Stanton ADU Market Update – July 2026: What's Active and What the Numbers Say
Stanton doesn't come up in most ADU conversations. It's a small city — about 38,000 people, 3.1 square miles, tucked into North Orange County between Garden Grove, Anaheim, and Buena Park. There's no dominant real estate narrative around it the way there is around Anaheim or Costa Mesa. But that's exactly what makes a deal like 11307 Jane Way worth paying attention to.
This is the only active ADU property in Stanton's current MLS inventory — and the configuration is genuinely strong for what the market is asking.
What's Active Right Now
11307 Jane Way, Stanton 90680 — $1,479,000 | Active
Two homes on one 7,309 sq ft lot. The front house is a 3-bed/2-bath, approximately 1,064 sq ft single-story SFR, fully remodeled — open floor plan, quartz countertops, designer backsplash, stainless steel appliances, gas fireplace, central A/C, and an attached 2-car garage with a large driveway. The ADU is a brand-new 2024-built detached unit: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,000 sq ft, full kitchen with quartz countertops, central A/C, and in-unit laundry. Each unit has its own entrance and its own private outdoor space. Separate electric meters. Paid-off solar system ($12,000 value) on the property.
The listing has been active since June 13th, with a price reduction from $1,499,000 to $1,479,000 on June 28th. Being sold as-is. 1031 exchange eligible. No HOA.
A few things stand out here.
The ADU is 1,000 sq ft. That's the top end of what California state law allows for a detached ADU under California's current ADU statutes, and it's a meaningful size — two real bedrooms, two full baths, a full kitchen. This is not a studio conversion or a JADU. It's a second home on the lot.
It was built in 2024 with permits. This matters more than most buyers initially realize. A permitted, detached ADU unlocks the income approach at appraisal — meaning an appraiser can apply a rent multiplier to the income the unit generates, which is where the bulk of ADU value gets captured. How that appraisal math works for a permitted vs. unpermitted unit is a significant difference — one that directly affects both what a lender will fund and what a future buyer will pay.
Separate address, separate electric meter. This is the configuration lenders and appraisers want to see. It treats the ADU as a functionally independent unit, not an afterthought attached to the main house. Under Fannie Mae's appraisal guidelines, this setup is what supports the income approach — and Fannie Mae's ADU income policy is what allows a conventional buyer to count that ADU rent toward mortgage qualification.
The Rental Income Math
A 1,000 sq ft, 2-bed/2-bath detached ADU in Stanton is realistically renting in the $2,000–$2,400/month range on a long-term lease, based on comparable inventory in West Anaheim and Garden Grove — the immediately adjacent markets.
At those figures, the ADU alone generates $24,000–$28,800 per year in gross rental income. If you're the owner-occupant living in the front house, that income is offsetting a meaningful portion of your mortgage. If you're an investor running both units, the combined rent picture looks quite different — the front 3/2 would likely command $2,400–$2,800/month depending on how it's presented.
Using that ADU rental income to qualify for your mortgage has specific rules depending on your lender and loan type. Fannie Mae allows rental income from a permitted ADU to count toward qualification when it's documented on the appraisal — which this property supports. Know that math before you write an offer.
Stanton's short-term rental rules limit STR activity in the city, so the default income assumption here is long-term tenancy — which is the right assumption regardless. At current rates, short-term rental math rarely pencils better than a qualified long-term tenant when you factor in vacancy and management overhead.
Stanton's ADU Rules
Stanton administers ADU rules through Ordinance No. 1108 (an amendment to Municipal Code Section 20.400.330), which aligns with California's statewide framework. As with every city in OC, California's HCD ADU guidelines set the floor for what Stanton must allow — the city cannot restrict beyond what state law permits.
Key parameters for single-family properties in Stanton:
Detached ADU: Up to 1,200 sq ft, minimum 4-ft side and rear setbacks
JADU: Up to 500 sq ft, conversion of existing space within the primary residence
Parking: Generally one space per ADU, with state law exemptions for transit proximity and existing structure conversions
Permit timeline: Cities must act within 60 days of a complete application; Stanton Planning can be reached at (657) 295-0918
Jane Way's ADU at 1,000 sq ft was built right in the heart of what's allowable — large enough to command real rent, within the parameters the city will permit.
How This Compares to Neighboring Markets
Stanton sits between Anaheim and Garden Grove — two markets where comparable ADU configurations have been trading in the $1.1M–$1.55M range for properties with smaller ADUs, and up to $1.55M+ for detached 2/2 setups with separate meters.
The Jane Way listing at $1,479,000 — with a 1,000 sq ft 2/2 ADU and a fully remodeled front house — is priced in line with how those comparable markets are moving for this ADU configuration. The difference is land cost: Stanton's smaller footprint keeps land basis lower, which is part of what gets you a large permitted ADU at this price point. A comparable 2/2 detached ADU deal in West Anaheim is trading in the same zip code range for similar or higher numbers — and Anaheim's market is moving fast on the right units (the 802 S Cinda property with a 900 sq ft 2/2 ADU closed at full list price in 23 days last month).
What Stanton offers that some of those other markets don't: location. Jane Way is within reach of Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, Little Saigon, and Korea Town — which is not a minor detail for long-term tenants looking for accessibility, or for owner-occupants who want to live in the area without paying Anaheim Hills or Costa Mesa prices.
What the Price Reduction Tells You
The listing came on at $1,499,000 on June 13th. The price dropped $20,000 to $1,479,000 on June 28th — after 15 days. That's not a distressed signal; it's a seller recalibrating to where the market is sitting. The as-is condition adds some friction for conventional buyers who want turnkey, but the bones of the deal — permitted 2024-built ADU, separate meters, full solar — are exactly what buyers should be looking for.
The as-is disclosure also creates negotiation room that a polished, staged listing wouldn't offer. Understanding how a property like this gets priced at appraisal — and specifically how the ADU income approach factors into the appraised value — is the right starting point for any offer strategy here.
If You're Thinking About Selling an ADU Property in Stanton
There isn't a lot of Stanton-specific ADU comp data to pull from — it's a thin market. But thin markets work both ways. A well-positioned, permitted ADU property stands out clearly when there's limited inventory, and the buyer pool for this kind of two-unit configuration in North OC remains active.
How your home gets valued when an ADU is involved comes down to permit status, ADU size, income documentation, and how the listing positions the income story. Get those variables right before you list — not after a buyer's lender flags something in escrow.
If you're considering a sale, download the free ADU Seller Kit or schedule a seller consultation before you go to market.
Data reflects CRMLS and publicly available market data through July 2026. Market data should be independently verified. This is not financial or legal advice.
Questions? Call or text Dylan Serna directly at (714) 860-2868.
Dylan Serna | ADU Specialist | adurealtor.net
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