A few hot new moderns appeared in my listing alerts this morning. Take a gander! Denny Blain Renovated Mid-Century This most unusual (and sexy) listing at 320 36th Ave E was built in 1962 and, while it maintains its mid-century lines, it’s been fully overhauled. And let me tell you, these folks are not ashamed of… Read More
Thanks to the 80 people that filled out our survey so far this week. I read through all the responses especially to the “how could we improve Urbnlivn question”. For those who haven’t filled it out. It should only take a few minutes. I would love to get us up to 100 responses. Please take… Read More
For those of you can’t afford the price increase on the Rollin Street penthouse, you might want to consider 424 Queen Anne Ave N, unit #400, a massive Queen Anne loft for rent at the Counterbalance Condos. Only $6,000 for 2,500 square feet. Love the 20′ ceilings, huge private rooftop deck, and the fact that… Read More
When do you know the Seattle rental market is red hot? When $6,650 a month in rent is not high enough. Last Thursday, we blogged about a penthouse unit that opened up at the Rollin Street Flats in South Lake Union. The two-bedroom apartment was listed for $6,650 per month. We suggested that if you… Read More
Are you frustrated by the lack of affordable houses in the city? Wish there were more options to choose from? Roger Valdez shares your frustration. He and other urban density supporters have formed a group, Smart Growth Seattle, to advocate for a land use code that’s conducive to more housing choices. “There is still plenty… Read More
You don’t have to live in downtown Seattle to get a great view of the Space Needle, as this West Seattle modern remodel shows. Located at 3725 SW Prescott Place, this tri-level home recently got a huge facelift to the tune of $400K. With impressive new features including a brand new master bathroom and incredibly… Read More
If you love modern architecture, this is a house you can’t miss. Brand new and located in Fremont on North 47th Street, this 4 bedroom, 2.75 bathroom house is stylish and contemporary from the inside and out. This spacious tri-level house is stretched over 2,200 total square feet and boasts bamboo flooring on all common… Read More
Originally built in 1905, this Leschi home underwent a remodeling, and it’s turned into quite a looker! Boasting all new systems, the house has hardwood floors, tall ceilings, and extraordinary detailing. The 3 bedroom and 3.25 bathroom craftsman house spans 3,030 square feet over 2 stories, including a basement. Master bedroom includes 2 hefty-sized closets,… Read More
Got $5,200 to spare every month? If so, then this luxury downtown Seattle rental is perfect for you! The condos at Olive 8 at 737 Olive Way have a rental opening high on the 27th floor, meaning you’ll get an incredibly expansive view of everything from Lake Union to downtown, and even Queen Anne and… Read More
It’s not called the “Lake Tahoe” home for nothing. Located at 8033 28th Ave NE in the Wedgwood neighborhood, this gorgeous 4-bedroom, 2 bathroom house was designed by prolific 50′s builder Albert Balch and architect Paul Kirk. Although constructed over 50 years ago, the house has been immaculately maintained and renovated, currently boasting wood floors,… Read More
It’s a blustery Friday in Seattle, but hopefully the weekend holds better weather for us. Either way, there are 40 open houses in Seattle for you to explore over the next couple days. Here are our picks! 1700 N Northlake Way #4 Open House: Sun, Feb 24, 1-4:00pm Contemporary loft-style condo with 1-bedroom and 1.5… Read More
Looking at the photos of 3033 26th Ave W it is hard to believe that it is a remodeled home built in 1959. The place is absolutely stunning. Also not cheap at $1.675m for a 4 beds, 4.75 bath home. Though it is a sizable 4,700 square feet. After further digging it looks like they… Read More
Want to live the high life in South Lake Union? This is probably one of the best options: a contemporary two-bedroom apartment at the top of the Rollin Street Flats now renting for $6,650/mo. If you’re interested, you should hurry. The leasing agent I talked to said a unit down the hall rented recently in… Read More
Thanks to the 52 people that filled out our survey so far this week. I read through all the responses especially to the “how could we improve Urbnlivn question”. For those who haven’t filled it out. It should only take a few minutes. I would love to get us up to 100 responses. Please take… Read More
As a flood of new apartments hits Seattle, we’ve been curious to see how the projects will stand out from each other. Especially since many of them seem to look exactly the same inside. Via6 has already attracted attention with its two towers, 654 units (photos from our tour back in October) and heavy-hitting ground-floor… Read More
I’m not really following Leschi real estate closely enough to know if $645k for, 425 Randolph, a 1,540 square foot, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom place that is contemporary with great views of Lake Washington is a good deal. But it seems reasonable. Though I would re-do what appears to be the recently remodeled kitchen and… Read More
As our January Condo Market Report pointed out, the median price for Seattle condos is up more than 20% compared to a year ago. But there are still reasonably-prices homes available on the market. Here are several that I think would make a pretty good home or a potential investment property. I really like this… Read More
You don’t see snazzy showers like these every day. They’ll let you shower in style, but you better not be shy in case others walk in… We saw these while browsing new listings. The first is a freestanding shower that is encased in a glass tube and located right in the bedroom. It’s one of… Read More
Well, here is an interesting one! Fremont’s “Birdhouse” at 115 N 41st St “was designed to be sustainable, adaptable and built to last. Two master suites both equipped with kitchens, bathrooms and living areas. Exposed interior steel moment frame structure and tension cables, floor to ceiling windows, polished concrete floor with radiant heat and infinity… Read More
Thanks everyone that filled out our survey yesterday. I read through all the responses especially to the “how could we improve Urbnlivn question”. For those who haven’t filled it out. It should only take a few minutes. Please take our five minute survey. Or you can drop me a line at matt@urbnlivn.com. Thanks :).
