200 W Highland – An Address with Star Power

Your chance to view the first group of units back on the market at 200 W Highland will be Tuesday, November 16th at 5pm.

Perched on the south slope of Queen Anne Hill, 200 W Highland is a 25-home condominium development.  Its location provides you the best of all worlds.  Where do we start?  First, you have an easy walk to the great restaurants and services in Upper Queen Anne.  You’re moments away from Lower Queen Anne, home to Seattle Rep and Intiman Theaters, plus Seattle Opera, Pacific Northwest Ballet and Seattle International Film Festival’s year-round film venue. Let’s not forget easy access to Seattle Center and Key Arena, either!  You’re close to the vibrancy of downtown Seattle, and it’s also easy to hop onto the freeways.

But while you’re easily in the midst of all that activity, it’s just as easy to escape it. You can enjoy sumptuous views of downtown, Elliott Bay, the Space Needle and Mount Rainier from your living room, bedroom or terrace.  Sun getting in your eyes?  The window shades are mechanized and programmable.  If you’d like to go outside for a relaxing stroll, 200 W Highland is located right across the street from the historic and beautiful Kerry Park.

Timeless architecture, combined with classic materials, complement this historically upscale neighborhood.  All units contain open kitchens with top-of-the-line appliances including Sub-Zero refrigerators and Viking gas ranges.  Want some further pampering?  You’ll also find special touches such as a wine cooler, a warming drawer, and a pantry.  There are high-quality finishes throughout from marble and granite countertops, to exotic hardwood flooring, to spacious bedrooms with wool carpeting.  Finally, there is a security system in place, along with indoor parking.

 
Although the homes are stars in themselves, they share billing on Tuesday with host Kendra Todd, who heads up the The Kendra Todd Group. If her name sounds familiar, she was the Season 3 winner of Donald Trump’s The Apprentice, and host of HGTV’s My House Is Worth What?

Homes are available in 2- and 3-bedroom units, with 1,500 to 2,800 square foot floor plans. Prices range from around $700,000 to $1.7 Million.  If you’d like to meet us at the Open House or arrange for a private showing, please contact us at this Stroupe Group  link!

Mercer Street and I-5: Closures, Noise and More!

Over 80,000 vehicles use Mercer Street daily. In planning its massive renovation plan, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) and its partners determined that nighttime and weekend work was necessary to keep the project on time while minimizing public impact.  SDOT recently filed a Major Public Project Construction Variance (MPPCV) allowing them to work during those hours as well.  Currently being planned:

 Mercer Street lane closures on weekdays:

• No lane closures allowed from 6 – 9 am, and from 3 – 6 pm
• Single lane closures may be allowed from 5 – 6 am, 9 am – 3 pm, and  6- 7 pm
• Weekday multiple lane closures may be allowed from 7 pm to 5 am

 Mercer Street lane closures on weekdays/holidays:

• No lane closures allowed from 2 – 6 pm.
• Single lane closures may be allowed from 6 pm – 2 pm the following day
• Multiple lane closures will be allowed from 7 pm – 1 am

 Interstate 5 ramp entrance and exit ramp to and from Mercer St closures as follows:

• Sunday to Thursday from 11 pm – 5 am
• From Friday at 11 pm to Monday at 5 am

 Timing will be adjusted due to special events like Bumbershoot, the Seafair Torchlight Parade, and victory celebrations for the Seattle Storm. 

 

Nighttime noise- limiting measures:

• All trucks performing export haul shall have rubber bed liners.
• All backup warning devices shall be either broadband or a live backup observer.
• Hospital grade mufflers and silencers on all diesel powered equipment.
• Lighting and equipment such as generators, air compressors, etc. shall be directed away from oncoming traffic and buildings, and have mitigation shields if necessary.
• Radios will be used for all long-range communication.
• Any material or debris on the pavement shall be removed by hand or by sweeping. No scraping type of equipment or activity will be used to clean pavement surfaces.
• Moveable local noise barriers 10 – 12 feet in height, plus noise curtains will be put in place.

SDOT outreach staff will ensure the public is kept aware of any changes affecting nighttime noise levels, and that all inquiries and complaints are responded to.  A Construction Hotline has been set up and will run 24/7 as a single point of contact, and that number is 206-419-5818. This SDOT link on the Mercer project carries a lot of information including timelines, maps and construction details.

