Mixed-Use Community Will Add 290 Homes, Retail in Des Moines, Washington

DES MOINES, Wash., April 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mill Creek Residential, a leading developer, owner-operator and investment manager specializing in premier rental housing across the U.S., today announced it has broken ground at Modera Woodmont Beach, a contemporary mixed-use community located along Pacific Highway 20 miles south of Downtown Seattle in Des Moines, Wash.

Modera Woodmont Beach, which will feature 290 homes and 7,500 square feet of retail space, sits in the South Sound region approximately 15 miles northeast of Tacoma. First move-ins are anticipated for the summer of 2027. 

"Modera Woodmont Beach is ideally located within walking distance of the newly opened Star Lake light rail station, providing access to the area's primary employment centers," said Meredith Holzemer, managing director of development in Seattle for Mill Creek Residential. "The community's high-quality finishes, larger home sizes and modern aesthetic will make it a refined and premier living option for prospects in the area."

Situated at 26915 Pacific Highway S., the midrise community sits one mile from Woodmont Park, which offers forested trails and beach access. Nearby Saltwater State Park and the Des Moines Waterfront offer additional recreational options. Interstate 5 is located moments east of the community and provides expedient access to the greater Seattle metro and beyond. Residents will also have access to multiple bus routes and a new stop on the Link Light Rail, which provides connectivity to the city's thriving tech-centric job markets. 

Modera Woodmont Beach will offer one-, two- and three-bedroom homes with various layouts. Community amenities will include a resort-style swimming pool, hot tub, outdoor deck, grilling area, outdoor dining, resident clubhouse, coffee bar, dog park, children's playground and a club-quality fitness studio. Residents will also have access to a coworking lounge with private workstations, package storage and gated parking with EV-charging stations. The community will be built to, and is pursuing, an NGBS Bronze certification.

Homes will feature air conditioning, wood-style plank flooring, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, tile backsplashes, custom soft-close cabinetry, spacious closets, in-home washers and dryers, key fob access and programmable thermostats. Select homes will offer private patios or balconies, chef's islands with storage and pendant lighting. Designer bathrooms will include quartz countertops and backlit mirrors.

About Mill Creek Residential
Mill Creek Residential is a national investment and rental housing company focused on developing, acquiring, constructing, and operating multifamily and built-to-rent single-family rental communities in targeted markets nationwide. Headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, the company operates across the United States through a seasoned team of professionals, with a presence in many of the nation's most desirable markets, including Seattle, Portland, the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, Southern California, Salt Lake City, Phoenix, Denver, Dallas, Austin, Houston, South Florida, Tampa, Orlando, Atlanta, Nashville, Charlotte, Raleigh, Washington, D.C., New Jersey, New York, and Boston. As of December 31, 2025, the company's portfolio is comprised of 150 communities representing more than 42,600 rental homes operating or under construction. Visit MillCreekPlaces.com for more information.

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