The Housing Authority of Snohomish County (HASCO) has started construction on Leonard Crossing Apartments, an affordable multifamily community planned for Cedar Avenue in Marysville. The nearly $47 million development will deliver 124 apartments on a four-acre site located near downtown amenities, including grocery options and medical services. The location is intended to give future residents convenient access to everyday needs and community resources.
Leonard Crossing is designed as a family-oriented property with a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom units. All 124 apartments will be part of a single complex, adding a meaningful number of income-restricted homes to the local housing inventory. The project aligns with HASCO’s broader mission to expand housing opportunities in Snohomish County, and the groundbreaking coincides with the agency’s 55th anniversary.
HASCO CEO Laurie Olson described the start of construction as a milestone for the organization and the Marysville community, noting that the new homes reflect long-term efforts by the agency and its partners. While specific rent levels and affordability thresholds were not disclosed, the development is framed as an affordable housing initiative rather than a market-rate project.
The Inland Group is slated to begin full construction on the property this year, advancing the site from groundbreaking into active development. The project timeline anticipates that leasing activity will commence by 2028, providing several years for vertical construction, interior build-out, and final delivery. This multi-year schedule positions Leonard Crossing as part of the medium-term pipeline of new multifamily inventory for Marysville.
Planned on-site amenities are intended to support resident comfort and community engagement. The property will feature on-site management, a clubhouse with lounge space and a kitchen, an exercise room, a game room, and dedicated bike storage. These features are designed to provide both practical services and shared spaces, which are often important for affordable housing communities seeking to foster resident stability and connection.
Keith James of The Inland Group highlighted the firm’s ongoing collaboration with HASCO, emphasizing the goal of delivering much-needed affordable housing to Marysville efficiently and on schedule. While the article does not outline specific financing structures or capital sources, the scale of the nearly $47 million, 124-unit project underscores sustained public and private commitment to expanding affordable rental options in the area.
