Village Walk | Belmont, CA

At 5th Avenue and Broadway in Belmont, the neighborhood is defined by single-family residences and a residential fabric that has grown up over time. Sares Regis saw an opportunity to add new townhouses here, bringing more homes to the area while respecting the character of the street.

The central challenge was scale. Fifteen homes on one site could easily read as a single large development beside much smaller neighbors. BDE Architecture worked with the client to break that massing into two distinct structures with differing scale and architectural treatments, matching the existing residential fabric. The design uses the existing grade to partially bury the first level and garage, reducing the overall height of the development, while a varied roof line, craftsman details and covered decks balance the townhouses with the adjacent houses.

Completed in 2024 in Type VB construction, Village Walk gives residents a central courtyard and covered decks for outdoor living, and gives the neighborhood new homes that feel at home on the block. The result shows how added housing can arrive at a scale its neighbors recognize.

Address: 1361 5th Ave, Belmont, CA, 94002

Client: Sares Regis

Number of Units: 15

Construction Type: VB

Year Completed: 2024

Photographer: Brian Kitts (2024)

A row of modern multi-story townhouses with beige and gray siding under a clear blue sky. There is a sidewalk and parking area with several parked cars in front of the buildings, along with some small landscaped trees and bench seating.
Exterior of a white multi-story residential building with balconies and large windows, under a clear blue sky.
Night view of a modern apartment complex with lit windows, in a parking lot with several cars, under a clear blue sky.
An aerial view of a suburban neighborhood at sunset, showing rows of residential buildings, streets, parking lots, and a railway.
View of a courtyard between two modern multi-story buildings with light-colored siding and balconies, featuring landscaped gardens and paved walkways, during dusk with exterior lighting.
Modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a wooden dining table with a black centerpiece, and large windows allowing natural light.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a white countertop, a stainless steel oven, a black faucet, and large windows with sunlight streaming in. There are green plants and bowls on the counter.
A bedroom with a bed, window, and ceiling light fixture. A sliding door leads to a balcony with outdoor chairs and a view of trees and neighboring buildings.
Modern bathroom with white vanity, black fixtures, large mirror, potted plant, and towels on black towel bars. Light-colored tile floor and part of a glass shower enclosure are visible.