LAUREL VILLAGE
4200 Mary Gates Memorial Dr NE, Seattle, WA 98105
Laurel Village, is an existing 80-unit family facility, expected to be demolished by November 2025 and replaced with a 341-unit graduate and student family apartment-style complex with a targeted completion date of Spring 2028.
Construction Timeline (estimated): November 2025 Start, Summer 2028 Delivery
Affordable Units: 33 units (25 2BR and 8 3BR) will be designated for eligible UW student families and leased at rates that are 30% of 50% of AMI in accordance with HUD guidelines established for King County, WA.
Demographic: UW Students, UW Faculty, UW Staff, UW Medical Center and Seattle Children’s Hospital Employees
Lease Type: The property will offer 12-month lease terms on a per-unit basis.
Amenities:
Public amenities include a childcare center, immediate access to mass transit, a short walk to the Burke-Gilman Trail (<0.2 miles), proximity to the UW Campus (<1 mile), and direct adjacency to the UW Horticulture Center that includes walking trails along Lake Washington
The project is heavily amenitized with features that cater to the graduate student experience:
Clubroom with indoor and outdoor spaces and views of Mt. Rainier and Lake Washington
Study lounge with open area seating, conference rooms, and private study booths for group or individual work
Fitness areas that support weight, cardio, high-intensity, and yoga training
Indoor Sport Court for basketball and pickleball
Lounge and children’s playroom overlooking the sports court
Outdoor gathering spaces, including BBQs, green space, lounge zones, and a dog run
Design Themes: “PNW Rural” architecture and massing inspiration, with the target elements including
“Modern Cabin Vibes” – authentic, earthy, wood-rich spaces, cozy
“Artisanal Expression” – warm, wabi-sabi, hand-crafted
Echoes themes of the Pacific Northwest, creating a relaxed, sophisticated atmosphere that’s adult and kid friendly