WASHOUGAL — Residents will begin transferring into The Walden in downtown Washougal on Jan. 9. The brand new six-story constructing options 46 studio, one- and two-bedroom residences with ground-level retail area.
“I’m just ready to showcase Washougal and what Washougal has to offer,” stated DaShon Stevenson, a neighborhood supervisor for CloudTen, the Reno, Nev.-based property administration firm that may function The Walden.
Based on the web site, residences at The Walden will lease for $1,675 a month for a 565-square-foot studio residence with a 1,570-square-foot, two-bedroom, two-bathroom “summit suite” going for $4,200 a month on the excessive finish.
Portland-based Walsh Building constructed The Walden, 1625 Essential St., in 2024. The mixed-use improvement is subsequent to the property deliberate for a brand new Washougal library and throughout from the town of Washougal’s city middle challenge.
“I would say at least two showings a week,” Stevenson stated, including the constructing is garnering consideration from older Washougal residents who’re able to downsize however don’t wish to go away their neighborhood.
“People are stoked about it,” Stevenson stated. “The homeowners on the hills (have nice views) … but they don’t need a 6,500-square-foot home for just the two of them and their dog.”
The Walden affords managed entry for mail and packages, a parking system that makes use of fobs and telephone apps, a co-working lounge, on-site conferencing, electrical car charging stations, an artwork gallery, bicycle parking, a fireplace pit and a barbecue.
Flats embody high-end home equipment, separate heating and cooling methods, good thermostats, balconies, floor-to-ceiling glass home windows and personal terraces.
Stevenson stated the constructing homeowners are trying to earn a Management in Power and Environmental Design Gold certification, awarded to environment friendly and “green” buildings that supply environmental advantages.
“Developers have a hard time getting permission to build here because of Washougal regulations with the environment — I love that about the city,” he stated. “It’s a good duality. We’ll be sustainable and energy efficient.”
The roughly 1,200 sq. ft of retail area on the constructing’s first flooring will possible find yourself being a restaurant or espresso store, however Stevenson stated the homeowners are open to a wide range of business makes use of.
“Even if one doesn’t wake up to mountain views, they can wake up with their morning cup of coffee,” Stevenson stated. “I wish I could experience at least one sunrise up here. The photos, they’ll be literally Hallmark-type.”
For extra details about the brand new improvement, go to livethewalden.com.