Welcome to Orchard Gardens!
Coming soon, Orchard Gardens is a new Habitat community bringing 25 permanently affordable homes to Bellevue.
Homes will feature 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, with applications estimated to open in early 2028 and construction expected to be complete in late 2028.
“Having consistency and knowing I am building equity makes me hopeful for my future.”
– Samuel P., Habitat Homeowner
About Orchard Gardens
Homes at a Glance
Orchard Gardens will include 25 brand-new, permanently affordable homes, featuring:
- 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms
- Brand-new kitchen appliances
- In-home washer & dryer
- HVAC systems
- 1 reserved parking space per home
The community will also include one ADA-accessible home, with a bedroom and accessible full bathroom on the main floor, along with the kitchen, living and dining areas and side-by-side laundry.
Designed for Everyday Living
Shared outdoor spaces will create opportunities to enjoy the neighborhood and connect with the community, including:
- A neighboring community P-Patch and orchard filled with apple, pear and plum trees.
- A picnic structure and pavilion for gathering outdoors.
- An on-site playground.
- Plenty of green space throughout the community.
- Easy access to schools, shopping, restaurants and public transportation.
Financial Information
Willow Street homes will be limited to households earning at or below 80% AMI.
| Household Size | King County |
|---|---|
| 3 | $105,000 |
| 4 | $116,650 |
| 5 | $126,000 |
| 6 | $135,350 |
Pricing, estimated monthly payments, and required cash contributions are still being finalized. Additional financial information will be added to this page as it becomes available.
About Bellevue
Located in Bellevue, Orchard Gardens offers convenient access to schools, shopping, restaurants, local businesses and public transportation.
The community will sit across the street from Newport High School and border Orchard Gardens at Holy Cross, a community P-Patch and orchard filled with apple, pear and plum trees.
Residents will also be within walking distance of Factoria Mall and numerous restaurants and businesses in the surrounding neighborhood.
Just steps away, King County Metro Route 203 provides connections toward Issaquah and access to the Link 2 Line, making it easier to get around the Eastside and beyond.
Homeowners Association
These homes will be part of a Homeowners Association (HOA). A Homeowners Association is a non-profit corporation that is democratically run by owners within the community. Owners pool resources (through monthly dues) and agree on what to use the money for, whether it be upkeep of common spaces, exterior maintenance of homes, or other priorities.
To learn more, please visit our HOA information page.
Building Orchard Gardens, Step by Step
Orchard Gardens is officially underway! Construction has just begun on this new Bellevue community, and soon, volunteers will be welcomed on site to help bring these homes to life.
From these first stages of construction to the work still ahead, each step will bring Orchard Gardens closer to becoming a community where 25 households can build stability through affordable homeownership.
Once complete, Orchard Gardens will feature 25 new, permanently affordable homes.
Imagining the Finished Community
This architectural rendering provides a look at what’s ahead. This image provides a glimpse of how the homes are envisioned to look and feel once complete, highlighting the thoughtful design and character of this new Habitat community.
This is the future we’re building toward: a permanent home in a vibrant neighborhood, designed to last for generations.
The Bigger Picture
Why Projects like Orchard Gardens Matter
Across Washington state, housing costs continue to outpace incomes. Today, more than half of renter households and nearly one in four homeowner households are considered cost burdened, meaning they spend an unsustainable portion of their income on housing.
In King County, the challenge is especially acute. As of May 2025, the median price of a single-family home reached $1.03 million. With a typical 20% down payment, a household would need an annual income of roughly $250,000 to afford homeownership — putting it out of reach for many working families.
With the county’s median household income at $69,928, rising housing prices are putting homeownership further out of reach. At the same time, construction costs continue to climb, and the region faces a significant shortage of affordable housing options — making projects like Stuart Meadows more critical than ever.
The Housing Continuum
The housing continuum illustrates how different housing options are supported over time. Emergency shelter, transitional housing, and rental housing typically rely on ongoing subsidies to remain affordable year after year. Habitat for Humanity’s work sits at a different point on the continuum: affordable homeownership.
Through a one-time subsidy, Habitat homes are made accessible upfront and then remain permanently affordable, allowing homeowners to build stability and equity without requiring continued public subsidy. This model creates long-term affordability while opening the door for future households to do the same.
How We Build
Habitat for Humanity Seattle–King & Kittitas Counties uses a flexible, mission-driven approach to meet the growing need for affordable housing. Depending on project size and complexity, homes are built through a combination of volunteer-powered construction, subcontracted builds, and partnerships with general contractors.
Orchard Gardens is being delivered through a collaborative build model that pairs Habitat’s volunteer-powered construction with general contractor partnership. Together, this approach brings even more people into the work — blending community participation with experienced construction leadership to help create high-quality, permanently affordable homes built to last for generations.
Stay In Touch
This community represents what’s possible when affordability, access, and long-term stability are built into the foundation of a community. Whether you’re exploring homeownership, learning more about the project, or seeking additional details, we’re here to help. For questions about this community, the application process, or partnership opportunities, please contact us at apply@habitatskc.org — our team is happy to connect and provide more information.