Expected Results of Lumen Auction July 11th

We know it’s old news, but everybody is talking about the auction at Lumen on July 11th.  We’re probably the last to post about it, but just in case you haven’t heard…

Based on Matt’s post about the auction results at Queen Anne High School, Lumen should do well considering the hype that seems to be getting around.  Their HOA dues are significantly higher than most other condo projects, but Ben explains why in a comment left in his post about the event.  Lumen is a unique property, and after the completion of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, it will be across the street from FOUR Seattle landmarks (B&M Gates Foundation, Seattle Center, Space Needle, & EMP–not to mention PNB, Intiman, IMAX and the Science Center).  In addition, the address offers a QFC grocery store at street level, easy access to I-5 (not so easy during rush hour), and a hop, skip and a  jump away from  South Lake Union.

At any rate, if you’re planning on going, make sure you Register.

2700 4th Avenue – 2700 4th Ave., Seattle, WA 98121

Address: 2700 4th Ave., Seattle, WA 98121
Neighborhood: Belltown

CONDOS FOR SALE

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DESCRIPTION

You can’t get any closer to the Seattle Center from any other condo in the Belltown neighborhood.  The renovated 1911 building offers 36 inexpensive units with community bike storage, rooftop terrace, and convenient location to bus stops and major freeways.  Enjoy plenty of extracurricular activities at the center, eat a ‘greasy spoon’ breakfast 24 hours a day at the 5 Point Cafe, or go wine tasting at Seattle Cellars on 2nd.  Whatever your Seattle pleasure, this is the location that will cater to them all.

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BUILDING DATA

• Year Built: 1911
• Number of Units: 36
• Number of Stories: 6
• Exterior: Cement/Concrete, Stucco
• Parking: Uncovered
• Pets: No Restrictions
• H/O Dues Included: Garbage, Water/Sewer
• Common Property Features & Amenities: Cable TV, Elevator, Exercise Room, Fire Sprinklers, Game/Rec Room, Laundry Room, Lobby Entrance

NEIGHBORHOOD

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.

Rollin Street – 120 Westlake Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109

Address: 120 Westlake Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98109
Neighborhood: South Lake Union/Denny Triangle

CONDOS FOR SALE

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DESCRIPTION

Rollin Street Flats is one of three projects by Vulcan located on the corner of Westlake and Denny.  These loft homes have nearly no interior walls and most units have up to 10′ high ceilings.*  Interior finishes include German Eggersmann cabinetry, stone surfaces, crushed quartz kitchen counter tops, high-grade hardwoods, Bosch appliances, Kohler fixtures, air-conditioning, and decks.  A unique amenity at Rollin Street Flats is the integration of a multi-use sport court for basketball, volleyball, or badminton. The 4th floor deck has a grilling area, party seating and fireplace.  Built by Howard S. Wright Construction Co. and designed by loft experts Ankrom Moisan, the 11-story building has been built to achieve LEED Silver certification with key features being water conserving fixtures, dual-flash toilets, and drought resistant landscaping.

PICTURES

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BUILDING DATA

• Year Built: 2009
• Number of Units: 208
• Number of Stories: 11
• Exterior: Brick, Cement/Concrete
• Parking: Common Garage
• Pets:Subj. to Restrictions
• H/O Dues Included: Cable TV, Central Hot Water, Earthquake Ins., Garbage, Water/Sewer
• Common Property Features & Amenities: Basketball Court, Cable TV, Community Room, Disabled Access, Elevator, Exercise Room, Fire Sprinklers, Lobby Entrance, Outdoor Terrace, Sport Court

NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS

• Autosport Seattle
• City Limits DVD
• Ducky’s Office Furniture
• Elephant Car Wash
• Glenn Richards
• Hurricane Cafe
• Jones Soda Seattle
• KEXP 90.3 FM
• Laadla Cuisine of India
• Seattle Wine Storage
• Subway
• Whole Foods Market

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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.

Insignia

Status: Proposed: 2011
Neighborhood: Belltown

CONDOS FOR SALE

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DESCRIPTION

Insignia raises the bar on all aspects of downtown Seattle living. Comparable to living in a five-star resort, Insignia turns leisure into luxury with an expansive array of amenities that cater to every modern indulgence.  Insignia will boast Seattle’s most comprehensive amenities program. An extensive array of private facilities is consolidated on the expansive 7th level including an outdoor courtyard garden, an indoor pool, a spa, screening room and lounge areas. Creating an open and lofty ambience is the 8th level mezzanine area, complete with fitness center, wine-tasting room, library and more.  Atop each tower lie Insignia’s two incredible 41st floor SkyLounges. These spectacular spaces featuring four outdoor decks, games rooms, wet bars and full-sized kitchens with conversation bars, enclosed in floor to ceiling windows for 360° panoramic views of the city, Puget Sound, Elliott Bay, Lake Union and the surrounding mountains.

