Fremont Hill combines affordability, homeownership pathways, and long-term protections that keep housing connected to community health.
Through a generous gift and investments from SENT, the property now known as Fremont Hill was acquired just north of the Avondale East building in Hi-Crest. The West side of the property was gifted to SENT by Fellowship Hi-Crest Church. The East side of the property was partially donated by a private donor and partially purchased by SENT. The currently undeveloped property, sits just off 29th Street flanking Fremont, serving as the northern entrance to the Hi-Crest neighborhood.
The property is divided into two sides, 15 acres of Fremont Hill East, and 14 acres of Fremont Hill West. The East side of Fremont would be dedicated to Community Development, Community Resources, and Mixed-Use Residential. The West side of Fremont would be a mixture of mixed-income single-family homes. Housing would target first-time homeowners or families looking for quality, affordable living opportunities.
Fremont Hill is organized into three interconnected phases. Together, they create a balanced mix of housing options and neighborhood-supporting spaces while maintaining a cohesive vision for long-term community health.
Fremont Hill Phase I - Johnson-Betts Meadows
SENT is bringing 176 affordable units to Southeast Topeka through Johnson-Betts Meadows, a multi-family apartment complex that will provide housing stability for low-to-moderate-income families.
This phase provides professionally managed, well-designed apartments that expand housing options for individuals and families who are not seeking or ready for homeownership but still deserve stability, safety, and quality.
Fremont Hill Phase II - New Heights
New Heights is the single-family home component of the Fremont Hill development. This phase focuses entirely on 48 owner-occupied homes designed to support long-term residency and neighborhood stability.
Homes within New Heights are structured with safeguards that prioritize people over speculation and encourage sustainable homeownership. These protections help ensure the homes remain accessible and connected to the community over time.
Fremont Hill reflects SENT’s belief that meaningful change happens step by step and home by home. This is not a quick intervention or a standalone project, but part of a broader, relational strategy rooted in Hi-Crest.
Fremont Hill Phase III - Community & Commercial Spaces
The final phase of Fremont Hill is reserved for community and commercial spaces that support daily life, connection, and access to resources. While the exact mix of uses will evolve over time, this phase is intentionally designed to serve the neighborhood rather than dictate it.
By allowing flexibility in this phase, SENT ensures the development can adapt to community priorities and emerging needs without compromising the overall vision.
Partnering With Our Community
Requests for Proposals
Fremont Hill is not just about construction projects. They represent stability for families, dignity in housing, and long-term care for a neighborhood that matters.
At SENT, we believe the strongest work is done through relationships, transparency, and shared responsibility. Our Requests for Proposals are an invitation to partner with us in delivering quality, durability, and stewardship for this community-centered development.
We are seeking partners who understand both the technical demands of the work and the human importance of getting it right.