Five Great Reasons to Live in a Planned Community

There are countless reasons to choose to live in a planned community like Ten Trails. Here are just a few of the reasons why you should consider Ten Trails as your new hometown!

Beautiful Landscape Design

Ten Trails has partnered with Pacific Landscape Management to create lush and beautiful landscape designs throughout the community’s parks, neighborhoods, and open spaces. Ten Trails has two major community parks that are landscaped and maintained by Pacific Landscape Management, as well as smaller parks scattered throughout the community.

Connect with Other New Neighbors

Making friends and connecting with new neighbors is easy in a planned community like Ten Trails where new neighbors are constantly joining the community from local cities as well as from around the country. Whether you are moving into a new home to raise your new family, or settling into an “empty nester” home, chances are there are plenty of other residents like you who are looking to meet new neighbors. Connect via the community Facebook group, through resident activities like yoga in the park, or at one of our community events.

Walkability

Ten Trails has miles of paved and unpaved walking trails to enjoy. Walking paths weave through parks, open spaces, and neighborhoods, and our trails connect our wooded natural spaces. Enjoy walking, biking, jogging, and more all within the community.

Amenities

At Ten Trails, we have a wide variety of amenities to suit residents of every age. This includes sports courts and equipment as well as walking trails, jungle gyms, pea patches, a kids’ zip-line, a performance stage, and many other fantastic amenities! As the community grows, more amenities will be added for residents to enjoy.

Enjoy a Sense of Community

Ten Trails’ developer envisioned a community where residents could come together to enjoy and connect with their community and to each other. The community was planned to include amenities, park spaces, and community events meant to bring residents and the public together to enjoy gorgeous spaces inspired by nature. www.TenTrails.com 360.469.4043  

Meet the Alegado Family – Ten Trails’ 500^th Family 

Meet the Alegado family, new residents in Ten Trails and our 500^th family to move into the community! Gideon and Katrina Alegado and their two teenage children move to Ten Trails in June from nearby Maple Valley and are loving their new Oakridge Homes home and the lifestyle offered in the community.

Home Shopping Remotely During the Pandemic 

Like many families, it became obvious to the Alegados during pandemic stay-at-home orders that they needed more room for their family. With their kids now teenagers and Gideon and Katrina working from home, they quickly realized their 1,660 square-foot home in Maple Valley, while cozy, just was not well-suited for the family any longer. The Alegados started their search for a new home online during the pandemic and they first toured their current home virtually while vacationing at a friend’s home in Hawaii.

“We were looking at photos of the house literally from the beach and then we made an offer the next day, sight unseen,” said Katrina. “A few days later we were signing paperwork on our friend’s patio overlooking the ocean.”

 

More Space to Spread Out in a Growing Community

As they get settled in a big and beautiful 2,800-square-foot home, the Alegados joke that they sometimes cannot find one another.

  “I’m sure it will fill up, but right now it feels massive,” said Gideon.

  The family is eager to explore all the amenities Ten Trails offers, like the many parks and green spaces, sports courts, and community pea patches.

  “We’ve been out on the trails many times,” said Katrina who enjoys walking the family’s dog, Echo, on the miles of nature trails.

    The Alegados are also looking forward to meeting more of their neighbors at upcoming community events, like the Sunset Markets.    

“We are so excited and honored to be recognized in this way and looking forward to settling in,” said Gideon.  

Welcome to the neighborhood, Alegados! We are so happy you chose Ten Trails as your new hometown. www.TenTrails.com 360.469.4043

New Townhomes at Ten Trails by Lennar 

Lennar has released new townhomes for sale in Ten Trails!  Lennar’s Village Green Townhomes offer a collection of 50 new attached homes priced from the $400,000s with three floorplans to choose from: The Aster, 1,298 sq. ft. The Fern, 1,611 sq. ft. The Yarrow, 1,684 sq. ft. The Village Green Townhome builders will be built in groupings of two to six units. Call 855-325-1483 or visit Lennar’s website to request more information on these homes.

Wide Variety of Home Options 

At Ten Trails, we have a wide variety of home styles to fit families of all sizes! These include the upcoming townhomes, single-family detached homes, homes in a gated portion of the community, apartments for rent, and single family detached homes for rent. Coming soon, Ten Trails will also have a section of the community specifically for adults 55 and over. Find brand new homes in the community from our award-winning builders by visiting the community and touring. www.TenTrails.com 360.469.4043          

Introducing the Enclave at Ten Trails

Ten Trails is proud to share there is a new section of the community with homes available or coming soon from three amazing builders. The Enclave at Ten Trails features an exclusive section of new homes in a gated portion of the community by Ichijo, MainVue Homes, and Oakridge Homes.

Larger Home Sites 

The Enclave homesites are larger than those found in other currently developed sections of Ten Trails. Lot sizes range from 60 to 65 feet wide and 90 to 100 feet deep, allowing for larger homes and more spacious yards.

