CA Homes That Invite Multi-Generation Living

CALIFORNIA — There are plenty of options when selecting a home to comfortably accommodate multiple generations. And if you are looking for your "forever" home, it's always a good idea to have aging parents on your mind. Even if they don't need help now, they may in the future. In the meantime, the extra space can be rented for spare income.

Take a look at these homes for sale in California —

Mid-Century Walnut Creek Rancher: In-Law Unit Has Own Entrance

This beautiful home is light-filled and is updated throughout including the kitchens and bathrooms.

Charming Toluca Lake Home Boasts 2-Bedroom Backhouse

This home is perfect for the multi-generation family or for some nice rental income.

Livermore Home With 2 Kitchens, Lounges Good For The Whole Family

The home offers privacy and separate living spaces to families looking to live under the same roof — without driving each other crazy.

Ramona Ranchette Comes With Granny Flat, Swimming Pool

This Ramona property features a main house, detached granny flat, swimming pool, barn, arena, tack room, two-car garage and two wells.

Old Town Calistoga Bungalow Perfect For Multi-Generational Living

The 1930 charmer is a legal duplex, offering a comfortable option for buyers with a multi-generational living situation.

Beverly Hills Home Comes With Guest House For In-Laws

The home boasts hardwood floors and vaulted ceilings, a laundry room and a guest house with a bathroom and large walk-in closet.

Hillsborough Home Can Accommodate An Extended Family

It may all be on a single level, but there's no shortage of space in this 4,000-square-foot Hillsborough home.

Murrieta Estate On 9 Acres Features Main House, Second Cottage

Located in the Santa Rosa West community near the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve, this property provides room for multi-generations.

Amazing Hillside View: Just Listed Fremont Home

A ground floor bedroom suite is perfect for aging parents, with its own slider to the backyard. The master suite is upstairs.

Stunning Venice Listing Includes Guest House Killing It On Airbnb

This historic Venice home includes a guest house that nets thousands on Airbnb every month.

San Ramon Home Offers Separate Entrance For Renters, Family

This six-bedroom in the Gale Ranch neighborhood of San Ramon is an option for families looking for multi-generational housing.

Multi-Family Living In Temecula Wine Country: 3 Homes On 1 Lot

There's room for everyone on this property that is located minutes from multiple wineries and restaurants.

Martinez Pool Home: Keep Your Kids, In-Laws Happy

Your wallet and gas tank will also be happy!

Newly Listed San Diego Home Offers Separate Entrance For Family

This three-story, former model home has a first floor bedroom and ensuite bathroom with a kitchenette and private entrance.

19th Century Fixer-Upper In Santa Cruz Has Victorian Charm

The Westside Santa Cruz home has been divided into a triplex — perfect for multi-generational families.

Remodeled Poway Home Comes With Granny Flat

This home comes with a detached granny flat that features one bedroom, one bathroom, a full kitchen, bathroom, living room and backyard.

Cool Concord Dome Home Has Guest House, Pool, Backyard Paradise

This ultra-cool home on a quarter-acre lot features four bedrooms, a large loft, a home theater, a separate guest house and lots more.

— All photos via realtor.com