Bustle on Block 9

A quick walk today around Belmar's Block 9 revealed lots of bustle. Eight homes are framed up and getting windows and siding. Four foundations are going in. At this rate, I would guess the entire KB Home development will be built out in just a few more months. 

Mini-Construction Boom

Sold!

On a quick walk around the Belmar KB Home site today I counted 16 sold signs. With 60 total units planned, that puts the development at a little over 25% sold after just a few months on the market. Wow!

KB Home Installs Bike Racks and Pocket Park

Construction is well underway on the new KB Home neighborhood in Belmar. Four of the paired homes have finished exteriors, and the foundation of a fifth has been poured. It looks like at least one of the units is already owner occupied.

On a quick walk through the area today, I counted seven or eight sold signs, mostly on the units that open onto the interior of the development. Much of the landscaping is also in, including sidewalks, trees, grass, a small pocket park and a row of bike racks. The quality of the landscaping is good, and in fitting with the rest of the Belmar development.

Although I had originally hoped to see higher density development on this parcel, I'm feeling good about this bit of infill. I think it'll encourage walking in the neighborhood, and it's certainly good to see new construction happening again in Belmar.

Construction Underway on KB Paired Homes in BelMar

KB is moving relatively fast with their development of Block 9 at BelMar. The two model homes are finished, and two more paired homes (4 units) have roofs and windows. Sidewalks and utilities are in, along with some of the common landscaping.

KB Home Breaks Ground On Belmar Paired Homes

City of Lakewood documents on the development can be found here and here.

KB Home Planning Belmar "Paired Homes"

According to the City of Lakewood Planning and Public Works Department, KB Home is seeking to replat Block 9 of Belmar to allow for 60 paired residential units. KB Home is already building these out at Stapleton, where they are trimmed with a vaguely Arts and Crafts look. For Belmar, let's hope KB Home goes with a more modern look (modern-- not cheap!)

At Stapleton, prices for these paired homes start at $211,995 for the 1159 square foot model and $236,995 for a three bedroom, 1667 square foot unit. KBHome.com gives more details, though nothing is up yet about the proposed Belmar construction. The word on the street is construction could start this year-- or could be delayed a year.