Atlanta’s Hidden Goldmine: How the 2025 ADU Boom Can Add Six‑Figures to Your Home Equity

Atlanta’s housing crunch is more than a headline—it’s reshaping neighborhoods. The metro welcomed 65 000 new residents in 2024 and has started 2025 on a similar trajectory. Single‑family inventory sits at decade lows, rent growth outpaces inflation, and interest rates keep owners locked into their existing mortgages. Into this pressure cooker walks the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)—a code‑compliant backyard home that unlocks new living space, a fresh stream of rental income, and a big shot of equity without forcing the owner to move.