There's too many townhomes sprouting up throughout Seattle you say? Well, it certainly seems that way as virtually all new developments within the city limits are either condos or townhomes. And, as more and more townhomes replace single family homes it seems to stir up peoples ire. But is it really that bad?

Considering land scarcity and construction costs it's not that feasible to build single family homes within the city. And, as the population continues to grow and housing demand increases, townhomes provide a optimal solution - creating both quantity to meet demand and an affordable option in light of increasing single family home values.

So, are townhomes taking over the city? Well, not really. Townhomes are limited to areas zoned for lowrise housing, notably those with L1, L2 or L3 classifications. Due to zoning requirements, most developers favor L2 or L3 zoned properties as they can maximize the number of units that can be built.

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