Ichijo’s New Homesites in the Enclave at Ten Trails

Ichijo is building eight new homes in The Enclave featuring contemporary designs, energy efficient technology, and innovative home products including i-cube construction, piano finish cabinetry, dual sliding windows, magnetic door stops, and more. Contact Ryan or Kyle Summers to find out more about these upcoming homes: 425-876-6701 or ryan@james-realestate.com, summers.kyle@gmail.com 206-940-6861

MainVue Now Selling in the Enclave at Ten Trails

MainVue Homes is offering their luxury homes in The Enclave! Current floorplan options start in size from 4,126 square feet with four bedrooms. You can view MainVue’s availability on their website. Contact Tammy Nelson at 206.334.0658 to schedule your tour to view their model home at Ten Trails.

Oakridge Homes’ Homesites in the Enclave at Ten Trails

Oakridge Homes will soon be releasing new homes for sale in the Enclave! Their luxury homes will be between 4,000 and 5,000 square feet in size. To find out more, contact Breanna Richardson 253-929-9811, BriannaR.JohnLScott.com.   360.469.4043 www.TenTrails.com        

New Homes for Rent in Ten Trails

Single family rental homes will soon be available in Ten Trails! American Homes 4 Rent®, a national leader in high-quality rental homes, has broken ground in Ten Trails and anticipates the first units will be available for move-in this spring.

A Wide Variety of Home Options

Oakpointe Communities, Ten Trails’ development manager, strives to build a community with a wide variety of home options for its residents in order to create a diverse and thriving neighborhood. A wide variety of housing product allows for more families to experience the great lifestyle that Ten Trails offers.

Pet-Friendly Rental Homes in a Growing Community

American Homes 4 Rent plans to build a total of 61 homes within the community that range in size from 1,400 to 1,800 square feet. The three-and four-bedroom, pet-friendly homes will feature high-end finishes, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, luxury vinyl plank flooring, open-concept floor plans, central heating, two-car garages and the added benefits of lawn care and fenced yards. Visit ah4rc.com/tentrails or call (206) 686-3177 to learn more about floorplans, pricing and availability of the homes from American Homes 4 Rent.   www.TenTrails.com 360.469.4043  

Tips for Creating a Cozy Guest Room

Many families are reuniting this spring after a long period of not seeing one another due to the Covid-19 pandemic. With out-of-town guests possibly visiting soon for the first time in a while, now is a great time to spruce up your guest room for visitors!

Provide Guests with a Comfortable Mattress

The guest room can sometimes end up being the room where we put things that are no longer needed or that are not quite up to par for the main bedrooms of the house. Instead of furnishing the guest room with an old, saggy mattress, consider buying a new mattress for your guest room so guests will sleep comfortably while they visit.

Clear out the Closet

While it is tempting to leave all your off-season clothes stored in the guest room closet, it is not very welcoming for guests to find they have nowhere to hang their clothes during their stay. Clear out space in the closet so guests can utilize it while they are enjoying a visit to your home.

Provide Basic Necessities

Most guests will remember to bring things they need for travel, but it is always nice to have backup toothbrushes and toiletries in case they have forgotten something. Also be sure to equip your guest room with the basics like a bedside lamp for reading, nightlight for the hallway if your guest room does not have an attached bathroom, and extra pillows and linens.

Make Guests Feel Like They are Staying in a Hotel

For a visit your guests will not forgot, consider stocking your guest room with a small one-cup coffee maker so they do not have to leave the room for an early-morning caffeine-fix. You could also provide a small basket of snacks, a plush robe, and slippers for guests to enjoy. www.TenTrails.com 360.469.4043  

Ways to Use “Bonus” Spaces in Your Home 

Many of our builders offer spaces in their homes’ floorplans labeled “flex space,” “bonus room,” “loft,” or sometimes, “leisure room.” All these rooms are similar in that they can be used any way that suits your family best! Need more space for kids’ toys? Make it a playroom! Want an informal living room area? You can do that! Want more space for entertaining? You can create that as well. At Ten Trails, our builders have homes with space for the way you want to live. (insert photo home loft)

Create a Home Gym 

With many of us spending more time working out at home, a gym is a great addition to your new Ten Trails home! Get some cardio and weight equipment and be sure to utilize the community’s one-gig speed internet to stream live workout classes.

Create a Homework Area or Home School Space

Even if your kids have returned to in-person school, a home school or homework area is extremely useful to have in your new home! Set up a quiet workspace for kids that is free of distractions like TV and video games, and you may just find that homework time is much more productive.

Create the Ultimate Home Office 

Bonus rooms can become great home offices, especially now when many of us are working from home more than ever! All you need for a productive work space is a desk, comfortable chair, computer and use of Ten Trails’ one-gig speed internet by Wave.

