It’s weird to say that $3,500 a month in rent is a good deal, but I think it applies to a two bedroom unit in this high-end condo building on North Capitol Hill. Unit #201 in this boutique building, located in the tony Harvard Belmont Landmark District near Volunteer Park,is a spacious 2,088 square feet… Read More
When we toured the new Lyric Apartments on Capitol Hill late last year, we figured the upscale building would do well, given its modern style, amenities and central location. But we didn’t know it would do this well: The 234-unit complex is now 99% leased, just six months after it officially opened. “It’s nothing short… Read More
There are so many listings that boast a “spectacular view” or “breathtaking vistas” that, when you actually tour the place, turn out to be peek-a-boo views or only visible from the deck. That’s not the case for this panoramic view from a penthouse at The Highlander on Capitol Hill. Now, this two-bedroom unit on the… Read More
It’s one thing to see the stats about the recovering Seattle housing market, it’s another to learn the details of a specific listing. On a Sunday last month, friends of mine posted on Facebook that they had just listed their Capitol Hill townhouse and were holding an open house. By Tuesday, the house had gone… Read More
I wanted to blog about this two days ago when the listing popped up but it has taken this long to get over the shock. An owner at The Sanctuary on Capitol Hill is selling after just about a year of ownership, listing the two bedroom, two bath unit for $1,495,000. That figure, in and… Read More
To celebrate the Roman Catholic cardinals’ successful conclave in Rome, here’s a new listing that puts a spotlight on the church….well, at least the one next door. This townhome southeast of Capitol Hill is steps away from Immaculate Conception Church on 18th Ave. And two of the listing photos prominently portray the home’s proximity to… 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
An owner at the Trace Lofts is taking another shot at selling their third floor studio. But this time, it seems they’re being much more realistic. This 697 sq ft condo sold at the height of the market in 2007 for $325,000. In 2009, the owners put the unit back on the market for $372,500…. Read More
If you missed out on buying at The Sanctuary on Capitol Hill, but you still want to live in the renovated church, here’s your chance. One of the 12 contemporary residences is available for rent. But you still need plenty of money to have a prayer. We found this listing on Craigslist advertising a 2-3… Read More
One of the modern townhouses right by Cal Anderson Park on Capitol Hill just came onto the market. If the last two listings in that development are any indication, this unit will draw quite a bit of interest. The two-bedroom, 1,510 sq ft townhouse is listed for $659,000 or about $436 per square foot. A… Read More
After a three-month hiatus, the stunning penthouse at the Meridian is back on the market. The new listing features a few fresh photos and a $162,000 price drop. I wonder if that’s enough to attract a buyer this time around, given the potential threats to the unit’s main attraction… The two-bedroom, 2,189 sq. ft condo… Read More
The new pictures of this recently renovated house near 21st and E. Pine (southeastern edge of Capitol Hill) give you a sense of the work that was done. Sleek, modern lines fill this 5-bedroom, 3000+ square foot home that date back to 1901. But to really see the transformation, check out the photos from the… Read More
A hot little house hit the market yesterday in North Capitol Hill. The owners are asking Seattle’s magic number, $399,950. It’s a 1,048 square foot 1970s rambler, which you’d normally expect to find in Bellevue or Mercer Island, but it looks like it’s been really nicely renovated. THE GOOD The finishes are pretty sharp for… Read More
I find flippers fascinating for their tastes and business sense, at least the successful ones anyway. There’s a professional flipper trying to pull off a good one on Capitol Hill. This top-floor unit in the Gayle Condo on E. Thomas St. sold for $174,000 in a foreclosure auction back in mid-July. After a thorough remodel, Mead… Read More
A 25 on the Park townhouse just closed for $439,000. That means the 880-sq ft home facing Cal Anderson Park fetched $500/sq ft. It’s interesting to see that kind of valuation…again. While the 500-mark is still below some of the eye-popping numbers we saw at the height of the Seattle housing boom in 2007, it… Read More
Don’t you hate it when a listing claims a home features high-end finishes when the cabinets are made of fancy-looking particle board? Or a listing that advertises a great water view but you have to look through three buildings to see it? It’s a long way to say what a pleasure it was to tour… Read More
A prominent architecture and design blog showcased a beautiful Capitol Hill home a few days ago and it has drawn quite a number of tweets and likes. It’s no wonder since the home features contemporary and clean lines, etched in concrete and glass. The residence, designed by Balance Associates of Seattle, has two wings that… Read More
The upscale apartment market on Capitol Hill has a new, worthy competitor. The 234-unit Lyric Apartments on Broadway and Thomas are now leasing for move-in on November 1st. Earlier this week, we went for a hard hat tour of the model units and some of the building’s amenities. Here’s a video of our trip. The… Read More
What’s old will soon be new again on the north end of Capitol Hill. The Belroy Apartments are nearing completion and will begin pre-leasing next month. We’ve been watching this development for some time and got a closer look this weekend when ARCADE magazine used the site for a launch party. If you like the… Read More
Have you visited Bellevue Terrace, one of the newest luxury apartment buildings on Capitol Hill yet? If not, UrbnLivn is here to deliver an exclusive inside look at one of the brand new additions to Seattle’s Pike-Pine corridor neighborhood. Located at 1623 Bellevue Avenue, this brand new 6-story building offers mostly one and two… Read More
