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The Garden Court Condominium (1631 16th Avenue) is one of my favorite buildings on the tree-lined east side of Capitol Hill. Completed in 1929 the Garden Court oozes period charm and tons of character – coved ceilings, arches, mahogany picture rails and French doors. The Garden Court features a serene park-like garden…a rare hidden oasis on Capitol Hill.

Unit #316 is a 640 square foot one-bedroom + den home that is currently priced at $174,900. That’s 42% below its last sale price of $300,000 in 2007…a great opportunity to own a home at the Garden Court.

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Listing information and photos courtesy of the Kendra Todd Group, Keller Williams Greater Seattle

Update 9/17/11: This edition of the featured spotlight property, Unit #401 at the Rowan, is now under contract.

The Rowan is a Capitol Hill classic originally built in 1927 and converted to a condominium in 2005. The conversion was beautifully done maintaining the building’s period details and charm while offering modern conveniences.

Unit #401 is a bright top-floor one-bedroom home featuring oak hardwood floors, coved ceilings, graceful archways, crystal door knobs, new windows and a tiled counter top. Other amenities include in-unit washer and dryer, extra storage and parking.

This is a short sale listing offered at $199,000.

The current offer price is 33% below its last sale price in 2005. An identical unit one floor below sold for $202,000 earlier this year making this a good value. Perfect as a starter home or investment property.

Situated on a tree-lined street just a block off of Capitol Hill’s 15th Avenue business district, the Rowan is exceptionally close to many local shops, cafe’s and businesses in the neighborhood.

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Listing information and images courtesy of Kirk Russell, John L. Scott Real Estate.

This week’s condo spotlight is Pike Lofts Unit #302.

Pike Lofts is located in Capitol Hill’s eclectic and hip Pike/Pine Corridor. Completed in 1998, the building remains a favorite as units don’t stay on the market very long. Pike Lofts offer large open home plans, oversized windows and is centrally situated between downtown Seattle and Capitol Hill’s endless entertainment, restaurant and nightlife venues. Plus, it’s pet friendly.

Unit #302 is new on the market and is available for $324,950. This light and airy home offers high ceilings, an inviting open floor plan, fire place, a window wall offering sunset and city views, and in-suite washer and dryer. The kitchen features slate flooring, granite counters and an efficient island with breakfast bar. Parking is included and the building is FHA approved.

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Listing info and photos courtesy of Lori Campion, Keller Williams Greater Seattle.

Trace North, located in Capitol Hill’s hip Pike/Pine Triangle district has just reduced prices on 14 condominium homes. According to the promotional piece, the reductions range from $60,000 to $110,000 of the previous (though not necessarily last) list prices.

Trace North is FHA approved with loans available with 3.5% down. | www.TraceLofts.com

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Updated 11/12/2010 – revised prices.

The small boutique 744 Harvard Condominium development located in Capitol Hill’s desirable Harvard-Belmont District is back on the market. The 744 Harvard features only 4 upscale homes, of which, only two remain available – the Penthouse (#300) and unit #200.

Developed by Ironwood Investments and designed by Studio Meng Strazarra, these homes offer superior concrete and steel frame construction with a loose set flagstone facade. Inside, you’ll find:

• Bamboo and Teak flooring
• Gourmet kitchens with Viking professional Bosch appliances
• Slab granite counters
• Gas fireplaces in living room and master suite
• Radiant heat floorings
• Direct access to home via the elevator
• Two parking spaces

These units first came on the market in late 2008 / early 2009 with the smaller units on the 100 level having sold leaving the two upper level homes available at steeply reduced prices.

Unit #200: 3-bedrooms, 2.5 baths within 2,074 square feet of living space is presently listed at $949,950, a $50,000 reduction from its most recent offer price. It was originally listed in February 2009 at $1,850,000. As of 11/12/2010, #200 is priced at $799,000.

Penthouse (Unit #300): 3-bedroom, 2.5 baths within 2,021 square feet of living space was just reduced by $250,000 to $949,950. It was originally listed in August 2008 at $1,950,000. As of 11/12/2010, #300 is priced at $825,000.

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The homes are available for viewing by appointment only, however the condo specialists with The Seattle Condo Blog will be able to coordinate a tour for interested buyers. Though not technically short sales, purchases will require lender approval.

The exclusive Harvard and Highland condominium development in the Harvard-Belmont district of Capitol Hill is nearing completion and is celebrating with a public grand opening on Saturday, July 25th from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Thereafter, showings and tours will be by appointment only.

Harvard and Highand (website) consists of 38 luxury homes situated within 5 brick and stone-faced buildings enclosing a beautifully landscaped courtyard. These well-appointed homes are quite spacious ranging from 1,740 square feet for a two-bedroom unit to a 3,750 square foot three-bedroom “grand” penthouse. The homes are being offered from $1.5 to $4.9 million. Of the 38 homes, 21 have been sold leaving just 17 homes available for purchase.

