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Pillar Properties

Seattle, WA 51–200 employees 4 principals

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About Pillar Properties

Pillar Properties is a real estate operator headquartered in Seattle, WA. Pillar Properties operates in Atlanta, Georgia, Charleston, South Carolina and Columbia, South Carolina. Its investment focus is on Affordable Housing, Multifamily - Ground-up and Senior Housing.

Pillar Properties is a privately held real estate development and management firm based in Seattle, Washington. Established in 2006, the company employs between 51 and 200 individuals and is part of the R.D. Merrill Company, a family enterprise with roots dating back to the 1890s. Pillar Properties focuses on multifamily and senior housing projects, primarily within the Puget Sound region. The company has developed over 7,000 residential units, with a total development cost exceeding $2 billion. Currently, it manages a portfolio of 2,114 apartment homes and has plans to add approximately 750 units in the coming years. Notable projects include The Verge in Auburn, Washington, featuring 226 apartments and 1,993 square feet of street-level retail space. In the senior housing sector, Pillar Properties has delivered over 3,000 units through its collaboration with sister company Merrill Gardens and is actively managing a development pipeline of more than ten projects.

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Pillar Properties's project portfolio

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Markets and themes

Markets Pillar Properties operates in

  • Atlanta, Georgia
  • Charleston, South Carolina
  • Columbia, South Carolina
  • Greenville-Anderson, South Carolina
  • Huntsville-Florence, Alabama
  • Los Angeles, California (LA)
  • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, Washington
  • Portland, Oregon
  • Sacramento, California
  • Salinas, California
  • San Bernardino-Riverside-Ontario, California (Inland Empire)
  • San Diego, California
  • San Francisco - Oakland Bay Area, California
  • San Jose, California
  • Seattle, Washington
  • Stockton, California

Investment themes at Pillar Properties

  • Affordable Housing
  • Multifamily - Ground-up
  • Senior Housing

Capabilities

  • AIM Attendee
  • Asset Management
  • Construction Management
  • Custom Homes
  • Luxury
  • Mixed Use
  • NMHC OpTech Attendee
  • Urban infill

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Frequently asked questions about Pillar Properties

What does Pillar Properties do?
Pillar Properties is a privately held real estate development and management firm based in Seattle, Washington.
Where is Pillar Properties based?
Pillar Properties is headquartered in Seattle, WA.
What markets does Pillar Properties operate in?
Pillar Properties is active in Atlanta, Georgia, Charleston, South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, Greenville-Anderson, South Carolina, Huntsville-Florence, Alabama, and Los Angeles, California (LA).
How many employees does Pillar Properties have?
Pillar Properties has 51–200 employees.
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Pillar Properties at a glance

Tier
Established
Operator type
Developer, Owner
Headcount
51–200
Units owned
5,000-10,000
Units managed
5,000-10,000
Property mgmt
Self-Managed
Markets
16
Principals
4

Contact Pillar Properties

1938 Fairview Avenue E, Suite 300, Seattle, WA 98102, USA
www.pillarproperties.com/development