Levant Senior Cottages

Levant Senior Cottages, developed by Wakeland Housing and Development Corporation in partnership with San Diego County and San Diego Kind, is a groundbreaking, highly-needed 127-unit affordable housing community for low income seniors—55+—in Linda Vista. Completed in mid 2024, this $48.9 million project sits on a 4.5 acre former county child welfare site leased for $1/year, ensuring long term affordability for 70 years.

Featuring 18 single story bungalow-style cottages clustered around two two-story amenity buildings and a central community center, the overall design reflects a close-knit, village-like atmosphere inspired by the iconic California-bungalow typology. Natural materials like warm wood and vibrant splashes of orange with plentiful greenery create a wonderfully relaxing and welcoming environment. Residences include 108 studios and 18 one-bedrooms, with 32 units reserved for frail seniors in need of supportive care. Rents range from $603 to $1,206 monthly, capped at roughly 30% of residents’ income (25–50% AMI), with 70 units backed by project based vouchers from San Diego Housing Commission.

The beautiful, daylit community space includes a large multipurpose room with a kitchen, computer lab, fitness room, picnic areas, a small pet park, and accessible courtyard gardens—all promoting social engagement and wellness, which are vital for healthy seniors. Onsite resident services are delivered by Wakeland, while St. Paul’s PACE offers wraparound healthcare for qualifying residents.

Conveniently located near Linda Vista Community Park, transit, grocery stores, hospitals, and cooling breezes from Tecolote Canyon, Levant Senior Cottages exemplifies a sustainable, independent-living prototype addressing senior homelessness and housing insecurity in San Diego.