Seattle Real Estate :: Seattle Condos

Greenwood Townhome -- $318,500

2008-11-19T15:21:06Z

Unique, End-Unit Townhome
731-A N 95th Street, Seattle, WA

North Greenwood

This spacious and quiet end-unit townhome offers a large, light-filled open living and dining area with a gorgeous fireplace centerpiece and hardwood floors.

Bay windows create a bright and cheery kitchen that offers lots of counter space with an eating bar, gas cooking and pantry. Deep lower cabinets provide lots of storage. Upstairs are two large bedrooms with generous closet space (you won't find them this big with new construction), bath with skylight and full-sized washer and dryer.

Outside, relax on the 2nd floor deck or in the fully enclosed, private brick patio and garden area.

Your new home is close to Green Lake and Greenwood shops, cafes and entertainment venues. Easy commute to I-5, downtown and Northgate.

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Listed by John L Scott Seattle Center

Ben Kakimoto
(206) 295-4683

www.TheSeattleCondoBlog.com

Offered at $318,500

Bedrooms	2
Baths	1.5
Sq Feet	1,240 KCR
Taxes (2008)	$ 2,326
School Dist.	Seattle
MLS #	28175429
Pet Friendly	Yes

Capitol Hill Loft -- $315,000

2008-11-19T15:06:55Z

Trace Lofts - Capitol Hill
1408 12th Avenue #308, Seattle, WA

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First resale in Trace Lofts

Hip and urban open one-bedroom loft in the heart of the Pike/Pine neighborhood.

This inviting home features large South facing windows creating a light-filled, warm interior that’s accented with exposed brick walls, timber ceiling & reclaimed Douglas Fir floors. The richly appointed modern kitchen features mahogany-stained oak cabinets & Inca Basalt tiled countertops and is equipped with stainless appliances including a gas range.

The home’s industrial loft character includes high ceilings with exposed duct work and piping.

Trace Lofts is in the center of the revitalized Pike/Pine triangle and is close to everything - entertainment, nightlife, shops, cafes and bistros.

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Listed by John L Scott Seattle Center

Barb Andersen
(206) 437-5579

Ben Kakimoto
(206) 295-4683

www.TheSeattleCondoBlog.com

Offered at $315,000

Bedrooms	1
Baths	1
Sq Feet	615 KCR
HOD	$ 306
School Dist.	Seattle
MLS #	28185785
Pet Friendly	Yes

Cute Magnolia Fixer

2008-09-16T18:50:51Z

Just Reduced $32,000
-updated 11/14/08

Fab Magnolia Fixer Opportunity
2850 21st Ave W, Seatte, WA 98199

Magnolia East Slope

Magnolia neighborhood fixer looking for someone with some skills and a tool belt, some inspiration, and a little bit of muscle in return for some sweet sweat equity.

Enjoy a short commute to downtown, parks and shops just blocks away, and quiet days in the sun.

Best value in Magnolia!

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Listed by John L Scott Seattle Center
Ben Kakimoto & Barb Andersen

(206) 295-4683

www.JohnLScott.com/12945

Offered at $285,000

Bedrooms	2
Baths	1
Sq Feet	1,340 (includes full finished basement)
Taxes (2007)	$ 2,927
School Dist.	Seattle
MLS #	28145963
Pet Friendly	Yes

Capitol Hill Condo $354,950 -- Reduced Again!

2008-06-29T01:50:30Z

Gorgeous Capitol Hill Penthouse

1708 Melrose Ave #501, Seattle, WA 98122

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On the cusp of Capitol Hill & Downtown

Fabulous Capitol Hill penthouse awaits you home from a long day at work.

As you enter the controlled-access garage you can conveniently unload your groceries at the lobby, park your vehicle, then let the elevator whisk you directly into your home. Inside you’ll find a spacious, airy and comfortable 2-bedroom, 1-bath Northwest corner retreat offering spectacular views of downtown, the Space Needle, SLU and Queen Anne.

New stainless steel appliances, fresh paint, skylights, in-unit w/d, parking and extra storage complete your urban oasis.

