Attainable Homeownership in Hilltop: 1DROP Member Kiara Daniels Lists 17th Street Homes
1DROP member Kiara Daniels and 3D Homes have reached a major milestone: 17th Street Homes is complete and now officially listed for sale!
Featuring a mix of brand-new townhomes and single-family residences, what started as a vision to create pathways to attainable homeownership in Tacoma’s Hilltop neighborhood has turned into a fully realized community built with intention, care, and local leadership.
👉 Learn more about this project's groundbreaking event here.
Design. Development. Dignity.
Kiara Daniels and 3D Homes designed 17th Street Homes with community stability and wealth generation top of mind. Featuring 3-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom townhomes as well as single-family residences, the project combines modern architecture with practical functionality:
Thoughtful Layouts: Open-concept living spaces, 3BD/3.5BA floor plans, flexible layouts, and attached garages.
Attainable Pathways: Quality middle housing with buyer incentives, including down payment assistance, to help local families build generational equity.
Community Alignment: Transforming a formerly underutilized site across from an elementary school into homes built for long-term neighborhood stability.
Explore the listing here. Explore available units, floor plans, and down payment assistance options.
“Hilltop is where I purchased my first home for myself, It was important for me to come back to my roots. My whole reason for being in development is to build out my community, and that starts with Hilltop.”
Behind the Development: Partnering for Impact
Building housing takes a strong, mission-aligned capital ecosystem. Watch how funding partners like Bellevue Lending teamed up with 1DROP co-founder Reggie Brown to support Kiara through acquisition, mentorship, and construction financing—taking 17th Street Homes from concept to completion.
17th Street Homes stands as a prime example of what happens when underrepresented developers gain access to the right guidance and capital. Huge congratulations to Kiara, the 3D Homes team, and key partners—including Bellevue Lending, Northwest Investment Partners (NIPCRE), and Movement Mortgage—for bringing this flagship development across the finish line!
About 3D Homes
3D Homes is a female-led development and consulting firm dedicated to bridging the gap between community needs and quality housing solutions. The firm specializes in middle housing development and land acquisition with a focus on creating generational wealth and neighborhood stability.
About 1DROP
1DROP is a collective of underrepresented real estate developers addressing the Puget Sound housing crisis. We are committed to empowering underrepresented developers to build housing for all wages, all stages, and all ages while growing access to generational wealth.
1DROP achieves its mission by internally providing:
Apprenticeships for aspiring underrepresented developers.
Co-development frameworks for emerging underrepresented developers to navigate partnership models.
Mentorship, networking, resources and supports for all underrepresented developers.
and externally:
Advocating for funding for underrepresented developers and their projects.
Educating on and advancing policy solutions that enable more housing.
For those inspired to learn more or get involved in supporting equitable housing, visit 1DROP's website to explore our initiatives and join us in making an impact.
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