Apr
15th
Categories: Condominiums, Cosmopolitan, Four Seasons, Live2200, Madison Tower, Market Update, Real Estate News, Rentals
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Four Seasons Private Residences
Experience the unique five-star lifestyle of living in the heart of downtown. Facing directly west, phenomenal front row views of Elliott Bay, The Olympic Mountains and Northwest Islands are showcased throughout. Offering 2 graciously sized bedroom suites, a large home office and a guest bath with over 2250 interior square feet and 600 square feet of private outdoor space- truly a one of a kind floorplan, perfect in everyway! Meticulous custom detailing around every corner, with the finest quality craftsmanship and an unsurpassed level of finishes offered on the market to date. Lavish upgrades include two television mirrors in the master and guest bathrooms, built-in wine cellar and espresso machine, lighting and shade control, custom Sycamore cabinetry and desks, wide plank hardwood flooring, natural stone entry and a home audio system. $10,500 per month: RENTED 4/09 |
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Four Seasons Private Residences #1705
Available April 1st: 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 everyway! $5,000 per month: RENTED 5/09 |
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Live2200- Aria #1205
12th floor west-facing 2 bedroom/ 1 bath with beautiful views of the city, Space Needle, Olympic Mountains and Sound! With over 1250 sq. feet, this condo has a very unique and spacious layout featuring an entry, large enough to accommodate an office area, gorgeous floor-to-ceiling windows in the living and dining rooms, walk-in closets, a large balcony, plenty of storage space throughout, and air conditioning. This condo is fully equipped with stainless steel GE appliances with a gas stove and built-in microwave, there is granite counter tops and an island in the kitchen, tile and granite in the bathroom and shower, Santos Mahogany hardwood flooring throughout with carpet in the bedrooms, dark cherry stained maple cabinetry with dark glass backsplash in the kitchen and designer colors in every room. This unit is located in the Pan Pacific Hotel & Whole Foods building- Aria, making life even more pleasurable and convenient! $2550 per month: RENTED 4/09 |
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Market Court #412
One of a kind, 2 bedroom/ 2 bath terrace townhome with over 1400 SF! Surrounded by a Zen-like setting, this home is a private oasis amongst the city hustle with southwest exposure, two large Euro-tiled patios and tranquil views of the lush gardens below. Both levels offer 10’ceilings, large windows, French doors, tons of storage space and are joined by a very ornate spiral staircase. The upper level accommodates 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, an open kitchen, a spacious living area and formal dining room; the bottom level has an extra bedroom, full bathroom, laundry area, and a craft/recreation room. Finishes include luxurious hardwood floors, rich custom wood cabinetry and doors, granite slab and stainless countertops, premium stainless appliances and wood detailing throughout. $2495 per month: RENTED 5/09 |
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Madison Tower & Hotel 1000 #2104
Available January: Spacious and luxurious 21st floor 1 bedroom + den/ 1.5 bath condo. This unit is situated on the northeast corner of the building on the 21st floor and has spectacular views of the city and peek-a-boos of the sound. It features top of the line stainless steel appliances, granite counters, video phone system, Whirlpool front-load washer and dryer, hardwood floors throughout, gas fireplace and stove, custom cabinetry and desk and a large deck. Water, sewer, garbage, gas, cable TV and storage are included! $1995 per month: RENTED 5/09 |
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The Cosmopolitan #2004- Fully Furnished
Exquisitely furnished, 20th floor, 2 bedroom/ 2 bath condo with views of Lake Union! This unit is situated on the southeast corner of the building and flaunts a designer?s touch, from the furnishings and paint colors to the accent pieces and ambiance. Views of Lake Union can be seen from the living room and master bedroom and the flow of this particular floorplan provides enough room for a full living area, designated dining space, entertainment/breakfast bar and a workstation. The bedrooms comfortably accommodate Queen-size beds, there is plenty of storage space throughout and tons of light! $2300 per month furnished: RENTED 5/09 |
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Taylor Townhomes-
Brand new and gorgeously appointed 4 bedroom + den/ 2.5 bathroom homes with over 2200 square feet of living space. These impeccable townhomes are boasting with natural light and feature wide plank oak floors; in-floor radiant heat; gourmet kitchens with granite slab countertops, top of the line stainless appliances with gas ranges, custom cabinetry, designer tiles and mill work; vaulted ceilings and lofted spaces; oversized master suites with sitting areas, five-piece master bathrooms and spacious bedrooms; gas fireplaces; tons of storage space throughout; pendant and accent lighting; private balconies; attached private 2 car garages and individual security systems! $2695 per month: RENTED 5/09 |
Dec
12th
Categories: Condominiums, Live2200, Market Update, New Construction, Property Type, Real Estate News, Seattle Neighborhoods, South Lake Union
Just about this time last year, owners were starting to close on their condos at Live2200 and the controversy began as several condos were thrown back on the market for sale and lease (23 of which I leased personally!). Now that the year leases are starting to expire, owners are starting to reenter the marketplace and I of course have been spending more and more time at Live2200.
The building overall has tightened up a bit but I did notice that the wall of keyboxes looks about the same as it did this past spring. BUT only 18 condos are listing on the MLS?did someone leave a keybox behind?
Click here to view MLS listings- Arte/Azur, Aria
Another shocking discovery?the Live2200 move-in fee has jumped to $1000- the highest in the city! Obviously this affects both homeowners and renters but generally higher move-in/move-out fees are used to discourage movement within the building (aka short term leases).