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.

Icon Tower – 600 Wall St., Seattle, WA 98121

Status: Postponed
Neighborhood: Belltown

CONDOS FOR SALE

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DESCRIPTION

6th and Wall is a 290′ tall, glassy, slender and carefully sculpted high-rise residential tower located near Seattle Center in the Denny Triangle. Hip and cool, this modern and elegant tower will sit on a triangular site that the project has all to itself. A mix of unit types will accommodate a diverse range of buyers in more affordable price points. Retail at the base of the tower activates the public realm, while common amenity spaces help create a sense of community among the homeowners.

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.

The Martin

Status: Postponed
Neighborhood: Belltown

CONDOS FOR SALE

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DESCRIPTION

This 23-story community of 172 homes is where mid-century modern meets techno-organic sensibilities.  Interior design elements such as upbeat colors, expansive windows, Italian cabinetry, renewable materials and sliding glass doors create an entirely fresh way of looking at things.  Homeowners will especially appreciate the 23rd floor amenities with stunning views of the city, Puget Sound and Lake Union.  From this breathtaking vantage point, they can work out in the fully equipped exercise facility, entertain in the expansive community room, grill in the outdoor kitchen, relax by the fire pit, or get their hands dirty in the rooftop P-patch.  As a pet friendly community, there’s even a 6th floor dog park and grooming station for large and small dogs.  And you couldn’t ask for a better set location–The Martin is an easy walk to downtown shopping and Belltown nightlife.  Think of the Martin as a whole new genre in a sea of predictable action/drama/chick flicks.

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.

New Construction Update: Leona in Queen Anne

Erica Clibborn from Williams Marketing invited us to get a sneak peak of a new project on Queen Anne Avenue yesterday. The building consists of 13 updated historic homes, 3 new townhomes, and 2 new penthouses. The developer, Maria Barrientos, has an impressive portfolio of historic preservation projects including the 5th Avenue Theater, Eagle Auditorium, Union Station, Paramount Theater, Stadium Lofts, and more. Homes in the historic structure will receive a tax break, but the exact amount is not yet known. Overall, the homes are incredibly spacious, and very few units are the same.

Although these homes are currently under construction, Erica has allowed us to give private showings to anyone interested in seeing these before they hit the market. Click here to arrange a time and day that works best for you.

1B Ward Street

2,817 sq. ft.
2 bed, den, 2.5 bath,
3rd floor family room

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1A Ward St. | 1B Ward St. | 1C Ward St.

Artist Rendering for Townhomes

Leona 4

918 sq. ft.
1 Bed, 1 Bath

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Leona 6

786 sq. ft.
1 Bed, 1 Bath, den

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Leona 13

1,425 sq. ft.
2 Bed, 2 Bath

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Artist Rendering for Residence 13

Gallery – 2911 2nd Ave., Seattle, WA 98121

Address: 2911 2nd Ave., Seattle, WA 98121
Neighborhood: Belltown

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DESCRIPTION

Designed by architects Mithun Architects + Designers + Planners and developed by Schnitzer West, Gallery condominiums is built with an emphasis on contemporary art. The 13-story community built by PCL Construction consists of a variety of floorplans including two-story, one bedroom plus den, 18-foot ceiling sky lofts, internalized bedroom open-plan homes, traditional one and two bedroom homes, townhomes and penthouses. Homes also offer personalized designs by MNID Inc. which cater to individual personalities such as the expressionist, minimalist, modernist and individualist. Unbeatable amenities include location off 2nd Avenue and Broad in Belltown, rooftop deck with Puget Sound views, extravagant 2-story lobby entrance, private dog park and more.

PICTURES

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BUILDING DATA

• Year Built: 2008
• Number of Units: 233
• Number of Stories: 13
• Exterior: Brick, Cement/Concrete
• Parking: Common Garage
• Pets: No Restrictions
• H/O Dues Included: Central Hot Water, Earthquake Ins., Garbage, Water/Sewer
• Common Property Features & Amenities: Cable TV, Club House, Concierge, Disabled Access, Dog Park, Elevator, Exercise Room, Fire Sprinklers, Game/Rec Room, Guest Suites, Lobby Entrance, Rooftop Terrace

NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS

• 1st Denny Market
• 76 Station
• Car Toys
• Jenny Craig
• Killer Looks
• Lighting Supply
• Musicians Union of Seattle
• Sushi Kyo
• Tully’s Coffee
• Vespa Seattle
• Wild Fish

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.

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