I’ve always had a condo crush on the Mosler Lofts in Belltown, with its concrete, steel and glass facade. If I didn’t own a place, I would jump at this new rental listing. Unit #512 spans 1,126 sq. ft. with one bedroom, a den and 1.75 bathroom, plus a private 500 sq. ft. deck. As… Read More
The minute I walked into the west-facing penthouse unit at the Volta Apartments, I wanted to move in. There are the high ceilings, the wall of windows framing unobstructed views of Puget Sound, the Miele appliances, and a private deck. I would never leave home. But. But, the unit features just one bedroom in 1282… Read More
Here’s the bottom line about the new Volta Apartments in Belltown: They are very nice, high-end contemporary units that could make a sizable dent in your bottom line, depending on the apartment you choose. Studios start at $1,895, two bedrooms rent for $3,250, and the penthouse units top out at $6,500. Urbnlivn has been following… 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
Two Belltown condos that last sold near the height of the real estate boom are now on the market for 35% less than their 2007 price. Both are short sales. The first is Unit #804 at The Parc at 1st Ave and Cedar St. The one-bedroom condo went for $459,000 five years ago. Today, it’s… Read More
It’s the weekend before Thanksgiving, and we’ve got 41 open houses in Seattle for you to check out while you’re not doing your turkey day shopping OR going on this awesome Treasure Hunt of Architecturally Significant Homes. From a 3 bedroom condo in the heart of Capitol Hill, to a gorgeous Queen Anne townhome, scroll… Read More
Here’s a one-bedroom condo in Belltown that is worth a look if you don’t rely on a car. This corner unit on the 18th floor at 2100 3rd Ave comes with sweet city and water views, is relatively spacious at 779 sq ft, and is priced well at $272,000. Earlier this year, I toured the… Read More
The massive Via6 Apartments between Belltown and South Lake Union are still under construction but you can now pre-lease for move in on March 1st. We stopped by the sales office at 6th and Lenora today to get more details. The leasing consultant told us the model units are not ready for tours until next… Read More
We thought the Belltown rental we blogged about a few days ago cost a pretty penny at $6,000 a month. Here’s a new listing in the 1521 building on 2nd Ave that’s even higher…in floor number and rent. The owner of this two-bedroom condo (1723 sq ft) on the 29th floor is asking for $7,000… Read More
What do you get for a $6,000 rental in Belltown? Well, aside from a ton of concrete, more than 2,815 square feet in an expansive penthouse designed by a renowned architect. This unit at 3rd and Blanchard would be quite the place to host a party, an art exhibition (there’s moveable lighting and track system… Read More
Attention book lovers! This sweet historic Belltown loft comes not only with exposed brick walls and timber beams, but it has its very own towering built-in bookcase. And when we say towering, we mean it! A glance at the photos shows the Hentrybuilt bookcase to extend from the floor to the ceiling, with a ladder… Read More
If you’re on the market for a DIY home project, check out this Belltown Lofts gem! 66 Bell Street #207 is a 1-bedroom 1-bath loft spanning 783 square feet. With hardwood floors and exposed brick walls, this updated condo is contemporary with a dash of old world charm. As evidenced by the photos, it would… Read More
