In this deep dive, HouseHack Principal Michael Haas and investor Chris Walter break down the specific real estate plays that are opening up under the new city guidelines. Whether you are a seasoned developer or just looking for your first house hack in the city, understanding these zoning and density changes is critical for your next move.
In this video, you’ll learn:
The core pillars of the One Seattle Plan and how they impact property values.
Specific “plays” or investment strategies for residential lots.
How to identify neighborhoods with the highest growth potential under the new plan.
Watch to the end to see how we are adjusting our own portfolios right now!
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00:00 Intro: House Hacker & Investor Happy Hour
00:35 Meet Chris Walter: Builder and Advocacy Expert
00:52 The Big Shift: Seattle’s New Housing & Zoning Code
01:30 Trend Alert: The Move Toward “City-Adjacent” Suburbs
01:58 Density Dilemma: Moving Beyond the 1,000 sq ft ADU
02:45 Market Reality: Why Narrow Townhomes are Losing Appeal
04:00 The Work-From-Home Factor: Demand for Extra Space
05:22 Opportunity: Delivering “Upper-Middle Class” Infill Housing
06:45 Supply vs. Demand: The Over-Saturation of Two-Bedroom Units
07:30 The “Next Step” House: Curb Appeal and Frontage
08:35 Pricing Strategy: Targeting the $950k – $1.2M Sweet Spot
09:55 First Mover Advantage: Finding Underpriced Assets
10:30 Pro Tip: The Type A Accessibility Exemption (Up to 10 Units)
11:08 Building Your Team: Architects and Builders for 2026
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