For Utah homeowners feeling the squeeze

There's $2,200 a month hiding in your house.

You just can't see it yet. Every month you pay the mortgage, the tax, the insurance — and your house pays you nothing back. An Arena ADU changes that.

Takes ~3 minutes. No email required to see your numbers.

$175Per sq ft, fixed
From $129kAll-in build
UtahBuilt, not imported
An Arena ADU — exterior render with rooftop deck A second home in your backyard

The Arena ADU

A legal, permitted, steel-built home — for family, guests, or rental income.

Permitted Steel frame Fixed price Utah-built
Read this before you touch the calculator

Your house is the most valuable asset you own. Why isn't it paying you back?

You already made the investment. It's sitting on a foundation in your backyard.

You write a mortgage check every month. You pay the property tax, the insurance, the roof, the water heater when it goes. In return, your house gives you a place to live — and nothing more.

Meanwhile you've built up real equity. In 2021, Utah made ADUs legal in many residential zones — a legal, permitted, self-contained second home that goes in your backyard, over your garage, or attached to your house.

It can house aging parents, give your family room to grow, or become a steady source of rental income. The lot you already own may be your single best untapped investment.

What your house does today

Mortgage, tax & insuranceYou pay
Maintenance & repairsYou pay
Monthly return to you$0
With an Arena ADU+$1,190–$2,465 / mo

Estimated rent range across Arena floor plans on the Wasatch Front. Run your own numbers below.

The 3-minute estimator

See what your property could do.

Four quick questions — your goal, your property, and your finances. We'll match a plan and show you the numbers. No email required.

Your goal
Your property
Your finances
Your numbers

What should your home do for you?

This shapes which plan we recommend and how we frame the numbers.

What do you have to work with?

We use this to estimate the equity that could help fund your build. Not sure? Check your Zestimate — estimates are fine.

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Your financial picture.

Income and credit help us estimate your financing path and rate. We never pull your credit — this is just an estimate.

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Your estimated result.

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The Uptown

1,200 sq ft · 3 bed · 2.5 bath
$210,000recommended for your goal

Figures are illustrative estimates based on Wasatch Front market conditions (2026), not a guarantee of income, appreciation, or tax treatment. Arena ADU is a licensed general contractor, not a mortgage, real-estate, or tax advisor.

The floor plans

Seven plans. Fixed pricing. $175 / sq ft.

No custom-build markup. No surprise change orders. Pick the plan that fits your lot and your goals — the price is the price.

Rental-readyThe Lookout — dollhouse render of the single-story 2 bed layout

The Lookout

AH-01 · 735 sq ft · 2 bed · 2 bath · 1-story + roof deck
$128,625Fixed price
$1,400Est. / mo
3-car bay + homeThe Venue — complete home over a 3-car bay, exterior render

The Venue

AH-04 · 840 sq ft home · 3 bed · 2 bath · over a 3-car bay
$147,000Fixed price
$1,700Est. / mo
Main + loftThe Loft — front elevation drawing

The Loft

AH-02 · 955 sq ft · 3 bed · 3 bath · main + loft level
$167,125Fixed price
$1,650Est. / mo
Roof-deck livingThe Uptown — private rooftop with hot tub, outdoor kitchen and lounge

The Uptown

AH-03 · 1,200 sq ft · 3 bed · 2.5 bath · 2-story + rooftop
$210,000Fixed price
$1,850Est. / mo
House + income ADUThe Launchpad — concept exterior render

The Launchpad

AH-07 · 2,541 sq ft · 5 bed / 4 bath + 2/2 ADU · 3-story
$444,675Fixed price
$1,700Est. ADU rent / mo
Full family homeThe American Dream — dollhouse render of the main floor with island kitchen

The American Dream

AH-05 · 1,470 sq ft · 5 bed · 4 bath · 2-story + rooftop
$257,250Fixed price
$2,200Est. / mo
House hackThe Trifecta — exterior render

The Trifecta

AH-06 · 2,268 sq ft · 6 bed · 4.5 bath · three units
$396,900Fixed price
$2,850Est. / mo
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One of these fits your lot

Three questions. Your plan, payment, and rent.
Price against my lot

Every plan is steel-built, energy-efficient, and finished to the same Arena Standard. See your plan priced against your lot →

Build your own

Build your own — priced like we build it

Compose your home from Arena footprints, configurations, and components — the same catalog and pricing engine our crews build from.

