Nov
15th
Categories: Apartments, Real Estate News, Rentals, South Lake Union
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The country’s largest apartment developer- Equity Residential- just filed paperwork for a 5-story, 275 unit apartment building in South Lake Union on Minor Ave N between John & Thomas streets.
The sale for the lot is still pending and the Design Review Board will be meeting on January 4th to discuss the project.
Click here for more details! |
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Here is a list of Equity Residential properties in Seattle-
Belltown:
Centennial Tower and Court Apartments
2515 4th Ave
Moda Apartments
2312 3rd Ave
Olympus Apartments
2801 Western Ave
Capitol Hill:
Rianna Apartments
810 12th Ave
The Heights on Capitol Hill Apartments
130 Harvard Ave E
Downtown:
Uwajimaya Village Apartments
521 S Weller
Seventh & James Apartments
600 7th Ave
2300 Elliott Apartments
2300 Elliott Ave
Harbor Steps Apartments
1221 1st Ave
Queen Anne:
Metro of First Apartments
215 First Ave W
Lake Union:
Summit at Lake Union Apartments
1735 Dexter Ave N |
Nov
11th
Categories: Eastlake, Real Estate News, Rentals, South Lake Union
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Enjoy watching the fireworks, sailboat regattas and wildlife from your home! Lake Union’s Wandesforde Dock is a very intimate and well-regarded floating home community in Eastlake. Just off of Fairview Avenue and literally blocks from neighborhood shops, cafes, restaurants, parks, bus lines and the new SLU Streetcar (extremely convenient access to Whole Foods and downtown!), this location offers the unique and peaceful lifestyle a houseboat community while providing all the conveniences of a bustling in-city neighborhood- a one of a kind combination!
This beautifully designed 2 bedroom + den/ 1.75 bath Craftsman-style houseboat features a very spacious and open floorplan bursting with warm-rustic northwest character and charm! With over 1,100 SF, vaulted ceilings, tons of windows and skylights, natural light flourishes throughout all rooms while illuminating the wood beams/accents and projecting water reflections that create a very calming and cozy urban retreat. Recently upgraded, modern essentials include full-size premium stainless appliances with a flattop stove, disposal, new carpeting, washer/dryer, A/C, security system, window treatments, plenty of storage space, custom built-in closet and shelving systems and track lighting. The formal dining room and large breakfast bar are perfect for entertaining guests; ample outdoor space includes a back deck (ideal for mooring a kayak) and a phenomenal rooftop deck with views of the city skyline and Space Needle; and the den can easily be a home office or a spare bedroom.
Click here for additional information! |
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Oct
17th
Categories: Colman Tower, Downtown, New Construction, Pioneer Square, Real Estate News, Rentals
Adjacent to the Colman Ferry Pedestrian Bridge between Western & Post Avenue, this 16-story, 208-unit apartment building is well on it’s way!
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Project Description by Weber Thompson:
Capitalizing on a massive shift from home ownership to rental housing, downtown’s upcoming Colman Tower is a front runner to fill a demand projected to quickly be seriously undersupplied. With a spring 2011 construction start, this 16 story, 208 unit project is targeted towards young professionals who are looking for a vibrant, urban home. The building features compact units and ample, targeted amenities to draw this market.
Colman Tower is an elegantly designed tower that is decidedly modern, yet speaks to the medley of styles, heights and character drawn from the historic buildings in the adjacent Pioneer Square and downtown financial district. A glass curtain wall gives way to terra cotta shoulders of various scales that relate to these neighboring buildings. Materials are used in a contemporary way to underscore these relationships with articulated terra cotta panels echoing the brick and heavy stone used in the area.
