Modern Mill House
The compact one. A shed-roof studio-style home with a narrow footprint built for alley-loaded and tight infill lots, and small enough to qualify as a second ADU.
Inside the Modern Mill House
What it could look like finished.
Concept renderings based on the plan. Finishes, fixtures and furniture are yours to choose; the layout is built exactly as drawn.
Who it's for
A homeowner who already has one ADU, a lot that can't fit anything wider, or anyone who wants a high-design rental without giving up the whole backyard.
The lot it wants
Narrow side yards and alley-loaded lots in Bend's older neighborhoods. At 500 square feet it also meets the City's size limit for a second ADU on a lot.
Designer
Sierra James Construction (architect Ian Burgess). Free to permit in Bend; the City of Bend licenses the plan for permitting inside city limits. Revisions to pre-approved plans aren't allowed, so the home is built exactly as drawn, with only the options the set already includes.
Building it with Williams West
| Stage | Typical |
|---|---|
| Permit | 4–8 weeks typical |
| Build | 3–4 months |
| Estimated turnkey price | $188K–$200K |
Estimated turnkey pricing, including permits, site work and utility connections on a typical Bend lot. Estimates are subject to change. Every lot is different, so we confirm the number after a free online lot check.
A property visit and detailed written estimate is $500, credited in full toward your contract. A signed contract and deposit then lock in your spot on our calendar.
What you get
Details of the Modern Mill House
Shed roof form
A single-slope roof at a 3-in-12 pitch gives it the modern mill-building profile and keeps the high wall for clerestory light.
Built for infill
The narrow footprint is the point: it fits where a conventional ADU can't.
Patio extensions
Optional covered patio extensions are part of the approved set, so you can choose before permitting.
Materials
Cement-board lap siding with a 6-inch reveal and tongue-and-groove wood soffits, per the plan set.
Drawings
Floor plan and elevations
Sheets from the City of Bend's published plan set, shown for reference. Click any sheet to open it full size; the complete engineered set is linked above.
Think the Modern Mill House fits your lot?
Send us your address and we'll check the zoning, setbacks and lot coverage against this plan from City records. Free and online.