Located in Overlake, Somerset Gardens is a tax credit program community provided by the Washington State government. As such, rents are much lower than market rate for the area. Most families tend to stay for a long time; some have been in the community for 25 years. In fact, Somerset Gardens now boasts many second-generation residents, thanks to the close-knit, community environment that has been created. It features one, two and three-bedroom apartments, with laundry service, Internet, a health club, weight room, outdoor swimming pool, play area for kids and basketball/volleyball court. Due to its exclusivity, Somerset Gardens has a waiting list of 12-18 months for one and two-bedroom units.
Mountain Villa Retirement Community is located off of Mountain Villa Drive at the foothills of Mount Rainier. The facility accepts residents 55 and older. It is clean, attractive and well maintained and features mobile and manufactured housing. There is a large community center where residents can gather for parties and events, visit with friends or enjoy quiet time.
Bigfoot Properties is a worldwide corporation that owns and operates real estate assets worth approximately $300 million. It has property in countries throughout the world and a Hong Kong headquarters. Its reach extends to Puyallup, where it operates a small administrative office.
Sterling Realty Organization specializes in commercial property management and development. As of 2011, it was renting to commercial tenants throughout the Bellevue area. It also operates Smokey Point Mini-Storage and Sterling Self Storage in the nearby towns of Smokey Point and Spokane. For more information or to view available units, please visit the company's website, or call the listed number.