Condo Reviews
Moda Condos Update
UPDATE: Moda is converting to apartments. Moda Condos just released a few units in the NWMLS today, providing a sampling of the home plans available. These range from sub-300 sq ft studios to two-bedrooms and are priced between $184,950 and $365,950. Though Moda sold exceptionally well during pre-sales, word on the street is that the…
Update on Downtown Area Apartments
Here’s a quick look at designs of several non-condo housing developments in the Belltown & Denny Triangle area. 2612 3rd Avenue (Corner of 3rd & Cedar) 2612 3rd Avenue has a newer design than the one I posted a few months ago. The 17 story apartment will house approximately 185 units, a commercial space and…
Belltown Condo Update
Another Belltown condo project The Schuster Group, developer of Mosler Lofts, purchased the site just south of the Bellora at Cedar and Elliott, according to the DJC. Earlier proposals for the site included a mid-rise apartment and condo projects. At one point one of the proposed projects was called “Bellora 2”. Schuster’s current plans for…
Olive 8 update and tour photos
Olive 8 held a hard hat tour event at the construction site today to show off the building’s progress (I had a prior commitment and was unable to attend). Fortunately, Megan Hilfer of Parsons PR, was kind enough to share a few photos from the event which I’ve posted below. When completed, Olive 8 will…
Clise Sale Is Off…For Now
Clise Properties has taken its 13-acres in Denny Triangle off the market due to the global credit market downturn. Clise received 15 offers and conducted 60 tours with the most serious offer coming from a Dubai-based real estate development company. Clise is expected to put the properties back on the market once the financial markets…
Montage Condos – Capitol Hill
The Montage (website) is the newest condominium addition to the Pike/Pine corridor on Capitol Hill. The 6-story, 23-unit building is located at 1422 Boylston Avenue, just around the corner from the HoneyHole. Montage includes a mix of open one-bedroom, one- and two-bedroom homes ranging in size from 661 to 1,121 square feet. Homes on the…
Stadium Lofts Update 3
As previously mentioned, there has been a few changes occurring with the Stadium Lofts project. Since its initial debut Stadium Lofts has been through a redesign and acquired a new lead developer, Barrientos, which has resulted in delays. Recently, Stadium Lofts announced that they retained the architectural firm of Weinstein A|U to revisit every detail…
Upcoming Condo Events
The Seattle Condo Tour (website) is taking place this coming Saturday and Sunday, April 5th & 6th. The tour starts at 11:00 AM from Fisher Plaza at the corner of 5th Avenue & Denny Way. Additionally, seminars will be held both days during tour hours at Fisher Plaza. The Bravern (website) will be celebrating the…
2nd & Virginia Site Up for Grabs
The DJC reported today that the parcel on the NW corner of 2nd Avenue & Virginia (next to Cristalla) has been put up for sale. Property owner, Columbia West, is hoping to sell the lot and purchase income producing properties. Though, if the parcel does not sell, word is that Columbia West will eventually develop…
Lighthouse Point – West Seattle
The Lighthouse Point Condominium (website) is a new conversion complex located next door to the Alki Point Lighthouse and steps from Alki Beach. Previously the Riptide Apartments, Lighthouse Point offers 40 studio and one-bedroom homes starting from $195,000. The initial release of homes are located on the 1st and 2nd floors and range in price…