Start building
Parking included — really

Most ADUs make you park on the street. Yours comes with a garage.

Every Arena ADU includes its own attached one-car garage — secure parking, real storage, and EV-ready wiring built in. A small home that lives like a full one.

The old way

A shed with a bed

Most backyard homes skip the garage entirely — you park on the street, and there's nowhere secure to keep the things a real home needs to store.

The Arena way

Your own attached garage

A one-car garage attached to the ADU, EV-ready and wired for it, with real storage engineered in — standard, not an upgrade.

What it means

A complete home, at ADU scale

Privacy, security, and storage most ADUs make you live without — so a tenant, a parent, or you get a full home in the backyard, not a compromise.

Design styles

Tailored to your taste and your neighborhood.

Choose a curated interior finish powered by Floor & Decor, then an exterior architecture that matches your primary home and meets municipal requirements.

Rustic interiorPowered by Floor & Decor

Rustic

Natural textures, warm woods, cozy earthy tones.

Industrial interiorPowered by Floor & Decor

Industrial

Concrete-look floors, exposed elements, dark accents.

Coastal interiorPowered by Floor & Decor

Coastal

Whitewashed oak, light blues, airy and relaxed.

Modern interiorPowered by Floor & Decor

Modern

Clean lines, sleek cabinets, contemporary finish.

Modern Farmhouse

Crisp siding, black trim, gabled silhouette.

Craftsman

Tapered columns, warm tones, detailed eaves.

Contemporary

Flat planes, large glazing, clean massing.

Traditional

Classic rooflines and finishes that blend in.

How it works

A streamlined process for your property.

From exploring floor plans to navigating permits, our team guides you through the whole build.

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Design it with us

Explore floor plans, interior finishes, and exterior elevations online. We assess your lot's eligibility and give you a clear estimate.

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Permitting & construction

Our team handles permitting and manages the build with vetted, licensed professionals — no strangers on your property.

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Completion & handover

Once construction is finished and inspections pass, we hand over the keys — ready for family, guests, or renters.

The Arena Way

A specialist team. Clear accountability.

When you hire Arena, you're not hiring one person trying to do everything. You're hiring a coordinated team of licensed specialists — each accountable for their part of your project.

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Real accountability

Each function is led by the expert who owns or leads that operating company.

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Better protection

The legal entity responsible for the work is named up front — never hidden behind vague branding.

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Easy verification

Confirm the companies and professionals behind Arena through Utah's public licensing and NMLS records.

MB

Arena Design Build

Led by Matt Branham
Practical Power & Engineering LLC

Construction services, field execution, and licensed project delivery.

AT

Arena Tech Ops

Led by Alma Tuck
Systems & operations

Scheduling, coordination, communication, and documentation that keep the experience smooth.

AA

Arena Architecture

Led by Arthur Anderson
Kin Design

Architectural planning, design development, and permit-ready, code-conscious plans.

CV

Arena Modular Manufacturer

Led by Cameron Van Wagoner
Delos Industries

Modular manufacturing, off-site production strategy, and delivery support.

Arena is the customer-facing team and operating system; regulated work is performed by properly registered, licensed, and insured companies led by the expert in each discipline. Verify any licensee through Utah's DOPL license lookup and Construction Business Registry.

Skip the calculator

Have an advisor call you back.

Tell us a little about your lot and we'll come to you — with numbers, eligibility, and financing options pulled up before the call.

Book my Design & Build Consultation

One advisor. One call. Roughly 20 minutes. No obligation to build.