The Enso (website) is Vulcan’s newest luxury condominium that’s part of the 2201 Westlake project consisting of an office tower, residential tower, restuarant, wine bar and retail. It is convieniently located across the street from The 2200.
Enso residential tower will be 19-stories tall with 135 one- and two-bedroom and sky townhomes units on floors 5 thru 19. Homes will feature European kitchens, 9-10′ ceilings, spa-like bathrooms, air conditioning, double-sided fireplaces and decks.
Building amenities include roof-top deck with outdoor kitchen, a community great room, a wine room, and a state-of-the-art fitness center.
I was able to view the finishes for the Enso and floor plans and they are incredible. Upscale finishes include granite & marble countertops, beautiful cabinetry and glass backsplashes. Though, the carpet choice is unusual. One floor plan got my attention, literally two walls were floor to ceiling glass. Construction is planned for Summer 2006 with a Winter 2008 completion date.
Open One Bedroom
- 703 sq ft, low $400,000s to high $500,000s
One Bedroom
- 705-895 sq ft, mid $400,000s to mid $700,000s
One Bedroom + Den
- 877-977 sq ft, high $500,000s to low $800,000s
Two Bedroom
- 1127-1375 sq ft, high $700,000s to over $1 million
Penthouses
- 1559-2285 sq ft, price over $1.6 million
For information about the Enso presale lottery, please see Vulcan Presale Process. Visit Enso at: www.EnsoLiving.com
Post updated 7/19/06
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March 8th, 2008 at 1:43 pm
Hi Ben,
What makes ENSO a green building. It’s listed as a green building in seattle but the only information I can find about the building in this regard is it uses and efficent heating system for both water and heat. Is that the only reason it’s considered a green building? Thanks for all the great informaion Ben, keep it comming.
-Matt
March 8th, 2008 at 1:59 pm
Matt – Vulcan has a website, albeit, self-promotional, regarding their green construction projects in SLU. Here’s the ENSO entry:
http://www.whatsgreen.com/residential/enso
It does have green features but not as many as Vulcan’s other projects currently under development.
October 11th, 2008 at 1:28 pm
Enso looks amazing… The corner of Denny and Westlake is exploding with activity. Has anyone been able to do a hard hat tour? Any word on the actual views? We are seriously considering a purchase at Enso, however, we want to wait until the building has been completed. We have been disappointed at the level of finish at some projects and pleasantly surprised at others. The pre-sale is to risky because you really don’t know the level of finish you will ultimately get. However, we went down to the South Lake Union Center of “Discovery” and the Enso finishes were amazing. Anyone else thinking about buying at Enso. How about the brick one across the street? I think it’s called Rolling or Rollins? Is that name something to do with music???? Rolling Stones or Henry Rollins??? Just seems odd…
October 11th, 2008 at 2:19 pm
Waiting may not be a bad idea, especially in this market. One thing to consider though is that a few stacks have been popular and may not be available after the project completes. But, there will still be ample options. I got an update two weeks ago and they were at 60% sold. As for Rollin Street Flats…Westlake Avenue was originally named Rollin Street.
January 22nd, 2009 at 6:35 pm
Please inform how many units are unsold. Has there been any reduction in prices with the new market? PARTICULARLY THE LOWER END NON WATER VIEW. Thank You. Mike Park Tacoma.
January 25th, 2009 at 11:30 am
Of Vulcan’s three developments, Enso is the best selling property and there hasn’t been much news or info on Enso pricing. Currently, Vulcan is placing a priority on moving, and adjusting prices at, Veer Lofts and Rollin Street. Though, I suspect we’ll see adjustments at Enso as the year progresses.
April 17th, 2009 at 2:07 pm
I recently stopped by the Discovery center and asked about Enso. The gentleman I talked to seemed to get rather defensive when I asked him about their soon-to-be-announced price “adjustments.” He told me he didn’t think prices downtown would move very much compared to other areas, and when I brought up the facts that downtown inventory levels are at historic highs (15 months) and the Case-Shiller index for the Seattle area is currently experiencing its sharpest decline since the market topped, he quickly excused himself and walked away. I will be very interested to see how things shake out for the downtown condo market this year, especially with all of this new inventory coming into the market.
November 2nd, 2009 at 2:07 pm
It is now November and still no word on a definitive closing date… I’ve heard of its rumors, but think that Enso should hurry up and lower either their unit prices or their ridiculously high HODs. That will be the quickest way for them to achieve their 51% buyer mark in time for the deadline. Seems like the team is just waiting for the potential buyers to give up and purchase other homes so that Enso can convert into yet another apartment building. What are they waiting for? And why are they delaying so much??
November 2nd, 2009 at 3:33 pm
Enso Buyer,
I thought they offered a price adjustment to existing pre-sale buyers. They mentioned that they are planning to start closing in December, but they’re also expecting that a number of pre-sale buyers won’t close. Pre-sales are probably close to 70% now and they’re anticipating/hoping for around 51% to actually close.
They sent a letter out last month (Matt posted it on his blog), but it doesn’t appear they sent it to every Enso buyer.
November 4th, 2009 at 11:50 am
They have already lowered their prices and have already reached the required pre sale numbers. Enso has satisfied the occupancy rules as a condo building. I think the letter went to no-contingency buyers. Anyway, Fannie Mae approval will be announced this week, so all we are waiting for is our move in dates now. The process has been slow, but is going well thank. I am very excited to get my closing and move-in dates and get in there as soon as possible!