The Melrose is conveniently located to downtown, Metro’s Convention Place transit station and SLU

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Listed by John L Scott Seattle Center
Ben Kakimoto
(206) 295-4683

Barb Andersen
(206) 437-5579

www.1708Melrose.com

Offered at $354,950

Bedrooms	2
Baths	1
Sq Feet	823
HOA Dues	$ 250
Taxes (2007)	$ 2,927
School Dist.	Seattle
MLS #	28110282
Pet Friendly	Yes

Huge Lake Union Live/Work Loft

2008-05-11T22:43:52Z

Ben Kakimoto | John L. Scott Real Estate | 206-295-4683

655 Crockett St #A102, Seattle, WA

Exquisite Lake Union Living

1 Bdrm Condo

offered at $525,000

Year Built	2004
Sq Footage	1,214
Bedrooms	1
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Floors	1
Parking	1 Car garage
Lot Size	Unspecified
HOA/Maint	$460 per month

DESCRIPTION

Stunning, rarely available Lake Union view 1-bedroom live/work loft.

This beautifully-appointed contemporary home boasts 1,214 square feet of open living and work space, soaring 12’ ceilings and bamboo floors. The spacious master suite features a walk-in closet and a 5-piece bath.

The loft area provides flexible space to fit your needs - office or studio space, a media room or a comfy lounge to hang out. A private deck, extra storage & parking space in a controlled access garage are included.

Perched high-above Lake Union, the Portal offers breathtaking views of the lake, Capitol Hill and the Cascades. Enjoy the 4th of July fireworks from your private deck or on Portal’s community rooftop deck.

Your new home is conveniently located to South Lake Union Park, downtown and the eclectic Fremont neighborhood.

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PROPERTY FEATURES

Fireplace	High/Vaulted ceiling	Walk-in closet
Hardwood floor	Tile floor	Living room
Bonus/Rec room	Dishwasher	Refrigerator
Stove/Oven	Microwave	Stainless steel appliances
Washer	Dryer	Balcony, Deck, or Patio

COMMUNITY FEATURES

Garage parking

Clubhouse

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

Roof top deck

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Seller contact info:

Ben Kakimoto

John L. Scott Real Estate

206-295-4683

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: May 11, 2008, 6:25pm PDT

Montage Condos, Seattle

2008-05-10T18:30:18Z

The Montage (website) is the newest condominium addition to the Pike/Pine corridor on Capitol Hill. The 6-story, 23-unit building is located at 1422 Boylston Avenue, just around the corner from the HoneyHole.

Montage includes a mix of open one-bedroom, one- and two-bedroom homes ranging in size from 661 to 1,121 square feet. Homes on the “Terrace” level have expansive decks that range up to 375 square feet, providing excellent outdoor living/entertainment space.

Home prices begin at $340,000 for one-bedrooms and range up to $690,000 for a two-bedroom penthouse unit.

Home features include:

Stainless steel Bosch and Kenmore Pro appliances, gas range
Cherry or walnut hardwoods and carpet flooring
Slab quartz and granite countertops
Gas fireplace
Parking & storage
Pet friendly
Roof top deck
BUILT Smart construction

Montage’s interior finishes appear above average for this price point on the Hill. Unlike larger developments, Montage does lack somewhat with common amenities. However, homeowners will be in the center of Capitol Hill’s urban flavor - restaurants, cafes, street side retail and boutique stores, pubs, a QFC a block away and close to major bus routes.

City's Edge Condos - Burien, WA

2008-05-10T18:17:57Z

The City’s Edge Condominiums (website) is a new, gated conversion community nestled within 4-acres of protected greenbelt just 7 miles from downtown Seattle.

The development features 45 condominiums in 7 buildings which consists of 17 one-bedroom, 23 two-bedroom and 5 three-bedroom homes. Most of the homes are corner units that range in size from 481 square feet to 1,574 square feet.

Home amenities and features include:

spacious floor plans
brushed nickel hardware
modern finishes
stainless appliances
granite countertops
full-size washer and dryer
private garages (for all but three units)

City’s Edge homes start from $150,000 and range up to just under $400,000 for the three-bedroom units.

The sales office is open Thursday - Monday from Noon to 5:00 PM at 11801 Ambaum Blvd SW, Burien.

Get Sold Info by Email

2008-05-10T18:14:16Z

Buyers, sellers and real estate enthusiasts can now receive up-to-date sold property information via email. John L. Scott Real Estate, one of the first companies to publish MLS sold property data, has added a sold email feature.

Users can now easily keep track of Seattle’s housing activity. Whether you’re a buyer or seller you can sign-up to receive notification when a property has closed and at what price it sold for. Since the information comes directly from the NWMLS it’s the most up-to-date available.

To utilize the feature, sign up for a John L Scott’s Property Tracker account and create a search using the Interactive Map search option.

