Wilson Ave | Southeast Bend
About the Home:
- Accessible to all using principles of Universal Design (see video below)
- Detached single family home
- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- 1,350 sq ft living space
- Attached garage
- Net zero energy for low utility costs
- Middle income (about $82,000-$135,000 gross annual income)
- Located in SE Bend, walkable to Ponderosa Park and Larkspur Community Center
- Target home sale June 2025!
How Do I Apply?
- Fill out a quick eligibility form to see if you meet basic requirements.
- Secure a loan prequalification letter. See our preferred lending partners below.
- If eligible, you’ll be invited to submit a full application for this unique homeownership opportunity.
Wilson Ave: A First-of-Its-Kind Home in Bend
What if a home could be sustainable, affordable, and accessible to all?
This is a first-of-its-kind home in Bend—net zero, middle-income, and built with Universal Design at its core. Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity and Hiatus Homes teamed up to create a model for the future. Built through partnership. Made for everyone.
Why It Matters
- Bend’s Housing Crisis – With the median home price around $750,000, homeownership is increasingly out of reach for the local workforce. A household would need to earn around $200K to afford a median home in Bend.
- 95% of Central Oregon employers say the housing crisis impacts their ability to hire (Bend Chamber). This home offers a real solution to keep families in the community where they work.
- Meeting local needs – Most affordable homeownership programs cap eligibility at 80% (AMI). That leaves middle-income households with few paths to homeownership. This project serves as a unique model for how we can bridge that gap and create attainable homes for those earning 80-120% AMI.
- Energy-Efficient & Sustainable – Built to Net Zero energy standards, reducing utility costs and ensuring long-term affordability.
- Designed for Everyone – Constructed with Universal Design principles, meaning it’s usable for all people, without the need for adaptation.
Partners:
Sustainable. Affordable. Accessible to All.
Habitat’s Preferred Lending Partners
loanDepot
Katie Pelchar
KPelchar@loandepot.com
(541) 678-6334 office
(503) 593-1416 cell
(541) 678-6334 fax
KPelchar@loandepot.com
www.loanDepot.com/kpelchar
721 SW Industrial Way Ste 120
Bend, Oregon 97702
NMLS #1588514
Umpqua Bank Home Lending
Matt Martino
MattMartino@UmpquaBank.com
541-312-4853 office
541-213-3486 cell
530-672-5802 fax
www.umpquabank.com/matt-martino
NMLS #1551518
Guild Mortgage
Leilani Olson
leilanio@guildmortgage.net
541.526.1241 office
541.706.1880 cell
541.526.1245 fax
3835 SW 21st St. Ste 104
Redmond, OR 97756
www.branches.guildmortgage.com
NMLS #692868 | Company NMLS #3274