I am now a Whole Foods junkie, love buying gifts and knickknacks at Clover House and can?t wait for the new retail additions to open- does anyone know what Opal is going to be?
May
22nd
Categories: Commercial Developments, Featured Properties, Live2200, Lofts, New Construction, Real Estate News, South Lake Union
I thought this was a VERY unique opportunity at Live2200. Instead of purchasing a traditional condominium, purchase a work/live loft zoned for retail or office use!
On the first level you enter the work space on 9th Ave that features 15 ft. ceilings, concrete floors, near floor-to-ceiling windows and a Ÿ bath. There is a stairway that leads to the living space above with 14 ft. ceilings, hardwoods floors, a full bath and a large fully equipped kitchen- with all the trimmings! The main floor (living) can be entered from the 1st floor of the Azur tower and has a lofted sleeping area with 6 ft ceilings- perfectly proportioned for a hidden bedroom. The total square footage is over 1900 sq. ft, there is an outdoor balcony and downtown views are seen throughout.
Asking Price: $935,000
Click here for more information and photos.
Lyn Tully, Quorum Real Estate Madison
May
16th
Categories: Corporate News, Cosmopolitan, Downtown, Featured Properties, Landlord News, Live2200, Market Trends, Market Update, New Construction, Real Estate News, Rentals, South Lake Union
This afternoon I was interviewed by Rachel Belle with KIRO News Radio. The interview was primarily aimed at the rental market and what we (being investors/landlords and renters) should expect from this point forward. It will be airing tomorrow morning if you are interested in listening.
As I have said before, summer is our busiest time of year and the market is expected to tighten as we head into June. I have had several people inquire about my listings for July and August move-ins (listings that are unfortunately available NOW), but I anticipate July is going to be the most competitive month for finding that perfect apartment or condominium.
We are finally starting to see more and more new employees coming through the corporate channels- which is typical for May and June. This will bring in new BUYERS and RENTERS to the playing field as well.
Rental rates ARE increasing but I advise those landlords who are approaching the end of their lease terms not to overzealously increase rental amounts. If you take advantage of your current tenants you could risk loosing a month of rental income plus time and money spent on marketing. Even a vacancy of a week or two can potentially set you back!
In glancing over my listings…I am down to 2 Live2200 units! The rental market has settled a bit but I still see 37 units listed for sale on the MLS. (Aria- 4, Azur- 9, Arte- 24)
The spotlight has now shifted to The Cosmopolitan. Honestly, it is getting a little out of hand with the differences in pricing, the number of units for sale/rent and the competition- the games have just started! Tomorrow I will be listing 3 more condos in the Cosmo including a penthouse (that is absolutely phenomenal) so I will have 6 total units for lease. There are currently 64 condos listed for sale on the MLS!
Obviously these buildings affect the downtown/Belltown market (as well as the owners trying to rent/sale their units) but given the forecast ahead I think everything will even out during the summer months.
Please feel free to email me with any questions or leave comments if you would like to add anything to the topic.
May
10th
Categories: Featured Properties, Live2200, New Construction, Real Estate News, South Lake Union
Live2200 has been recognized nationally by the Urban Land Institute as a finalist for the 2007 Awards for Excellence!
The criteria in which each project must possess in order to be eligible can be found on the ULI website and are as follows:
- The project must be in stabilized operation and must be financially viable.
- The project must achieve a high standard of excellence in all areas?design, construction, economics, marketing, and management.
- The project must demonstrate relevance to the contemporary and future needs of the community in which it is located.
- The project must be worthy of emulation.
- Programs and processes?such as growth management strategies and publicly guided development programs?are eligible if they have been fully implemented. Instead of meeting the financial viability requirement, programs will be considered on the basis of how sound an investment of public funds they have been and the extent of their success in transforming communities and neighborhoods.
The official ceremony will be held at the ULI Spring Council Forum on May 11th where the other finalists will also be receiving their awards.
Ben (The Seattle Condos Blog) did a really good job covering the award so click here to read more.
Mar
5th
Categories: Four Seasons, Live2200, Madison Tower, New Construction, Olive8, One Hotel & Residences, Real Estate News
If the sudden boom of luxury hotel/condominium projects weren’t already making headlines, it looks like Donald Trump and Wood Partners LLC are in negotiations to find a site in Seattle for their very own. It doesn’t look like too many details have been discussed publicly but for more information click here.
Other hotel/condominium projects currently in Seattle are:
- Madison Tower & Hotel 1000: 1st and Madison, Downtown
- Live 2200 & Pan Pacific Hotel: Westlake and Denny, South Lake Union
- The Four Seasons: 1st and Union, Downtown
- Olive 8 & The Hyatt: 8th and Olive, Downtown
- One Hotel & Residences: 2nd and Pine, Downtown
Feb
17th
Categories: Featured Properties, Live2200, Real Estate News
In November, the first owners at Live2200 closed on their condos and the last wave of them are set for closing in late March. Out of 261 units, 150 to date have been recorded and only 80 of them have been occupied, either by owner or tenant.
If you visit the property, you will notice the wall of key boxes on the eastside of the courtyard entrance- only 17 of which are currently listed on the NWMLS.
-Click here to view listings at Live2200
Coming up in March, the condos on the higher floors of the Arte (910 Lenora) and Azur (900 Lenora) will be completed. I will have some additional rental listings come up early in the month so keep in touch~
