Shelter Homes

Name

Shelter Homes

Legal name

Shelter Homes LLC

Website

https://shelterhomesseattle.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. New Home Sales: Shelter Homes generates revenue through the sale of newly constructed townhomes and single-family homes. Each community development consists of multiple units sold at various price points based on size, location, and features. Revenue is one-time per unit, with ongoing development of new communities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Shelter Homes is a Seattle-based real estate homebuilder that plans, designs, constructs, and sells new construction townhomes and single-family homes across the Seattle metropolitan area. The company develops individual named residential communities as standalone projects, offering modern design with premium finishes (Bosch appliances, quartz countertops), Built Green 4-Star energy-efficient construction, and strategic locations in walkable urban neighborhoods. Revenue is generated through one-time unit sales at price points ranging from entry-level townhomes (mid-$600Ks) to luxury single-family homes (up to $4.9M).

Product overview

Shelter Homes is a Seattle-based homebuilder offering a portfolio of distinct residential communities across the greater Seattle metropolitan area. The product portfolio consists of multiple named townhome developments (Willow, Ivy, Olive, Clover, Wren, Aster, Elm, 2SIXteen, Element 2, Ascent, The Lookout, Midtown) and single-family home projects (Twin Park Lane, Denny Lane, Eden Parc, Westwood) organized as individual communities. Each community operates as a standalone development with its own floor plans, pricing, and availability. The company's offerings range from affordable entry-level townhomes (starting in the mid-$600s) to luxury single-family homes (up to $4.9M). Several communities feature sustainability certifications (Built Green 4-star) and premium finishes such as rooftop decks, brick exteriors, high-end appliances, and smart home features.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WOOFDECK: A dog-friendly deck feature offered as an option for certain home communities.

Products and services

• Clover
• Willow 12th North 20-townhome community in Crown Hill, Seattle, featuring brick exterior facades, flexible floor plans, 3+ bedrooms with 2.25-2.5 bathrooms, 1,797-1,870 sq ft. Move-in ready. Walk Score 83.
• Willow 12th South 18-townhome community in Crown Hill, Seattle, featuring brick exteriors in a park-like setting with flexible floor plans, 3 bedrooms, 2.25-2.5 bathrooms, 1,797-1,870 sq ft. Estimated completion Spring 2026. Walk Score 85.
• Olive 24-townhome community in Ballard, Seattle, featuring a 4th-floor entertaining space with attached Wooftdeck, Pro Series Bosch Appliances, wide plank flooring, and an exclusive community courtyard. Walk Score 93.
• West Harbor Six modern new homes in the Pigeon Point neighborhood featuring open-concept living, ductless mini-split heating and cooling, and floor plans ranging from 1,107 to 2,054 sq ft. Estimated completion Fall 2025.
• Wren at Volunteer Park 14-15 townhome collection in Capitol Hill near Volunteer Park featuring 2-4 bedrooms, 1.75-2.75 bathrooms, select 4th-floor sky nests, and proximity to Volunteer Park Conservatory and Seattle Asian Art Museum. Estimated completion March 2025.
• Willow 80-townhome community in Whittier Heights featuring 1.75-2.25 bathrooms and 1,650-1,824 sq ft units. Move-in ready with Walk Score 80.
• Willow Ridge 7-townhome community in Duvall, WA featuring 2.25 bathrooms and 1,703-1,903 sq ft units. Move-in ready.
• Aster 3-townhome community in Roosevelt, Seattle, featuring 2 bedrooms, 1.75 bathrooms, and a Walk Score of 96. Estimated completion Fall 2025.
• Ascent Seven modern townhomes in Queen Anne featuring 3 bedrooms, 2.5-3.25 bathrooms, city views, stainless steel appliances, 5-piece master bath, rooftop deck, and Four Star Built Green certification.
• 2SIXteen Six Four-Star Built Green townhomes in Capitol Hill with 2 bedrooms, 1.75-2.25 bathrooms, high-end appliances, and Walk Score 98.
• Magnolia at Moss Bay 13 luxury townhomes in Kirkland, WA priced from $1.8M, featuring 2-3+ bedrooms, 1.25-3.25 baths, 1,143-2,556 sq ft.
• West Bellevue Single luxury home in West Bellevue priced at $4,999,900, featuring 4.25 bathrooms and 4,815 sq ft. Move-in ready.
• Twin Park Lane Two luxury single-family homes on Mercer Island featuring 4-5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, chef's kitchen, 2-car garage, and proximity to I-90 and downtown Seattle/Bellevue.
• Denny Lane Two single-family homes in Madison Valley featuring 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3,585 sq ft, 5-piece master bath, 2-car garage, and covered patio.
• Element 2 Six luxury townhomes in Capitol Hill's Harvard Belmont District featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, custom cabinetry with soft-close technology, rooftop decks, and city views.

Quantifiable outcome

• Homes achieve Walk Scores ranging from 57 to 98, indicating excellent walkability to amenities and transit
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Cascade Builder ServicescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCascade Builder Services handles warranty claims for Shelter Homes. Homeowners directed to their portal for warranty requests, indicating a service partnership for post-sale support.
• Built Green ProgramcoreOthersShelter Homes participates in the Built Green certification program, offering eco-friendly homes meeting environmental standards. Homes are built to Built Green specifications (e.g., 4-Star rating).

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Dwell Development: Seattle-based modern urban-infill homebuilder specializing in design-forward townhomes and single-family homes in walkable neighborhoods — directly comparable to Shelter Homes in product type, target buyer, and Seattle geography.
• Cascadia Communities: Seattle-area new-construction townhome and small-community builder — directly comparable on product type, scale, and Seattle metro geography.
• Conner Homes: Pacific Northwest homebuilder with townhome and single-family communities in the Seattle metro — comparable product mix and regional focus, though larger and broader in scope than Shelter Homes.
• Padula Homes: Seattle-area custom and semi-custom homebuilder serving urban infill sites — comparable product offering (new construction townhomes and single-family homes) and Seattle-metro geography.
• Isola Homes: Seattle modern homebuilder focused on new-construction townhomes, ADUs, and single-family homes in urban Seattle — closely mirrors Shelter Homes' townhome-led product mix and direct-to-buyer sales motion.
• Burnstead Construction: Long-standing Puget Sound homebuilder producing townhomes and single-family homes across the Seattle metro — comparable geography and product, though more diversified across price tiers and sub-markets.
• Green Canopy NODE: Seattle-based sustainable homebuilder with Built Green certification and a portfolio of townhome communities in walkable Seattle neighborhoods — directly comparable on sustainability differentiation and urban product.

Broad incumbents

• Toll Brothers: National luxury homebuilder with townhome and single-family product lines across major U.S. metros including the Pacific Northwest — illustrates the incumbent competitive set Shelter Homes faces if it expands or as Toll pushes deeper into Seattle.
• Shea Homes: Large Western U.S. homebuilder with townhome and single-family offerings in Seattle-area communities — represents the scaled, well-capitalized competitor set Shelter Homes must contend with for land and buyers.

Regional players

• MainVue Homes: Pacific Northwest new-construction homebuilder with energy-efficient, design-forward homes in Seattle-area communities — overlapping product philosophy and regional footprint, though newer-build focused on master-planned communities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/habitatforthemodernlifeform
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/shelter-homes

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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