Downtown | Pioneer Square
Smith Tower Condos?
The Seattle Times is reporting the new owners of Seattle’s venerable Smith Tower has designs on converting it to condos. Chicago-based Walton Street Capital filed papers with the city Wednesday to begin what could be a months-long process of getting approval to redo the tower as housing. Some people seem to think it may be…
Seattle Core Neighborhood Condo Market Trends
Here’s some information readers may find useful. I’ve highlighted market trend activity for three core neighborhoods – Downtown, Capitol Hill and Queen Anne – as this is were the bulk of condos and lofts are located. Click on link below. There are three graphs for each neighborhood: Condos for Sale, Sold & Pending Average Price…
Condo Updates
CityView Condos – Leschi CityView held its brokers open sneak preview today. The builder did a great job at renovations. I updated the post with current pricing, photos & review – view CityView post. The grand opening is this weekend the weekend of February 24th. Maris – Shilshole Construction on this boutique condo at Shilshole…
2007 State of Downtown
The Downtown Seattle Association (DSA) held its 2007 State of Downtown Economic Forum on Feb. 9th providing an overview of current and future downtown livability issues, planning and development. The forum focused on four areas of commerce – the commercial market, residential market, transportation and tourism and was highlighted by featured speakers, Chris Ludeman, CEO…
Downtown Tidbits
Escala Escala broke ground this morning. I didn’t stick around for the ground breaking but I did tour the recently completed 2,600 sq ft penthouse model unit; it’s impressive. 8th and Pine 300+ unit condominium, completion expected for 2009. Seneca Towers A 7- and 24-story tower project with 210 residences ranging from 450 to 1,600…
1 Hotel & Residences update
2nd + Pine recently announced a name change to 1 Hotel & Residences (website). The 5000 sq ft sales center is expected to open this Spring that will feature a fully furnished model, several vignettes, a design studio and interior design visions. It will be located on the 8th Floor of the Olympic Tower Building…
Tobira Condominiums
Stylish and affordable; a combination not found around the downtown Seattle core neighborhoods much these days. While many developers have their eyes set on building new landmark towers, the Wysong group has focused on providing comfortable, well-designed, moderate priced homes for the average person. Two recent projects are the Tobira Condominiums and the Decatur. The…
More Upcoming Condo Projects?
I have been posting info an potential new condo projects on this blog, but will now move those posts to my other blog – Seattle Housing Buzz. What I consider “potential” are projects that are proposed and/or are wading through the city’s design review process that are yet to be approved. Additionally, the city uses…
Who’s the Tallest?
Fifteen Twenty-One is Seattle’s tallest planned residential tower at 440 feet, taking advantage of the city’s new zoning regulations. But now Olive 8 wants the title of tallest and is considering adding 3 additional floors making it 39-stories tall and bringing the overall height to 455 ft. The three additional floors will add another 33…
5th and Marion – Downtown Condo
Update: This condo project has been sidelined in favor of a 1/2 block office building. 5th And Marion is the newest project to be built in the financial district joining neighboring 5th & Madison and Madison Tower. Though still in early stages of development, the builder believes the project will fill a demand for housing…
