Given House

  • Community
  • 2 followers

About the Community

  • Forming
  • Urban

What we do

One urban lot in south Seattle, with three separate dwelling units. We share laundry and chickens. Right now the units are rented / available to rent but my hope is to transition to shared ownership.

The residences are a two bedroom basement suite and a studio cottage. The cottage is suitable for a single person or couple. House is kid-friendly, with swings and other play structures. I also teach music classes outdoors.

Our Vision

I’m currently the sole owner of the house and want to convert to shared ownership out of a belief in equitable sharing of resources and a desire to create affordable housing that moderate-income people can own.

I’m interested in meeting people who share my vision, especially if they believe in environmental responsibility, personal freedom, and facts before ideology. A love of music, animals and children would also be a good fit.

Our Mission

I’m currently the sole owner of the house and want to convert to shared ownership out of a belief in equitable sharing of resources and a desire to create affordable housing that moderate-income people can own.

I’m interested in meeting people who share my vision, especially if they believe in environmental responsibility, personal freedom, and facts before ideology. A love of music, animals and children would also be a good fit.

  • Community type
  • Cohousing
  • Student Co-op

Gallery

  • 4 Total members
  • Open to new members
  • Open to visitors
  • Open to volunteers
Total
4

How to join

You would start by writing me an email to introduce yourself.

Basic expectations or agreements for members

Send me an email.

Primary decision-making authority

  • Single Leader or Founding Couple

One person or partnership has ultimate authority.

Governance structure

  • Collaborative/Horizontal

Power and responsibility are shared relatively equally among members.

Economic model

  • Independent Finances

Members maintain separate personal finances with minimal sharing.

Economic scenarios for this community

  • There is a one-time fee, investment, or share purchase to join the community separate from accessing housing
  • Members need to pay fees, dues, or similar to live there on a per month or per year basis
  • There is a labor obligation
  • Members typically need to have their own job or other personal source of income to cover their expenses while living in the community?

Additional economic information

Join fee: $150000
Monthly fees/dues: $1200
Labor required: 2 hours/week
Members with pre-existing debt: Yes
$150,000 Buy-in : Estimated total monthly cost including mortgage, utilities, insurance, maintenance etc : $1,200 – 1,300.
If you have a downpayment you can reduce your monthly mortgage fee obviously. :)

Shared resources and amenities that are accessible to everyone in the community

Garden(s), Greenhouse(s), Fire pit, Swingsets & play areas, Internet, laundry, chickens

Frequency of communal meals

  • 1-3 times per month

Substance use culture

  • Substance use occurs primarily at celebrations or ceremonies

Property status

  • Privately owned

Property owner

  • By a single individual, couple, or Family Trust

Setting

  • Urban

Within city limits with access to urban amenities and infrastructure.

Self-produced energy

  • Up to 33%

Self-produced food

  • Up to 33%
  • Land area size
    0.2 acres

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Location

  • Washington, United States

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