Create a Home Theater

Does your family love sitting down to watch a movie together? Heighten the experience by creating an at-home theater! Choose a comfortable sectional sofa or go for the full theater experience with reclining movie theater seats. A big-screen television, light-blocking shades, and  surround-sound will complete the space.

Create a Craft or Hobby Room

Flex rooms make ideal hobby rooms! Instead of cluttering up your kitchen or office space with craft supplies, create a dedicated space for your favorite hobby.

Create a Kids’ Playroom

Kids toys can easily take over every room in a home. Having a dedicated playroom in your home will help contain the toys to one space in the home and give kids a place of their own to get creative at playtime. www.TenTrails.com 360.469.4043  

New Home Choices this Spring at Ten Trails

Ten Trails has new home choices for potential homebuyers to view this spring! Check out brand new releases from Ichijo, MainVue Homes, and Oakridge Homes, all offering two-story, single-family detached homes in the community.

Oakridge Homes at Ten Trails 

Oakridge is a local builder known for their quality craftmanship and innovative home designs. Oakridge has designed homes specifically for Ten Trails introducing the Northwest Contemporary Farmhouse and Northwest Modern Craftsman designs. Featuring six floor plans, these single-family detached homes start in the $600,000’s.

Ichijo Homes at Ten Trails 

Ichijo has new floorplans to choose from in a brand new phase of Ten Trails.  New single-family home floorplans, the Basswood, the Maplewood, and the Pepperwood range in size from  2,277 to 2,532 square feet. These new homes feature open floorplans, optional electric fireplaces, covered outdoor patios, and two-car garages. Like Ichijo’s duet models and previous release of single family homes at Ten Trails,  these new homes also include energy-saving technologies and space-saving solutions. Ichijo’s new homes at Ten Trails start in the $600,000’s.

New Homes by MainVue Homes in the Enclave

MainVue Homes is offering their luxury homes in a new section of the community called “The Enclave.”  Current floorplan options start in size from 4,126+ square feet with four bedrooms and are priced from the $900,000’s. You can view MainVue’s availability on their website. Contact Tammy Nelson at 206.334.0658 to schedule your tour to view their model home at Ten Trails.

Sign up to Be the First to Know about Upcoming Releases

Ten Trails will continue to offer new homes for years to come! Sign up for our e-newsletter to be the first to know about new releases of homes in the community. Scroll to the bottom of the home page of our website for a quick signup form. www.TenTrails.com 360.469.4043      

Oakridge Homes Opens Two Model Homes in Ten Trails for Touring

Ten Trails is happy to announce the opening of two new model homes in the community! Oakridge Homes recently opened their models, The Four Cedars and The Lake Serene, for daily tours 10 am to 5 pm.

Two New Thoughtfully-Designed Model Homes

Located on Juniper Ave. SE, just south east of the intersection of Willow Ave. and Ten Trails Parkway, these new models showcase the thoughtful design elements Oakridge Homes is known for. As one of the premier builders in the Puget Sound region, Oakridge Homes offers buyers “a lot of home for the money” with many extras included like large windows for more natural light and decorative recessed lighting to show off focal points.

Contact Oakridge Homes’ Sale Team to Learn More

Contact Oakridge Homes for details and specific pricing on their homes by calling the Seddon team at (253) 279-1896. 360.469.4043 www.TenTrails.com    

Design spotlight: Kitchen Islands 

Ten Trails’ builder partners offer stunning homes in the community with all the latest features in home design trends. One trend that we do not see going away for a long time is the incorporation of an island in the kitchen. From complementary cabinet colors to oversized sinks, kitchen islands in new homes at Ten Trails are on-trend and will fit your family’s modern lifestyle.

Quartz Countertops 

Durable and attractive, quartz countertops are a popular choice for kitchen island countertops and can be found in many of the homes at Ten Trails. These engineered stone tops can be made into a variety of colors to suit any décor and will last homeowners years to come with proper care.

Oversized Sinks in the Kitchen Island

Large, double, or oversized sinks are a popular addition to many kitchen islands in new homes. A large open sink is preferable to the divided sinks of years ago, and ideal for washing large pots and pans. Placement of the sink and dishwasher in the kitchen island is a common choice with many new home builders.

Seating for Four or More People

It also common in new homes to have an overhang space on kitchen island countertops to provide an eating area for four or more people. For casual meals or more space when entertaining, having seating space at the kitchen island is a wonderful addition to any new home.

Complementary Cabinet Colors

Kitchen islands also allow home designers to make creative color choices by selecting complementary cabinet and countertop colors for the island and the rest of the kitchen cabinetry. By making the kitchen island cabinetry and countertops a different color than the rest of the kitchen, it creates a distinctive focal point for the space. www.TenTrails.com 360.469.4043