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May 14, 2019
Take a tour of Seattle's backyard cottages
Organizers from AIA Seattle say the small units could increase housing affordability and let seniors stay near family.
The construction cost for this unit in West Seattle was $80,000 in 2012. But expect to pay at least $120,000 for a similar unit today.
This two-story, 800-square-foot cottage on Capitol Hill has vaulted living and kitchen spaces.
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