A transparent, two-story structure, “The Cube,” sits in a 40 foot deep, landscaped public plaza linking Colman Tower to the Colman Ferry Pedestrian Bridge. An adjacent stair and elevator structure links this pedestrian bridge with the retail on Post and Western Avenue. Retail space is featured along Colman Tower’s entire Western Avenue frontage and on most of Post Avenue. These are high quality spaces with 20 foot high ceilings and large glass panes creating inviting storefront entries. On Post Avenue, the building is held back to relieve this slender street and create an active retail / pedestrian zone with festoon lighting strung between Colman Tower and the neighboring Colman Building. This illumination creates a sense of canopy and an active outdoor space with a festive atmosphere.
Click here to view the Seattle Times Article- August 2010 |
Sep
28th
Categories: Apartments, Ava, New Construction, Queen Anne, Real Estate News, Rentals
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Located on 3rd Ave W between Thomas & Harrison St, Ava is near completion and set to be Lower Queen Anne’s newest apartment building this Fall.
Offering it’s residents all the modern essentials (fitness center, rooftop deck, lounge, garage parking, bike storage and a greenhouse), Ava will be seeking LEED Silver certification and will be certified by the city of Seattle as a BUILT SMART Community. Interior finishes will include stainless steel appliances, roller blinds, quartz countertops, modern flooring and track lighting. Some homes will also feature private balconies and sweeping front-row views of Elliott Bay!
I have noticed several ads for studios starting at $1335, 1 bedrooms starting at $1625 and 2 bedrooms starting at $1900 per month. Currently the building is in the preleasing phase, but you can visit their website to arrange a hard hat tour or view floorplans.
Click here to view the Ava website! |
Feb
24th
Categories: 6th & Lenora, Apartments, Downtown, Market Trends, Midtown, New Construction, Real Estate News, Rentals
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Bentall Kennedy plans to break ground by June of this year on a 654-unit luxury-apartment complex on 6th Avenue between Lenora and Blanchard. The complex will be completed in 2013.
They have identified our market and the timing to be perfect as it is anticipated that we will experience a spike in rental rates over the next couple of years. They have also determined that although material costs are on the rise, contractors are competitively bidding for projects in order to secure work for the next couple of years.
Click here to read more! |
Feb
23rd
Categories: Condominiums, Downtown, Featured Properties, Four Seasons, Market District, Real Estate News, Rentals
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| Setting a new standard for Seattle, Four Seasons Private Residences offers a limited collection of the city’s finest homes, ranging from 1,300 to more than 7,000 square feet and featuring unparalleled views of Elliott Bay, the Olympic Mountains and the skyline. Ideally situated in the cultural core of downtown, the 36 modern residences are steps away from Seattle Art Museum, Pike Place Market and the city’s best shopping, restaurants and performing arts. Residents have full access to water-view destination dining venue ART Restaurant and Lounge, The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Seattle, the state-of-the-art fitness center, and the outdoor infinity-edge pool and fireplace – all just an elevator ride away to the hotel below! |
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| Experience the unique five-star lifestyle of living in the heart of downtown at the Four Seasons! On top of the world and located on the southeast corner of the 17th floor, this breathtaking 1bd+den/1.5ba home features fabulous, one-of-a-kind city views throughout. Offering over 1300 SF of living space, a spacious master suite, open kitchen with tons of storage space, a large home office, guest bathroom and private balcony- simply stunning in every way! Water, sewer, garbage, gas, parking and storage included- please click here for more details! |
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Feb
2nd
Categories: Eastlake, Rentals
Nov
18th
Categories: Market Update, Real Estate News, Rentals
Check out this article! Seattle came in #2 for the best place to rent…-Ash
Miami: BUY ($229,293 average list price)
Manhattan: RENT ($3,742 average monthly rent)
Detroit: BUY ($142,154 average list price)
Seattle: RENT ($1,654 average monthly rent)
Jacksonville: BUY ($118,178 average list price)
Arlington: BUY ($67,518 average list price)
Fort Worth: RENT ($924 average monthly rent)
Omaha: RENT ($870 average monthly rent)
Columbus: BUY ($112,691 average list price)
Kansas City: RENT ($1,028 average monthly rent)
Nashville: BUY ($202,368 average list price)
San Diego: RENT ($1,759 average monthly rent)