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Compact Garage Apartment Plan with Game Room and Storage Space

Plan #AO6969-A · 515 sq ft · 2.0 story · 2-car

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David Park · Residential Plan Advisor · 30+ years
515
Sq Ft
Beds
0
Baths
2.0
Stories
2
Garage
10′
Ceilings
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Great fit if you…
  • Working with a narrow lot under 40 feet wide (design footprint is 31 feet wide)
  • Want a compact accessory dwelling unit on an existing residential property (515 sq ft plus 775 sq ft garage)
  • Need flexible secondary space for office, studio, or rental income (open-plan game room)
  • Prioritize cost-effective construction on a tight footprint (slab foundation, 2x4 framing, simple 3:12 roof)
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • Need multiple bedrooms or bathrooms (plan has neither defined)
  • Want a spacious living area (515 sq ft is minimal with no separate bedroom)
  • Require a lot larger than 40 feet deep (design is only 25 feet deep)
  • Plan to accommodate a large household (compact open-plan layout with no private bedroom)

This plan tends to appeal to:

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Main Level — 515 sq ft · 31.00′W × 25.00′D

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About this plan

Compact Garage Apartment for Narrow Lots

The Chaponnel is a compact garage apartment plan offering 515 square feet of heated living space above a 775 square foot 2-car garage, engineered for narrow lots and small footprints. At just 31 feet wide and 25 feet deep, this two-story structure is ideal for accessory dwelling units, rental income, or secondary living on existing residential properties.

The second floor features a flexible 515 square foot open-plan game room with 9 feet 8 inches of ceiling height, suitable for a studio, home office, or lounge. Integrated attic storage optimizes the roofline, adding utility without expanding the footprint. The ground level provides a front-load 2-car garage (775 sq ft) with ample workspace for vehicles and tools.

Built on a slab foundation with 2x4 framing and a low-pitch 3:12 roof, the structure reaches a maximum height of 22 feet 10 inches. This cost-effective approach prioritizes simplicity and ease of assembly for property owners seeking a secondary dwelling or income-generating unit on tight lots.

  • Compact 31-foot width and 25-foot depth—ideal for narrow lots
  • 2-car front-load garage with 775 sq ft of workspace
  • Flexible 515 sq ft upper-level open plan for studio, office, or lounge use
  • Integrated attic storage for additional utility
  • 9-foot 8-inch upper-level ceilings for bright, open feel
What's included in this plan
  • Exterior elevations (all sides)
  • Detailed floor plan(s) with dimensions
  • Foundation plan
  • Roof plan
  • Schematic electrical layout
  • Building cross-sections
  • General notes & specifications
Not included (handled locally)
  • Architectural / engineering stamps
  • Site & grading plan
  • Structural / framing calculations
  • Plumbing & HVAC layouts
  • Energy-compliance documents
  • Material take-off list
These are typically prepared by your local builder or engineer to meet your jurisdiction's requirements.

Complete Plan Specifications

Total Living (heated)515 sq ft
2nd Floor515 sq ft
Stories2.0
Width of House31′
Depth of House25′
Building Height22′10″
1st Floor10′
Garage2-car, front-load
Garage Area775 sq ft
FoundationSlab
Wall Framing2x4
Roof FramingTruss
Roof Pitch3:12

Key Features

2.0-story layout
10-ft ceilings on the main level
2-car garage
31.00′ × 25.00′ footprint
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Plan #AO6969-A
GARAGE · 515 sq ft · bd / 0 ba / 2-car

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$133k
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