Welcome to Olympic Hills!
Coming soon, Olympic Hills is a new Habitat community bringing 6 permanently affordable homes to North Seattle.
Each home will feature 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, with applications estimated to open in mid-2027 and construction expected to be complete in early 2028.
And we need your help naming this community! Olympic Hills is currently our working project name, and we’re inviting community members to help shape the permanent name for this new development.
“This will be our forever home.”
About Olympic Hills
Homes at a Glance
Olympic Hills will include 6 brand-new, permanently affordable homes, each featuring:
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Brand-new kitchen appliances
- In-home washer and dryer
- HVAC system
- Walk-in closets
- 1 reserved parking space per home
These homes are designed to offer comfortable, efficient living with features that bring in natural light and create a bright, open feel.
Designed for Everyday Living
With just six homes, Olympic Hills will offer a small community setting in an established North Seattle neighborhood. Homeowners can look forward to:
- Spacious 4-bedroom homes with room to make their own.
- Everyday conveniences, from in-home laundry to dedicated parking.
- Easy access to parks, schools, public transportation & I-5.
- Close proximity to Lake City businesses, restaurants & community resources.
Financial Information
These homes will be limited to households earning at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI).
| Household Size | King County 80% AMI |
|---|---|
| 4 | $116,650 |
| 5 | $126,000 |
| 6 | $135,350 |
| 7 | $144,650 |
| 8 | $154,000 |
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 Olympic Hills
Located in North Seattle, this community puts parks, schools, shopping, restaurants and public transportation within easy reach.
Residents will be within walking distance of Albert Davis Park, Olympic Hills Elementary School, Grocery Outlet, and the many restaurants and businesses throughout the Lake City area.
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.
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 Olympic Hills 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.
Olympic Hills is being delivered through a general contractor–led build. This approach allows Habitat to take on a larger, more complex multi-family project while maintaining high standards for quality, safety, and long-term durability. By working with an experienced general contractor, we’re able to manage risk, control timelines, and expand the scale of affordable homeownership in a high-cost urban environment.
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.