Pioneering Property Evolution
AB1033 ADU
Condo Conversion
Sell ADU separately /unlock liquidity. We help California homeowners maximize equity through specialized subdivision services.
What AB1033 Unlocks
Independent Sale Rights
Legally detach your ADU from your primary residence, allowing it to be sold to a third party as a separate deeded property with its own title.
Lump-Sum Liquidity
Extract maximum value immediately. Access six-figure equity without the burden of high interest rates from HELOCs or traditional refinancing options.
Asset Separation
Diversify your portfolio. Create two distinct market-valued assets from a single residential lot for long-term investment flexibility.
See how our AB1033 conversion process works from start to finish in this detailed PDF
Who This Service Is For
Tailored Solutions for Every Property Owner
Homeowners
Sell the ADU in your backyard to pay off your mortgage or fund retirement while staying in your primary home.
Investors
Maximize asset value by turning single properties into multi-unit condo portfolios with individual exit strategies.
Developers
Streamline the subdivision of new build developments to reach a broader market of first-time homebuyers.
THE CONVERSION PROCESS
A COMPREHENSIVE 5-PHASE ROADMAP
Kickoff & AB1033 Due Diligence
• Review finaled ADU permits/CO, title, and ordinance status.
• Confirm eligibility and define conversion strategy + timeline.
Survey & Existing Conditions
Coordination
• Engage/coordinate licensed survey or and obtain base survey.
• Confirm unit footprints, access corridors, and lot geometry.
Condo Parcel Map Preparation
• Define unit boundaries, exclusive-use areas, common areas.
• Prepare legal descriptions + map exhibits for submittal.
City Submittal & Plan-Check
Management
• Submit AB1033 condo map package to San José.
• Manage plan check, respond to comments, revise through approval.
Utilities, Easements & Access
Agreements
• Determine setbacks vs shared metering pathway.
• Draft utility covenants and easement/access exhibits.
HOA, CC&Rs & Governing
Documents
• Draft micro-HOA + CC & Rs, maintenance matrix, insurance, dues/budget.
• Coordinate attorneyreview and finalize execution set.
Recordation & Sale-Ready Closeout
• Coordinate signatures/notarization and county recordation.
• Deliver sale/refi closeout binder for escrow/lender.
Total StrataX Professional
Total
StrataX Professional
$78,500.00
Sum of Phase 1–7 fees (conversion services only).
Typical Duration: 6–10 Months
KICK OFF
STRATEGY
LEGAL REVIEW
RECORDATION
MARKET READY
KICK OFF
STRATEGY
LEGAL REVIEW
RECORDATION
MARKET READY
Why StrataX
As industry pioneers, we provide the definitive path to asset separation in California.
San Jose Pioneers
Our team facilitated the very first AB1033 conversion in San Jose history, setting the benchmark for the state.
Specialized Legal Team
Internal subdivision experts and real estate attorneys who specialize exclusively in ADU-to-Condo law.
End-to-End Management
We handle the surveyors, the city hall runners, and the legal filings. You just sign the deeds.
Get in Touch
Interested in investment opportunities or exploring a partnership? We’d love to hear from you.
Info@strataxdev.com
844-793-8800
2150 N First St Suite 400 San Jose, CA 95131
United States