Today Monday January 23rd you can support statewide ADU legislation. Washington state lawmakers will debate legislation to establish statewide guidelines for ADUs. You can participate via zoom, or submit written testimony and get more information at HB 1337.
backyard cottage blog
For those who love backyard cottages (detached adu's) and small house design.
seattle backyard cottage blog
Backyard cottages (DADUs) provide opportunities for families, while increasing housing stock density and diversity. Continue reading for more information about Seattle's backyard cottage ordinance or contact us to find out if your lot is eligible for a backyard cottage..
Monday, January 23
statewide ADU reform today HB 1337
Thursday, January 5
Who doesn’t love a cabin?
Thursday, June 16
just like that, seattle eliminates single family zoning
Seattle’s Land Use Code and the official zoning maps divide the city geographically into zoning districts (e.g., single-family residential, multifamily residential, commercial, industrial, etc.). Ordinance 126509 which went into effect on June 13th, applies the new zone name by dividing the neighborhood residential areas into four zones, based on pre-existing minimum required lot sizes:
Existing Zone (Abbreviation) | New Zone (Abbreviation) |
Single-family Residential 9600 (SF 9600) | Neighborhood Residential 1 (NR1) |
Single-family Residential 7200 (SF 7200) | Neighborhood Residential 2 (NR2) |
Single-family Residential 5000 (SF 5000) | Neighborhood Residential 3 (NR3) |
Residential Small Lot (RSL) | Neighborhood Residential Small Lot (RSL) |
Monday, March 14
biggest DADU trends in 2022 - DADU's sold as condos
Most existing lots with a DADU are too small to be sub-divided under Seattle's land-use code. However, while the city of Seattle may restrict ownership of that lot to one entity if that entity is a condo association, the DADU and the primary residence can be owned separately and sold separately. It is in the words of one developer a "game changer" in residential development allowing up to three separate units on a single family zoned lot.
Attorney Terrance Wilson and UW Real Estate instructor Jeff McCann discuss the topic of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs & DADUs) in the latest episode of Real Leaders in Real Estate. With his wealth of knowledge of the City's code, Terrance describes how the condo process can be overlayed, and an owner (or investor) can tap into this opportunity to sell off parts of their property to increase equity or profits.
https://youtu.be/5TXLk13thW4 .
Tuesday, November 2
what is a DADU worth?
The first questions we often answer for people are what can I build and how much does it cost? A reciprocal question being asked by homeowners and developers is what is a DADU worth?
This DADU features 2 Bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths and 1,000 sq. ft. plus. This DADU is currently sold for $931,000.
Monday, November 1
DADU fall open houses
The first questions we often answer for people are what can I build and how much does it cost? A reciprocal question being asked by homeowners and developers is what is a DADU worth?
Join us for a unique opportunity to view one of a new a cohort of DADU’s being built for sale as condominiums in Seattle. The first DADU features 2 Bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths and 1,000 sq. ft. plus. This DADU is currently on the market for sale. The list price is $849,000.
Address: 8316 30th Ave NW, Seattle, WA (Monday November 1st from 5-7:00pm)
We will have another DADU open house on in Magnolia. This DADU features 1 bedroom/1 bath with the main living space on the 2nd floor and a flex space and garage on the ground floor. The DADU is adjacent to the alley.
Address 3245 27th Ave W, Seattle, WA (Sunday November 7th from noon to 2:00pm)
It is possible to view both DADUs discreetly from the street. Please be respectful of the privacy of the owners.
Wednesday, July 14
Register: Register
Date: Thursday July 15th
Time: 7:00 pm
Cost: $20 Suggested donation to the PNA
Location: Online