Richland · Benton County
Badger Mountain South
A long-horizon master-planned area on the south slope of Badger Mountain, and one of the most active new-construction zones in Eastern Washington.
- 1,500
- Acres
- 5,000
- Units planned
- 2037
- Revised buildout
Badger Mountain South is a master-planned development on roughly 1,500 acres on the south side of Badger Mountain. The developer, Nor Am Investments, has described an end goal of about 5,000 household units spanning both single-family homes and apartments. The original plan put completion around 2030; following a slower start than projected, the revised buildout date is now approximately 2037.
Buying here means buying beside a decade of remaining construction. That is not a drawback. It is a thing to plan around.
That timeline is the most important thing a buyer here should internalize. Purchasing in an area with a decade of remaining buildout means purchasing next to future construction, future roads, and future phases whose exact product mix is not yet fixed. That is not a drawback so much as a fact to plan around. It affects which lots face permanent open space versus future development, and it is worth asking about phase maps before writing an offer.
The area's defining physical feature is its relationship to Badger Mountain Centennial Preserve, with trail access close at hand for much of the development. The named subdivisions platted on the mountain's south side are where that buildout is actually happening: West Village recorded 505 lots across six phases between 2017 and 2021, Goose Ridge Estates 324 lots across six phases from 2020 into 2026, and South Orchard 290 lots across two phases in 2024 and 2025.
Housing Stock
- Predominantly 2000s-onward construction, with active building continuing at the southern edge
- Master-planned mix of single-family homes and multifamily, targeting roughly 5,000 total units at full buildout
- Contemporary floor plans and current energy-code construction
- Subdivisions on the mountain's south side include West Village (505 lots), Goose Ridge Estates (324 lots) and South Orchard (290 lots)
- Slope and elevation vary across the area, which affects view corridors and site work
Getting Around
- South Richland location, with Keene Road and the Queensgate corridor as primary connections
- Queensgate Drive is being extended at Keene Road as part of the Terraces at Queensgate South development, with a planned roundabout intended to connect to the south side of Badger Mountain
Parks & Amenities
- Trail access to Badger Mountain Centennial Preserve
- Proximity to the Queensgate retail and commercial corridor
Utilities & Services
- City of Richland utilities; service phasing follows development phasing, so confirm availability per parcel and phase
School District
Listed for reference only. Attendance boundaries change and can differ street to street, so confirm the assigned schools for any specific address directly with the district.
Thinking about Badger Mountain South?
I’d rather tell you what a place is actually like to buy in than talk you into it. Ask me anything: what’s coming, what to inspect, what it tends to cost.
Area information is gathered from public sources and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Development plans, construction timelines, zoning, utilities and district boundaries change, so verify anything you intend to rely on. Nothing here is a representation about the people who live in an area. All real estate offered is subject to the federal Fair Housing Act and the Washington Law Against Discrimination. Equal Housing Opportunity.