Related (from Seattle Housing Buzz):
Improved search information on John L Scott
Neighborhood Wizard search feature

John L Scott Acquires Tech Company

2008-05-10T18:10:20Z

John L. Scott Real Estate Chairman and CEO, J. Lennox Scott, announced the company’s purchase of Real Tech LLC, a web-based technology solutions company.

Real Tech has been John L. Scott’s technology partner collectively for five years and has been responsible for providing the development behind some of John L. Scott’s most notable web-related achievements, including the launch of Microsoft Virtual Earth, Neighborhood Wizard with Microsoft’s polygon drawing tool, and the integration of comparable sold home information with Microsoft’s interactive mapping system.

Real Tech’s nine team members will now operate within John L. Scott’s marketing and eStrategies department which is headed by Pat Giles, Vice President of Marketing and eStrategies.

Interestingly, Real Tech is also the website vendor for Coldwell Banker Bain in the Seattle area. No word on whether CBBain is a co-owner or not, and if not, what impact it will have on the CBBain website. Haven't heard anything from CBBain agents so it probably won't have much of an effect.

The Sordid Travails of Being Assasingoogled

2008-04-24T20:26:53Z

Apparently, the blogoshpere is getting heated, especially in our small Northwest neck of the woods. There are a few agents who've started up condo blogs using very similar, and in some cases, the exact name as my blog. But, I'm more flattered by those than annoyed. But, recently, things have taken a turn to the nasty as I found myself at the receiving end of another agent’s deceptive Google Adwords campaign.

In respects to blogging, my primary focus is The Seattle Condo Blog. The condo blog has risen to become one of the top condo websites in Seattle - #1 in Google’s organic search results for a myriad of condo related keywords and receives the most visitor traffic (per Compete, Alexa and Quantcast metrics) among Seattle-based condo blogs and websites. And, the exclusive partnership with King5.com is a testament to the blog’s reputation. Admittedly, it’s a nice position to be in.

Well, it appears an agent with a competing condo blog got a little envious and started to play dirty. The agent bought Google Adwords with my name as the keyword search term as well as the title of the ads themselves. Thus, if someone googled my name, the other agent’s ads would show up on the right hand side of the page with my name. As users click on my name thinking they were going to my site, they were instead directed to the other agent’s site. Here’s a screen print:

When confronted the agent removed the ads. Of course, this agent claims no knowledge of this pathetic and unethical attempt to steal traffic and use my name to mislead the public. The agent blames the webmaster, who wouldn’t...but, then the webmaster is that agent's spouse. I’m convinced this was a purposeful act on the agent’s part and speaks volumes about this person’s character and trustworthiness.

Seattle Condo Update - March 2008

2008-04-19T17:55:34Z

Last month’s market performance figures reflected continued confidence in Seattle’s condo market. The city-wide condo median price rose to a high of $329,975, a 4.1% increase over the same period last year, reversing a two month slide. The condo inventory supply, or absorption rate, decreased for the second consecutive month while the number of sales continued to improve.

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West Seattle Condo update - March 2008

2008-04-19T17:47:12Z

The West Seattle area of Seattle (Alki, Alaska Junction, White Center, Admiral, Fauntlero, High Point) has exhibited the most buoyant condo sales activity in the city. Last month's 4.1% increase in median price to $300,950 reversed a three month year-over-year decline. It also reflected the third consecutive month-over-month increase in condo values.

With 109 active listings in March, West Seattle's absorption rate stands at 4.7 months.

Northeast Seattle condo update - March 2008

2008-04-19T17:33:57Z

Condos in the Northeast Seattle area (University, Roosevelt, Lake City, Pinehurst, Wedgwood) is slowing showing signs of improvement from the seasonal Winter downturn. The median condo price rose slightly over February to $255,800, though a tad lower than March of 2007 by .85%.

Unfortunately, the 126 active listings reflect a 5% increase over February and 142% above the same period last year. However, the Northeast neighborhoods were the only areas of the city that did not experience a decline in the number of pending sales, and at 4.1 months, has the lowest inventory supply rate in Seattle.

Northwest Seattle Condo update - March 2008

2008-04-19T17:10:19Z

The median price for condos in Northwest Seattle (Ballard, Green Lake, Fremont, Wallingford, Greenwood) increased to $291,840, the highest level since last Summer and reversed a year-over-year decline trend.