Here’s just a short list of the features and finishes offered:

• Gracious 9′ ceilings in the main rooms, all featuring coffer detailing with custom crown moldings
• Wolfe cooktops and wall ovens, Sub-Zero refrigerators, Asko dishwashers
• Solid cherry wood kitchen cabinets
• Solid 5.25″ baseboard with custom detailing, and elegant 5.5″ crown moldings
• State-of-the-art acoustically engineered designs, with “tried, tested and proven” double-insulated wall construction and a special multi-layer composite floor system (the top layer of which is tongue-and-groove engineered hardwood flooring)
• Radiant-heated stone tile floor surfaces in master bathrooms
• All suites fully air conditioned with highly efficient and ultra-quiet heat pump units
• Secure private parking with 2, 3 or 4 spaces per home (depending upon suite size)

Additional design features can be viewed here.

Harvard and Highland is situated on the former Scottish Rite Masonic Temple site on Capitol Hill and is designed by Studio Meng Strazzara and developed by Admiralty Group, LLC.

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Update 12/14/08: The SLOG’s write up of the auction. Units sold approximately 80% of the list price, about 30% above the minimum bid price.

The Press, a condo conversion on Capitol Hill, will be auctioning off 18 remaining units on Saturday, December 13th.

The Press development includes two buildings, a converted apartment building at the corner of Belmont and Pine St and the adjacent new construction addition. Minimum bids for one-bedrooms begin at $185,000 (last asking price ranged from $334,950 – $364,950) while the minimum bids for the two-bedroom range from $210,000 to $255,000 (last asking price ranged from $364,950 – $467,450).

The presentation center is open daily between 10 am and 5 pm at 1610 Belmont Avenue.

The auction will be held at the Grand Hyatt Seattle at 721 Pine Street. Interested bidders should review the auction website thoroughly as an auction registration form and deposit are required.

www.PressCondos.com/auction.html

Recent news articles:
No Parking Anytime: Condos being put up for bids at about half price – Seattle PI 12/2/08
Press release – Seattle PI 11/18/08

UPDATE: This unit has sold and is no longer available.

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Hip and urban open one-bedroom loft in the heart of the eclectic Pike/Pine neighborhood. Trace Lofts #308 is the first resale available at the recently converted 1919 building.

This inviting home features large South facing windows creating a light-filled, warm interior that’s accented with exposed brick walls, timber ceiling & reclaimed Douglas Fir floors. The richly appointed modern kitchen features mahogany-stained oak cabinets & Inca Basalt tiled countertops and is equipped with GE Profile stainless steel appliances including a gas range.

The home’s industrial loft character includes high ceilings with exposed duct work and piping. Trace Lofts is in the center of the revitalized Pike/Pine triangle and is close to everything – entertainment, nightlife, shops, cafes and bistros.

Offered at: $315,000
Unit info:  615 sq ft, includes extra storage and assigned parking
Pet friendly: Yes
MLS#: 28185785

This property is listed with TSCB’s Ben Kakimoto & Barb Andersen.

A few weeks ago Seventeen07 condominium, a conversion at 1707 Boylston Ave on Capitol Hill, had put up for auction 17 unsold units.  They successfully sold 14 at auction (apparently holding back 3 units) for over $3 million.

Now, those 3 remaining units are back on the market at “auction pricing”:

• Unit #110, a studio listed at $110,000, not remodeled
• Unit #102, a one-bedroom listed at $239,000
• Unit #307, a one-bedroom listed at $245,000, not remodeled

Capitol Hill condo
We’ve just re-listed a fantastic Capitol Hill condo on Melrose. The top-floor North unit (only two units per floor) with direct elevator access is now being offered at just $369,000.

This unique condo is situated in a great location at the apex of downtown, South Lake Union, Pike/Pine and the Broadway district. Everything you need is just a short jaunt from your front door – work, relaxation, dining, entertainment, shops and groceries.

The price was reduced significantly to offer buyers an opportunity to pick-up this fabulous unit below market, before it hits the rental market. Click here for more info and photos.

Amazing Belltown Rental
A client of mine has an amazing lease opportunity in Belltown available. This large 638 square foot one-bedroom with parking is available for just $1,350 per month. The rental price also includes all utilities except electricity.

Site 17 is a concrete and steel building located in the heart of Belltown with its eclectic array of cafes, night life options, restaurants and retail. It’s also just blocks from the Pike Place Market and the waterfront. The building offers a club room, fitness center and roof top decks.

The property is managed by TSCB’s partner, Sound Property Management. Contact Craig or Chris at (206) 427-8762 for leasing info.

Greenwood Townhome
This unique, two-bedroom light-filled end-unit boasts 1,240 of open living space, larger than most two-bedroom townhomes on the market. Inside, you’ll find hardwood floors, bay windows, a bright kitchen with eating bar, a gas fireplace, large bedrooms, full-sized washer/dryer, garage, a second floor deck and a fully-enclosed private brick patio and garden area.

Your new home is close to Green Lake and Greenwood shops, cafes and entertainment venues. Easy community to I-5, downtown and redeveloped Northgate area. This home is being offered at $324,950. Click here for more info and photos.