The typical American nuclear family with 2.5 kids and a golden retriever feels like a thing of the past + we think your home should work for you. Whether a grandparent lives with you, you'd like to earn a little rental income, or you love hosting out-of-town friends, a guest house or garage apartment can be a great feature for any property.

Finding that coveted extra space can be a challenge. We've got you covered with these seven Fort Worth homes with guest houses. Note: These homes are on the market as of Friday, Aug. 25.

7357 Golf Club Dr., Eagle Ridge | 6 BD, 7 BA | $1.2 million
"Perfect for multi-generational living" with a three-bedroom guest house with a flex space and a private garage.

1716 5th Ave., Fairmount | 6 BD, 4 BA | $675,000
The spacious four-bedroom main house is complemented by a two-bedroom detached unit that could be used as a guest house or a tenant suite with its own parking and utilities.

2428 Colonial Pkwy., Colonial | 6 BD, 7 BA | $5.99 million
The five-bedroom, open concept home has a stunning gourmet kitchen, walk-in wet bar, butler’s pantry, and outdoor living with a single-suite guest house that opens onto the pool deck.

Boat Club Road, Eagle Mountain | 12 BD, 11 BA | $5.5 million
The 5.4-acre property overlooking the lake has French-style main, guest, and pool houses that total over 9,300 sqft.

3313 5th St., Monticello | 3 BD, 3 BA | $549,900
The Cultural District bungalow has two bedrooms in the main open-plan house + a private suite in the guest house.

208 Paint Pony Trail N., Tejas Trails | 3 BD, 3 BA | $469,000
The brick ranch-style house has two master suites and a detached garage that was converted into a third bedroom.

4137 Pershing Ave., Arlington Heights | 4 BD, 3 BA | $450,000
The 1928 three-bedroom brick house features refinished hardwood floors and a single-suite guest house with a breakfast bar and full bath.