New condo developments in Ballard as well as newly listed resales have pushed the number of active listings up 65% over March 2007, to 252 properties. Northwest Seattle's inventory supply currently stands at 5.3 months.

Downtown Seattle Condo Update - March 2008

2008-04-19T16:44:59Z

March 2008 exhibited a marked improvement for downtown Seattle condo values with the median price rising to $525,000, a 13.3% increase over the same period last year and a 39.6% jump over February.

The good news in property values is tempered by a significant rise in the number of active listings to 343, a 51% increase compared to March 2007. Although pending sales are down, the downtown area has the second lowest decline in pendings at -11%, while closed sales increased 25%. The absorption rate now stands at 6 months.

Capitol Hill Condo update - March 2008

2008-04-19T16:33:46Z

Last month exhibited the second consecutive decline in Capitol Hill's median condo price in both month-over-month and year-over-year results. At $313,000, the median price is down 4.3% from the same period last year. Unfortunately, the outlook portends more of the same as Capitol Hill has the highest absorption rate in Seattle at 8.6 months.

The number of active condo listings increased 47% over March 2007 to 336 properties. Additionally, fewer condos are being sold with a 57% drop in the number of pending sales, compared to March of last year.

Queen Anne Condo update - March 2008

2008-04-16T15:09:10Z

In March, the condo market on Queen Anne reversed a price decline trend with a 20.2% increase in median price to $372,450, compared to the same period in the prior year. The number of active condo listings increased 42% over March 2007 to 251 properties. Fewer properties are being sold with closed sales down 44% from last year. However, the absorption rate of 4.6 months makes the Queen Anne/Magnolia neighborhood one of the strongest markets within Seattle.

Queen Anne | Magnolia Median Price

Conversion Spotlight - West Seattle

2008-04-04T00:10:56Z

Lighthouse Point - junction of Alki Ave and Beach Drive

The Lighthouse Point Condominium (website) is a new conversion complex located next door to the Alki Point Lighthouse and steps from Alki Beach.

Previously the Riptide Apartments, Lighthouse Point offers 40 studio and one-bedroom homes starting from $195,000. The initial release of homes are located on the 1st and 2nd floors and range in price from $195,000 to $215,000.

The homes offer Sound views, bamboo flooring, stainless appliances including a cooktop with a separate convection microwave oven, European-styled refrigerators (smaller than regular refrigerators), walk-in tiled showers and storage. Parking is also available. Located at the tip of Alki Point, residents are just a few blocks from the many shops, eateries and businesses along Alki Beach Park.

Lighthouse is hosting a fully-catered community BBQ for West Seattle residents on Saturday, March 29th from Noon to 3:00 PM.

The grand opening is slated for the weekend of April 5th.

The Sidney - 2514 57th Avenue SW

The Sidney (website) is a small 9-unit complex located steps from Alki Beach at 57th Ave and Alki Ave. The one- and two-bedroom homes are fairly spacious ranging in size from 735 to 940 sq ft. The one-bedrooms are offered between $299,000 and $375,000 while the two-bedrooms range from $425,000 to $475,000. Recently, prices were reduced $50,000 for a number of the homes.

Updates include new cabinets, slab granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, windows, siding and finishes. Homes come with storage, parking and washer/dryer hookups.

Trenton Court - 8659 Delridge Way SW

Trenton Court isn’t new having been on the market since August and they’re nearly sold out with just three two-bedrooms units remaining. The units range in size from 742 to 784 and are priced at $235,000 and $245,000.

The homes feature bamboo flooring, updated kitchens with stainless appliances, private decks, storage and 2-car tandem parking.

Conversion Spotlight - Capitol Hill

2008-04-04T00:01:27Z

seventeen07 - 1707 Boylston Ave

seventeen07 (website) is located in the mix of Capitol Hill’s vibrant Broadway & Pike/Pike districts, just west of Seattle Central at the corner of Boylston and E. Olive Street. The 3-story building features 36 studio, one- and two-bedroom homes, some with downtown views.

Studios come just under 400 sq ft in size and are priced from $180,000 to $205,000; one-bedrooms range in size from 471 to 742 sq ft with prices between $220,000 and $350,000; two-bedrooms range from $360,000 to $390,000 for homes between 814 and 849 sq ft.

