Proposal Submitted for 10 Small Lot Homes with ADUs in Los Angeles’ Sylmar Neighborhood

A 1.2-acre parcel at 13750 Fenton Avenue in Sylmar, a neighborhood within Los Angeles, is slated for redevelopment with ten new small lot homes. An application submitted to the Los Angeles Department of City Planning details a project from CSE Management Group, LLC, designed by 121 Design Build. The plan involves subdividing the current single-family lot into ten individual parcels. Each proposed two-story home will feature a primary residence, an attached junior accessory dwelling unit (JADU), a one-car garage, and a private rear yard, with structures organized around a shared driveway.

This development exemplifies the ongoing strategy in California to increase housing density through innovative land-use approaches like small lot subdivisions and the integration of ADUs. The property, which last sold for $1.1 million earlier this year, underscores continued investor interest in infill development opportunities within the Los Angeles market. For developers, architects, and lenders, this project illustrates how leveraging specific zoning tools can create new, denser housing options in established urban areas, addressing housing demand while optimizing land use. The inclusion of JADUs further enhances the potential for rental income or multi-generational living, adding value to each unit.