On an empty lot in South Seattle on Monday, Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King & Kittitas Counties hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking for its largest single-building multifamily project in the U.S.
The five-story, 58-unit condominium development at 5022 Martin Luther King Jr. Way is intended for first-time homebuyers making less than 80% of area median income.
Brett D’Antonio, CEO of Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King and Kittitas Counties, called it the most complicated project the organization has done in the Puget Sound region.
“We spent a lot of time over the last two years during pre-development figuring out what changes we need to make to fit our business model to make sure it was successful,” D’Antonio said.
On Monday, September 16, Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King & Kittitas Counties broke ground on 5022 MLK in the Columbia City neighborhood. With 58 affordable housing units, 5022 MLK is our largest endeavor to date, surpassing the Miller’s Creek 40-home project underway in Burien, where we broke ground in August.
Slated for completion in Spring of 2028, 5022 MLK is also the largest Habitat for Humanity single building multi-family project in the country—surpassing the previous largest single building project, the 56-unit Sydney House in the Bronx borough of New York.
In attendance and speaking were Lt. Governor Denny Heck and Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, both champions of affordable housing, as well as Lily Kim with Amazon’s Housing Equity Fund and Habitat Homebuyer Elena D.
5022 MLK capitalizes on smart density design with five stories of condominiums, including five studios, 26 one-bedroom units, and 27 two-bedroom units with homes ranging in size from 370 to 690 square-feet. The project will also include a 2,000 square-foot outdoor courtyard designed to encourage a sense of shared community within the project.
Located in Seattle’s culturally and economically diverse Columbia City neighborhood, 5022 MLK is a Transit Oriented Development (TOD). The site is located just two blocks from the Columbia City Light Rail Station for easy access to jobs, schools, restaurants, and services. Legislative work conducted by Habitat SKKC in 2023 helped to make the project possible by securing a $6 million investment from Washington State.
As with all new home projects developed by Habitat SKKC in King County, this community will offer families making less than 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI) affordable homes with mortgages set at no more than 35% of their incomes. The property will be placed in a Land Trust ensuring permanent affordability for future generations. In an area with average home prices at $850,000 and rising, these homes will ensure that families with low incomes continue to have a place to build lives in Seattle for generations to come.
The 5022 MLK project was made possible through the support of Washington State, The City of Seattle, Washington State Department of Commerce, Amazon and the National Housing Trust, Washington Trust Bank, and the Washington State Department of Ecology.
BURIEN, Wash. — Construction crews were busy Tuesday continuing work to build new, affordable homes in Burien.
The Miller’s Creek Community, located on S. 136th Street along Highway 509, already has water, sewer, power and curbs installed.
The next steps include pouring foundations to create 40 new homes, which Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King and Kittitas Counties (Habitat SKKC) told KOMO News will be priced in the low $300,000 to mid $400,000 range, in a neighborhood where the average home price is more than $800,000.
Welcome to our brand-new development called Yarrow Cottages located in the South Park neighborhood of Seattle, WA. The stunning development will feature 2 bedrooms and 1.5 baths with the half bath on the main floor. Enjoy the brand-new appliances including a refrigerator, dishwasher, washer and dryer in-unit. You’ll also have new flooring, and paint for a more modern design. Be a part of South park’s emerging growth!
The South Park neighborhood is a vibrant and active community with parks including Cesar Chavez Park, South Park Playground, Marra-Desimone Park, South Park Meadow and the beautiful Westcrest Park! In just minutes, you’ll be in great restaurants, shopping, entertainment, Downtown Seattle and the I-5. This is a truly wonderful place to call home!
Applications are closed. If you already submitted an application you may submit documents up until Friday, June 9th.
Unit Mix
26 units total:
2 beds and 1.5 baths
870 – 930 sq. ft.
Parking:
23 on-site parking
Resident Profile
Must have income less than 80% AMI
Homes will be resale restricted to provide for permanent affordability
Must be willing to partner and complete sweat equity hours
Must meet lender requirements and secure financing to meet minimum mortgage amount
Habitat requires our homebuyers to finance the purchase of their home with a mortgage. Any portion of the projected purchase price which is not covered by the mortgage, cash down payment, and/or down payment assistance will be provided by Habitat.
For these homes, the housing payments will be between $1,450.00 – $2,020.00. Your monthly payment will be based on your income and household size. Homebuyers must show that they can afford this payment without being cost-burdened (defined as spending more than 35% for your gross income for housing).
This is a great opportunity to be part of an exciting future. The Olympic Ride’s desired location will allow its residents easy access to a dense and lively neighborhood. Within walking distance, there are multiple shops, restaurants and grocery stores including Walgreens, Safeway and QFC. You’ll be surrounded by various parks including Cal Anderson Park, Broadway Hill Park, and Volunteer Park. There are numerous public, charter and private schools nearby. Just like our other Capitol Hill development, these homes will have great access to public transportation including the light rail and bus.
Enjoy the comfort of doing laundry in your own home because these condos will have a new washer and dryer in-unit. Featuring new flooring, new appliances, paint and more; you’ll have a great combination of style and convenience.
