The Fifth Street Commons is a co-housing community made up of 16 self-contained condominiums with carports and a solar-electric common house that features a shared laundry room and guest room, as well as a kitchen, dining room, living room, and 3/4 bathroom.

Other community features include a shared storage room, workshop, steampunk play structure, organic garden, worm bins, and recycling shed.

C101 (coming soon)

This recently remodeled lower-level unit features two bedrooms, one bath, and measures approximately 700 square feet. Improvements made in 2023 include hardwood floors, baseboards, paint throughout, and a new stainless steel dishwasher, microwave, and range. A newly built pantry doubles the kitchen storage area, and an energy-efficient and economical heat pump/AC replaces the old gas furnace. New shutters and roller window coverings have also been added throughout.

This unit is one of only three that are easily accessible. It’s close to the common house and includes covered parking for one vehicle. Sold as-is, inspection for buyer verification only.

Price: $316,000
HOA dues: $232 per month

For more information, please send email via our Contact page.

Floor plan

Location within the community

Exterior

Kitchen

Living room

Bedrooms

Bathroom

FAQ

Can I rent the unit?

No.

What’s expected of residents in the community?

We work together to steward our shared areas, including the grounds and garden, Common House, building exteriors, carports, parking lot, fencing, recycling, and other areas. We meet monthly to discuss and make decisions that impact us all. Residents are expected to participate in work parties and meetings.

What kind of activities do you take part in as a community?

In addition to work parties and meetings, we have planned and spontaneous social gatherings and potlucks.

What type of buyers are you looking for?

We value diversity and multigenerational balance and are looking for people who are strong communitarians.

Do we have to have previous experience living in cohousing?

No, but you need to be community-minded. The Fifth Street Commons is a village within a village. For most of human history, people lived in small groups like this one. The fact that the Fifth Street Commons is located within the town of Langley is an added benefit.

Here’s a series of questions from another cohousing community that can help you determine whether cohousing is a fit for you.

Did you all decide to become a community together?

No. Most cohousing communities start out that way, but our history is different.

Do you share regular meals?

Many cohousing communities do, but we do not. We have scheduled (once a month) and spontaneous potlucks.

Are you a commune?

No

Do you share a religion or belief system?

No

Are the condos self-contained?

Yes

Will the current owners finance the unit?

No