Features and amenities include: cork flooring, granite slab countertops, stainless steel appliances, a community room, a fitness/yoga area, extra storage including bike storage and parking. Some homes come with balconies and washer and dryer.

seventeen07 is pet-friendly, gaining a 4-Paw rating on my pet condo list. The building features a pet lounge and play space plus a grooming area. Bonus: if you mention their Craigslist ad, they will donate $250 to the Seattle Animal Shelter at closing.

The Westland Manor - 220 16th Avenue E.

Originally constructed in 1928 Westland Manor (website) combines the charm and architectural highlights of yesteryear with modernity. Westland Manor features 17 one- and two-bedroom homes priced from the low-$300,000s into the $400,000s. Located behind Group Health at 16th and John, residents will enjoy being just a few blocks from 15th Avenue’s cafes, shops and restaurants.

Garage parking is offered as an option and are priced between $25,000 and $30,000.

The 400 Condo Falls to the Auctioneer's Gavel

2008-04-03T23:54:01Z

Once touted by its developer as the centerpiece to creating a Kirkland styled neighborhood on the Kitsap Peninsula, The 400, is now heading to the auction block. According the the Kitsap Sun, starting bids will be nearly 60% below the list price. A 577 sq ft one-bedroom unit listed at $259,000 will be offered at a $109,000 starting bid, while a 1,729 sq ft unit listed at $919,000 will start at just $409,000. Lots are subject to reserve pricing.

Twenty-eight units will be available for auction on April 20th at the Kitsap Conference Center. More info on the auction is available on the REDC website.

Luckily for the original developer, he sold the project to a California firm before the project was built. Apparently, he’s still sold on Bremerton’s condo market as the Sun reported that he “plans to build another condominium development on the waterfront, at 105 units, called The 600.”

The Essex on the Park, Bellevue

2008-04-03T23:49:46Z

Bellevue’s Essex on the Park (website) announced they have released an initial set of homes available for reservations. The initial release will include just 16 condominium homes with the remainder being held back until completion in 2010. Essex will be hosting special design preview events on April 8th, 9th and 10th for individuals who previously registered on their website.

Essex will rise just 9-stories featuring 32 two- and three-bedroom homes that range in size from 1,100 to 2,700 sq ft. Prices for Essex homes start from $800,000 and will likely top more than $3,000,000.

The Bravern Presentation Center Opens

2008-04-03T23:43:50Z

The Bravern (website) will be celebrating the Grand Opening of its presentation center this weekend. The 7,000 sq ft center features a fully furnished Condominium Estate model home, City Home model kitchen and bath vignettes, a complete architectural site model of The Bravern community and expanded interactive virtual tours and displays from a select group of The Bravern’s premier retailers and restaurateurs. The presentation center is located at the Skyline Tower at 10900 NE 4th Street, Suite 1510 in Bellevue.

SLU Park Grand Opening

2008-03-31T16:03:25Z

The first phase of the redevelopment of the South Lake Union Park is nearing completion and the folks at the Seattle Parks Foundation will be hosting a public Grand Opening celebration on April 30th from 11:00am – 1:00pm. The public is invited to experience this new public park on the shores of Lake Union. Grand opening activities will include food, music, boat rides, and prizes.

Seattle residents will enjoy 1.6 acres of new green space, relax on the terraced steps, stroll along the cedar plank boardwalk, and watch the wildlife from the pedestrian bridge.

Seattle Parks Foundation is completing its campaign to raise $20 million in private contributions to develop this 12-acre waterfront park into a world-class park in the heart of Seattle. Completion of the entire project is slated for 2010.

Sales Tax to Increase Again

2008-03-31T15:43:40Z

Another year, another sales tax increase in King County. Last April 1st, the sales tax in King County increased a tenth of a percent to 8.9% to improve bus transportation services.

Effective tomorrow, April 1st, 2008, King County's sales tax will be going up another one-tenth of a percent to 9.0%. This increase will be used for chemical dependency or mental health treatment services.

Taxes for those parts of the county not included in the RTA district will be 8.6%.

New Affordable Condos Planned

2008-03-24T21:06:25Z

HomeSight, a non-profit community development company, is breaking ground on a new condominium project in Seattle’s Rainier Valley neighborhood. The project is being built on city-owned surplus land intended for affordable workforce housing.

The six-story $32 million project will feature 17 live/work lofts and 85 condo units. Prices will start from $220,000 with financing assistance up to $120,000 for families earning less than 80% of the area’s median income. Additionally, 20 units will have a resale cap to ensure affordable inventory will be available in the future.

The project is located at 809 Hiawatha Place. Completion is slated for late 2009.