Tag: Seattle Condos
Curbing Conversions
The legislature is considering curbing condo conversions with bills in the House and Senate. The Seattle PI reports a compromise has been reached by the House and special interest groups. For more information, please read my post at Seattle Housing Buzz.
Leona Condos – Queen Anne
Located on Queen Anne’s south slope, Leona is the newest and most luxurious conversion in Seattle (map). Originally constructed in 1909, the building was one among the first multi-family structures built on Queen Anne. As part of the conversion, the interiors are being rebuilt, parking will be moved underground, new townhomes will be built on…
Friday Odds and Ends
CityView Condos Price Adjustment CityView recently reduced prices on available units, upwards of $25,000 on 1 bedroom units, bringing price per square feet between $350 to $410. Two bedrooms reflected a $10,000 reduction. This was anticipated and when taking into consideration current market conditions as well as the nicer finishes, unit size, age of building…
The Greenlake Condos
As there has been quite a bit of interest with the Florera project in the Green Lake neighborhood, I thought I’d review the last major development built in the area – The Greenlake Condominium. Constructed in 2004, The Greenlake is situated right across the street from Florera on NE 70st & Woodlawn Ave NE (map).…
Florera Greenlake Condos
Not far from Seattle’s most active park sits Florera Greenlake (website will be updated shortly) the newest condominium project in the Green Lake neighborhood. Developed by Pryde+Johnson, Florera is a green constructed building featuring finishes made from sustainable resources and is targeting LEED Silver certification. The project is located at the corner NE 70th and…
Andiamo Condos – Queen Anne
The Andiamo Condos is a conversion project on Queen Anne just off of Mercer at 626 4th Ave W (map). The building, originally constructed in 1996, features 28 units on 5 floors with homes ranging from 463 to 709 square feet and are priced between $229,900 & $439,900. Standard features include: Bamboo Hardwood Floors Slab…
2006 Condo Appreciation – Seattle
2006 Condo Appreciation rates for selected Seattle neighborhoods as compared to 2005. Overall, 2006 was quite healthy for Seattle condos and many people who sold their units did well. Though, Queen Anne, surprisingly didn’t fare as well. Notes: Data compiled upon NWMLS sold listings. Data does not include for-sale-by-owner or closed pre-sale activity that were…
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…
The Pittsburgh Condos – Queen Anne
A stones throw away from Expo 62 in lower Queen Anne is a new conversion development called The Pittsburgh at 125 Warren Ave N (map). Constructed in 1907, this beautiful vintage 3-story brick building will be home to 31 studio, one- and two-bedroom units, ranging from 255 to 863 square feet. Studios will be priced…
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…
