Welcome to Woodland View — a vibrant five-story condominium community in the heart of Phinney Ridge. Featuring 25 modern homes with open layouts, energy-efficient features, and quality finishes, Woodland View offers both permanently affordable and market-rate options. Residents enjoy shared amenities including a rooftop deck with 360° views, a community room, two secure bike rooms, and parking with EV charging. With a Walk Score of 92, cafés, shops, restaurants, Woodland Park, and Green Lake are steps away — and yes, A la Mode Pies will be right downstairs. Woodland View is made possible in part by the generous donation of land by Chakorn Phisuthikul and Marilyn Heinemann
19 Permanently-affordable homes start at $247,000 for one-bedroom and $285,000 for two-bedroom designs, thoughtfully priced to make homeownership possible in one of Seattle’s most loved neighborhoods. These homes are available only to first-time buyers earning up to 80% of the Area Median Income and if resold, must be sold to another income-qualified buyer at an affordable price.
6 Market-rate homes have no such restrictions and are individually priced and sold on the MLS by Urban Pacific Real Estate
Woodland View will complete construction in early 2026. Developed by Homestead Community Land Trust, it includes 19 permanently affordable homes alongside six market-rate homes, all united under one homeowners association to foster a welcoming, mixed-income community. Located at 5819 Phinney Ave N, the development also features two ground-floor commercial spaces, both purchased by A la Mode Pies. This project was made possible in part through land generously contributed by donors Chakorn Phisuthikul and Marilyn Heinemann
HOW COMMUNITY LAND TRUSTS ARE DIFFERENT
Through one-time investments that subsidize the initial price of the homes and partnerships with buyers, Homestead keeps homes affordable to all subsequent income-qualified buyers permanently. Buyers must qualify on the basis of income by applying through the Homestead website. In community land trust homeownership, buyers purchase the structure of the home using a traditional fixed-rate mortgage. The land beneath the home is not included in the purchase. It is owned collectively through Homestead, a non-profit organization. Homeowners lease the land for a monthly fee. Each home accrues equity at a rate of 1.5% compounded annually, through a formula contained in the ground lease signed at purchase. Homeowners are members of Homestead, and participate in the governance of Homestead, including membership on the Board of Delegates.
