParcelZ will flag these directly and recommend a professional review.

ParcelZ is entirely self-serve — no calls, no appointments needed. That said, every property is different. If your report surfaces edge cases or you’re ready to take next steps, our Apex Homes specialists are available for a free consultation to walk you through your options.

ParcelZ currently covers cities including San Jose, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Cupertino, and surrounding Bay Area cities. More cities coming soon.

If your property qualifies, you can browse Apex Homes’ pre-approved floor plans directly on your lot map and see real pricing. When you’re ready to move forward, our team is available for a free site visit — no pressure, no obligation.