The Penthouse at 1521 is Back….Reduced by $1,062,820 or 21%

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Do you guys remember this penthouse?  We covered it back in February of last year (1521 Penthouse, Yes Please).  It was also featured in a guest piece on Seattleite.com.  Well, it is back on the market and it appears to be priced to sell.  At a cool $3,900,000 it can be yours.  I recommend  at least… [Continue Reading]

1521 Penthouse, Back on the Market

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Remember this penthouse at 1521?   Well, its back on the market.  Listed at $4,399,000.  It is hard not to love when you have nearly 2,800 sq. ft on the top floor of one of Seattle’s most luxurious condo towers. You may recall our post on Seattlite a few months ago featuring this home as well. … [Continue Reading]

City of Seattle Approves A 40 Story Tower In Belltown

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Could there really be a new 40 story tower coming to Belltown? On Thursday May 5th, the Department of Planning and Development granted final design approval for a 400 foot tower located at 2116 4th Ave.  The applicant HAL Real Estate Investments plans to put 365 homes, above 2,743 square feet of retail space. This would… [Continue Reading]

1521 Penthouse, Yes Please.

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This unit is stunning.  It sits 38 floors above the city at Downtown Seattle’s 1521 Second Ave.  In May of 2009 this unit sold for $4,962,820. Now, listed at $4,499,999, it can be yours. UNIT FEATURES Top floor Spacious plan Floor to ceiling glass 180 degree views (Sound, city and mountains) Private roof terrace w/spa,… [Continue Reading]

Valentines Day At Pike Place Market

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I surprised my wife today with a trip to the spa and a few hours down at Pike Place Market.  It was a great reminder of how international Seattle can feel. It always amazes me to see such diversity in just a few city blocks.  It was a really fun experience exploring, drinking coffee and… [Continue Reading]

Unit #2702 High Above The City At 1521

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Each Sunday morning, one of my favorite things to do is look for new listings that came on the market over the weekend.  It was actually a really light weekend for “new” listings (Superbowl?).  The one that did catch my eye was unit #2702 at 1521 in Seattle. For those of you unfamiliar with the project,… [Continue Reading]

New Construction Condo Inventory In Seattle Is Shrinking

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Do you remember just 2-3 years ago when the Seattle skyline was full of  high-rise construction cranes? That’s not the case anymore.  When it comes to condos, we might not see another project built for 4-5 years.  What does that mean for new construction condo inventory?  Statistically it can be proven that inventory is in decline;… [Continue Reading]

Consider Walkscore Before Picking Your Condo

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Have you used walkscore yet? It is a super resourcful technology that allows you to see the neighboring amenities from a particular address.  If you are a boomer looking for walkability or a young professional hoping to be surrounded by the cities best restaurants and nightlife, Walkscore can be a perfect step in the evaluation… [Continue Reading]

Top 5 Condo Exteriors

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There just something about a really good looking condo building.  I tend to gravitate towards buildings with a lot of glass, steel and concrete. I’ve added my top 5 condo exteriors and I want you to vote!  What is your favorite? You can vote once on each building (1-5 Stars).  Check back in to see the… [Continue Reading]

Fifteen-Twenty One Condo Testimonials

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Have any of you seen the new testimonial campaign by 1521 Condominiums. I must admit; I really like it. I think it shows sincerity and transparency. The effort goes a long way. At a time where many developers will not spend a dime on marketing and advertising, I believe that this campaign shows creativity and… [Continue Reading]

1521 Reaches 100 Closings | 70% Sold

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Fifteen Twenty-One Second Avenue just reached 100 closings.  They have updated their website with new testimonials so prospective buyers can get a sense of what living at the building is like.  To their credit, I think it was a nice touch. They are having an Open House from 12-4pm this weekend.  It is a nice… [Continue Reading]

What The Seattle Condo Market Could Look Like In 2013

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I’m currently sitting at the Viceroy Hotel in Palm Springs.  My wife and I have been celebrating our 1 year anniversary down here in the desert.  On the way down, I noticed something in the Alaska Airlines magazine that was drastically different then in the years past.  In total, there were only four (4) Seattle… [Continue Reading]

Target Acquires Retail Space In Downtown Seattle

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Downtown Seattle just received a nice shot in arm.  The Seattle Times is reporting that Target Corp, the big box retailer has aquired a fantastic three story space in the Downtown Seattle corridor.  Considered by many as the West Edge, this 2nd and Pike location is a phenomenal space for the large retailer.   It… [Continue Reading]

Exciting New Additions To UrbanCondoSpaces.com

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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… [Continue Reading]

1521 Second Avenue-April Sales & Promotion Update

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According to my source at Realogics/Sotheby’s, 1521 second is now 70% sold and occupied.  This includes 4 sales in April and a number of other contracts in negotiation.  They are still running a program that includes a Smart ForTwo car with a purchase before April 30th.  (See here) Other notes: All remaining homes start at… [Continue Reading]