Home Sales Through the Roof at Tehaleh

Oakridge Homes at Tehaleh has already sold nine homes and their models aren’t even open yet. Why are pre-sales so hot? With beautiful new floorplans starting in the $200s, plus incredible amenities and the close tight-knit community of Tehaleh, the region’s most popular new home community, it’s a winning package.

“We’re thrilled by the response we’ve seen from buyers,” says Jim Yurina, vice president at Oakridge Homes, Tehaleh’s newest builder. “People are buying houses off plan, without even setting foot in a show home.”

Buyers can get their first views of Oakridge Homes’ popular Honey Oak floorplan at their May 30 Grand Opening event, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will also be the first time buyers can experience Big Sky Park, featuring a children’s zipline and giant buried “dinosaur bones” that budding young archeologists can uncover. During the event, there will be fun for all ages: a kid’s train, lawn games, live music and a beer and wine garden.

“We can’t wait to have this incredible park practically outside our back door,” says Seth Pierce, one of Oakridge Homes’ pre-sale buyers. “With all the gorgeous parks and trails, Tehaleh will give us that outdoor lifestyle we’ve been craving.”

With home sales sizzling in the Seattle real estate market, Pierce and his wife, Angela, were thrilled to find their dream home at Tehaleh. “The more time we spent at Tehaleh, walking the trails, playing in the parks and meeting people – the stronger we felt that this is where we want our kids to grow up,” he says.

Pierce loved the combination of home style and community amenities for such an attractive price point. “Our house has a very smart layout - lots of space for entertaining and nice large rooms,” he says. “One of the biggest selling points for us was the two sinks in the upstairs bathroom - a huge deal when you have three growing girls!”

Tehaleh is the region’s top-selling new-home community. Visitors are invited to take in awe-inspiring views of Mount Rainier and get some fresh air on nearly 10 miles of trails and at 10 unique parks. With daily tours of the 12 model homes and five quick move-in homes, visitors can explore the expansive selection of floorplans by eight premium homebuilders: Azure Northwest Homes, Conner Homes, Lennar, Oakridge Homes, Pulte Homes, Quadrant Homes, Richmond American Homes and Trilogy at Tehaleh.

Oakridge Homes’ new floor plans integrate beautifully with the outdoors; a patio and built-in fireplace off of the main floor becomes a backyard oasis. Plus, on many of their Craftsman-style homes, the garage is positioned at the back of the house on an alleyway, allowing for expansive windows in the front of the home that stream in warm sunlight and natural views. The Oakridge homes are part of a new neighborhood in Tehaleh, with many homes surrounding or in close proximity to the Big Sky Park, the newest amenity being added within the community.

The Pierce family discovered Tehaleh while visiting friends. On their visits, they got a taste of what it would be like to live at Tehaleh. They’ve enjoyed walking their dog Winston along the trails. Winston quickly learned that The Post, Tehaleh’s community information and gathering space, offers tasty biscuits for four-legged visitors. The family also enjoys spending time at Tehaleh’s parks. “The girls’ favorite park right now is Sticks ‘n’ Stones,” says Pierce. “They just love climbing on the play structure.”

The whole family is bursting with excitement over Big Sky Park, located just blocks away from where they are breaking ground on their new home.

Tehaleh is owned in a joint venture between two strong companies; North America Sekisui House, LLC (NASH), the U.S. business unit and full subsidiary of Sekisui House Ltd., Japan’s largest homebuilder and leading diversified developer, and American Newland Communities, LLC, whose development business, Newland Communities, is the master developer of Tehaleh. Collectively, the NASH-Newland partnership owns or manages up to 36 communities across the country.

Seth Pierce is looking forward to being part of a community that prides itself on connecting people and nature. But most of all, he and his wife look forward to watching their daughters flourish in the beautiful scenery surrounding Tehaleh. “Our kids will grow up enjoying the outdoors,” he says. “It’s perfect.”

View these homes: Open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily at 19001 Cascadia Blvd. E., Bonney Lake

Prices: Base prices from mid $200s to low $400s

Information: Tehaleh.com or 253-205-8190

Tehaleh Builders: Azure Northwest Homes, Conner Homes, Lennar, Oakridge Homes, Pulte Homes, Quadrant Homes, Richmond American Homes, Trilogy at Tehaleh

Model Home Count: 12

Model Home Hours: Open 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily