Ever Considered Buying at Bay Vista, Market Court, or The Ellington? Consider Thier HOAs as a Selling Point!

Nobody likes hearing that there’s going to be a special assesment they will have to start paying due to a lack of upkeep.  Nobody like hearing they have to start paying a special assesment due to just an unfortunate circumstance either.  However, unfortunate circumstances can always be understood.  But, when lack of upkeep and maintence causes an unexpected assesment that puts a dent in everybody’s pocket book, frustration can cause you to lose sleep at night.  Over the last year or so, we’ve been able to instill more confidence in our perceived value of 3 downtown condo buildings just because the Homeowner’s Association has made proactive decisions to improve thier property rather than waiting for what could have been an improvement to be an issue of maintenence.

Last year, Market Court made the decision to replace the buildings windows and siding since it originally wasn’t done to their standards to begin with.  Earlier this year in March, Bay Vista Tower informed us that they were renovating thier amenity floor and should be finished in the next week or two.  The Ellington is now on that list of downtown addresses that has an HOA an interested buyer can feel good about.

Between now and through October, if you pass by the Ellington, you may see they’re replacing some of the building’s sealant, doing some pressure washing,  and even doing a little painting here and there.  Although it’s not any kind of breaking news story, and really not all that interesting, as Realtors it’s one of those little things we like to pay attention to.  It’s easy to sometimes for buyers to sometimes be sold on a project that’s boasting about thier granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, but those are all just bells and whistles.  So, before we grab a box of Kleenex and wipe the tears from our eyes, we just wanted to take a minute to simply recognize Market Court, Bay Vista Tower, and The Ellington.

Ellington, The – 2801 1st Ave., Seattle, WA 98121

Address: 2801 1st Ave., Seattle, WA 98121
Neighborhood: Belltown

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DESCRIPTION

The Ellington is 2 twin towers that stand 12-stories located on 1st Avenue in Belltown. The community is a mixed-use property with 204 condominiums and retail space on the ground floor. The Intracorp property, constructed by PCL, includes stuidos, 1-bedrooms and 2-bedrooms that range from 450 to 1,400 square feet. Original prices were between $140,000 and $750,000. Interiors were designed by H2K Design and JGL Accoustics reviewed plans to make recommendations for interior sound isolation. Other leaders who have contributed include GGLO Architects, KPFF Consulting Engineers and Cary Kopczynski Structural Engineers. The Ellington features upscale amenities such as a health club, guest suite in each tower, 24-hour concierge and water feature in the exterior courtyard as a tribute to the Northwest.

PICTURES

BUILDING DATA

• Year Built: 2000
• Number of Units: 102 & 102
• Number of Stories: 12 & 12
• Exterior: Stucco
• Pets: Subj to Restrictions
• H/O Dues Included: Central Hot Water, Earthquake Ins., Garbage, Water/Sewer
• Common Property Features & Amenities: Cable TV, Club House, Concierge, Disabled Access, Elevator, Exercise Room, Fire Sprinklers, Game/Rec Room, Guest Suite, Hot Tub, Lobby Entrance, Security Gate

NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS

• Black Bottle
• Boilermakers Local 104
• Chocolati Cafe
• Crescent Arms Dry Cleaning
• Estrella
• Lighting Supply
• Marco’s Supperclub
• Mira! Restaurant & Lounge
• Subway
• Sushi Kyo
• The Bronze Bar
• Tully’s Coffee
• Wallbeds Northwest
• Wild Fish

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ADDITIONAL OPINIONS & REVIEWS

*Data is deemed to be reliable, but not guaranteed. In some cases, number of units may include commercial and residential spaces and/or height may or may not include a 13th floor.