A green home may be classified by LEED, Built Green, Energy Star or another 3rd Party classification.

I thought I would highlight a few environmentally certified new construction projects and those still seeking some form of green building classification:

Trace North/Trace Lofts – Capitol Hill

Brix – Capitol Hill

Rollin Street – South Lake Union

Enso– South Lake Union

Veer Lofts – South Lake Union

Parc – Belltown

Mosler Lofts – Belltown

Cosmopolitan – Downtown Seattle

Olive 8 – Downtown Seattle

1521 – Downtown Seattle

5th & Madison – Downtown Seattle

220 West Highland – Queen Anne

Hjarta – Ballard

Florera – Greenlake

Bellevue Towers – Downtown Bellevue

This is a fun post for me to write.  I have been so excited to share with you some recent updates to the blog.  As you will see in the picture below, we have added a category of links titled “UCS Exclusive Sites”.  I think this is an incredible addition to the site.

For the last 2 months, I have been working tirelessly on building individual sites for the major condominiums projects in Bellevue and Seattle.  The objective was to bring each project to you!  This hyper-local approach, delivers “building” specific information.  Each website is loaded with great info.  You can search units for sale, units that have sold and within a few weeks you’ll be able to search for rentals as well!  In addition, you will find the following:

• Neighborhood information
• Amenities
• Walkscore and much much more.

Each site is fairly interactive as well.  For example, if you want UCS to send you listings in your favorite building, just fill out the email notifications form and you will receive new listings immediately when they hit the market.  As an owner you will also be able to keep tabs on the units that are for sale in your building.  We will be adding new features to the site as time goes on. For now, my hope is that you enjoy what has been created.  Please spread the word!  I’m very excited to get your feedback.  See below for a list of all the websites offered at this time:

Here is an example of the website for the Vine!

These are where the website links are located in UrbanCondoSpaces (see the picture below):

Eastside/Bellevue Condos:

Bravern Condos
Bellevue Towers
One Lincoln Square
One Main Street Condos
Astoria Condos
Washington Square
Kirkland Central

Seattle Condos:

Trace Condos and Lofts
Brix Condos
Eastlake Condos and Lofts
Enso Condominiums
Veer Lofts
2200 Westlake
The Cosmopolitan
5th and Madison
Escala Condos
1521 Condominiums
Cristalla Condos
Bellora Condos
Concord  Condos
The Vine
The Parc
Mosler Lofts
Madison Lofts
Gallery

On March 28th at 1pm, Kennedy Wilson, will be facilitating the auction of the 5th and Madison condo units.  There will be 18 units hitting the auction block.  If you have not been to an auction yet, it is quite an experience.  I will be in attendance with a few clients who have been considering a purchase.  In addition, I will be tweeting live from the event and will report back with intimate details.  For now, I have attached (see below) the unit list and starting bids.

Courtesy of Matt and an Urbnlivn.com reader, 5th & Madison has plans to auction off their 18 remaining units on March 28th, 2010.

Read more below:

Dear 5th and Madison Owners:

On Friday afternoon, Rick Drottz of 5th and Madison, LLC informed the Board of Directors of the upcoming sale of the remaining Developer owned condos. Mr. Drottz also requested we communicate his message to the ownership. See below:

During the last three years, we have conducted a very successful sales program at Fifth and Madison which has resulted in the closing of 103 out of 126 units.

In order to sell the remaining units, we have decided to retain the services of Kennedy Wilson, Inc. and utilize their dynamic auction marketing process. On Sunday, March 28, 2010, 18 units of the remaining inventory will be offered for sale. The company will begin marketing the units the weekend of February 27th.

Information about this sale will be available in the on site Auction Information Office in unit 2301 beginning the week of March 1, 2010.

Sincerely,

Richard Drottz
Vice President
Fifth and Madison, LLC

5th and Madison is a LEED certified project just a few blocks south of Seattle’s Retail district.  The aesthetically gifted tower boasts a built green lifestyle and has delivered on its promise.  Designed by architects Ruffcorn Mott Hinthorne Stine the sleek luminous tower includes many amenities for its residents such as a garden terrace and lounge, library, fitness center and studio, guest rooms, pet exercise area, controlled access parking and 24 hour concierge.  In addition to its amenities its located in the heart of Seattle’s financial district offering plenty of shopping, entertainment, great walk-ability and a close proximity to the major thoroughfares.

5th and Madison is unique in that all of the units, except the three penthouses, are one-bedroom or one-bedroom + den layouts, ranging in size from 808 to 1,244 square feet. The two-and three-bedroom penthouses range from 1,957 to 2,164 square feet in size.

Touted as one of the top 10 green built buildings in America, Turner Construction turned 5th and Madison into a lean and mean environmental marvel. Green features included close to 30% less energy and water usage.  This high-rise is one of the first in the country to obtain a Gold Standard LEED certification for it’s leadership in environmental design.  5th and Madison has done a lot of things right.  Its remarkable transparent exterior, amenity package, gorgeous interiors and environmental conscious design, has put it on the Seattle map for many buyers to consider.

UCS EXCLUSIVE WEBSITE
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www.5thandMadisonConods.com

UCS PROJECT GRADE
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WALKSCORE
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Ever wonder if buying a green home is a sound financial investment?  A recent article in the Seattle Times discusses recent statistics and the benefits of buying a green home.  It cites a study by GreenWorks Realty which reviewed the NWMLS King County condominium sales from September 2007 – May 2008 and included only new construction built in 2007 and after.  The statistics reflect that 18.7% of condominiums bought during this period were environmentally certified.  When priced per square foot, these green condominium homes were 28% more valuable than non-classified homes.  A green home may be classified by LEED, Built Green, Energy Star or another 3rd Party classification.   Check out the article regarding green homes and condominums…Buying Green.

In addition to this article, I thought I would highlight a few environmentally certified new construction projects and those under construction seeking some form of green building classification:

Trace North/Trace Lofts – Capitol Hill

Brix – Capitol Hill

Rollin Street – South Lake Union

Enso – South Lake Union

Veer Lofts – South Lake Union

Parc – Belltown

Mosler Lofts – Belltown

Cosmopolitan – Downtown Seattle

Olive 8 – Downtown Seattle

1521 – Downtown Seattle

5th & Madison – Downtown Seattle

220 West Highland – Queen Anne

Hjarta – Ballard

NoMa – Ballard

Florera – Greenlake

Bellevue Towers – Downtown Bellevue