Take Your Seahawks Pre-Game Experience to 'Hawks Island'
As we're sure you're aware at this point, we've run out of places in Seattle to plant '12' flags. American Express noticed and they've decided to ship in some reinforcements. Meet 'American Express Hawks Island,' a 200-foot barge that will dock at Pier 66 and host pre-game festivities on October 18 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. before the Seahawks game against the Carolina Panthers. The event is free for all Amex Card Members (21+) who RSVP in advance and will include food & drink from local eateries, a meet & greet with Hawks legend Shaun Alexander, a musical performance and free shuttle service to CenturyLink Field for the game. For non-Seahawks enthusiasts, it might be worth checking out just to see what it looks like to have a barge the size of two basketball courts anchored at the Seattle Waterfront. Seattle scrapped plans for a waterfront barge last year due to costs. Wonder what effect this might have of reviving the idea. To RSVP for Hawk Island, AMEX members should call 800-445-7374.
At $13.2M, Meet the New Most Expensive Listing in Seattle
Move over, $11.5M Queen Anne mansion, your reign atop the list of most expensive listings in Seattle is over. Meet the new champ: The 7-BR, 6.25-bath waterfront Laurelhurst residence asking $13.25M. We don't get too much info on the place, though we should just note it's 11,809 square-feet of living space, which includes an ADU as well. There's also 145-feet of Lake Washington waterfront that includes your dock and moorage because you will most certainly need that if you can afford this place. The standout shot inside is where the Fleetwood doors open up into the family room and keep going right on outside. Nice wood finishes throughout and every room seems to have a view of the lake in mind. And then there's the backyard, which is determined to make you relax with a drink in your hand as if you're in a Sandals commercial. Microsoft Accelerator managing director Dave Malcolm, along with wife Shelley, is the seller. They bought the property in 2004 for $3.5M and paid for Stillwell Hanson Architects to design this place.
Interactive Map Shows What Seattle Noise Levels Look Like
Everybody wants to get a handle on noise these days. We just had FYI Guy analyze the Seattle spots where most noise complaints happen. Now, apartment rentals site RentLingo has unveiled a new feature that allows renters to predictably determine how noisy a location is before moving in. The company pulls in data on current construction, nearby businesses, roads, public transportation and more to determine the noise levels day and night. It's just another way to help renters take into account the factors they need to when picking a new place. We tooled around and found a few notably-high noise spots. An obvious one was the area around downtown Seattle, not to mention pretty much anything around a major roadway. Another spot that caught our eye were the launch spots for planes on South Lake Union. If you really want to see what loud looks like, head down to Sea-Tac Airport. So maybe don't live on the airport...
Rebuilding a Frank Lloyd Wright House, Piece by Piece
Bachman Wilson House designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Image copyright Tarantino Studio; courtesy Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, Arkansas.
In Bentonville, Arkansas, a house that Frank Lloyd Wright designed for a New Jersey couple more than 60 years ago has been painstakingly reassembled, board by board and pane by pane, overlooking the clear waters of the Crystal Spring. When it opens to the public next month on the lushly wooded 120-acre campus of the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, it will be the first Wright house in Arkansas—a delicately preserved later example of the so-called Usonian homes that the architect conceived as models for affordable middle-class living.
How the house came to be in the Ozarks of northwestern Arkansas, some 1,200 miles from where it was first built, is a story that touches on the unforgiving potency of Mother Nature, a couple's untiring effort to restore and preserve an unsung architectural gem, and the ambitions of the Walmart heiress Alice Walton, who founded Crystal Bridges in 2011 with an eye toward establishing it as a destination for fans of American art and architecture.
Today in Scuzzy Seattle Landlords: Carl Haglund
Last week, Seattle City Council members drew attention to a South Seattle apartment complex at 6511 Rainier Avenue South where rents were scheduled to rise from $500/month to $1,500/month on October 1. This was on top of the fact that the apartments were in horrendous condition. Tenants all told the same story about landlord Carl Hagland, who bought the building over the summer for $975K: sign a new lease at a higher rent or leave. Raising rent a small percentage is understandable but such a huge increase could only mean one thing, that Hagland was forcing tenants out using a loophole in city law. The City Council closed that loophole Monday, requiring any landlord with plans to tear down a building to give 90-day notice and pay $3,255 in Tenant Relocation Assistance if the tenants are low-income households.
I-405 Toll Cheat Sheet; Seattle Bike Share Going Electric
· SEC alleges Dargey misappropriated $46 million in investor funds for Belltown tower [PSBJ]
· I-405 Cheat Sheet [Imgr]
· IHG, Noble partner on Mercer and Fairview hotels [DJC]
· Can we really 'restore' the Duwamish, Seattle's industrial river? [CC]
· SDOT taking over Pronto bike share with plans to expand, go all-electric [CHS]
· Twisted trolley tales and sad streetcar stories [MyN]
· I-405 Cheat Sheet [Imgr]
· IHG, Noble partner on Mercer and Fairview hotels [DJC]
· Can we really 'restore' the Duwamish, Seattle's industrial river? [CC]
· SDOT taking over Pronto bike share with plans to expand, go all-electric [CHS]
· Twisted trolley tales and sad streetcar stories [MyN]
Big Reveal: $2.49M For This 27th Floor Escala 3-BR Condo
Yesterday, we asked you to guess the asking price for this 3-BR condo in the Escala building in downtown Seattle. A guess of $2.3M by farrahfan was close enough to earn the victory. Actual ask: $2.49M. Some pretty spectacular Seattle views here, be it from your private patio or from one of the many rooms inside the 2,442 square-foot condo. And of course living in Escala comes with quite a few amenities including 24-hour concierge, spa & fitness center, a wine cave dining room for residents, dog run with owners lounge and carwash. So, now that you know what they're asking, does it sound worth it?
Ralf Westermayer's House Back on the Market Asking $1.6M
Things were different two years ago. Back then, Ralf Westermayer'shouse that was considerd "An Original Piece Of Artwork" was priced at $1,395,000. (Check out what we thought about it then.) Now, it is listedat a nice, round $1,600,000. Buy a house from an artist who has the resources to exercise their art and know you're getting something unique, a piece of art no one can duplicate. The matching artwork stays with the house, so you get more than walls, windows, floors and a roof. The house challenges coventions. The flooring is organic, with stone and wood meeting along puddled edges, or rough work at doorsteps. The woodwork throughout is high-level cabinetry, including bas-reliefs on some doors. Outside, the hardscape has been sculpted into fantastic forms that you probably won't find in any neighbor's yard. And then there's the artistry of location. The views of Seattle will definitely distract. Some other artist gets the credit for that, though.
Buy Patty Stonesifer's Alki Penthouse Condo For $2.5M
Named one of the 25 Most Influential People in America in 1996 by Time, Patty Stonesifer is the former co-chair and chief executive officer of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and current President and CEO of Martha's Table. Since she no longer needs a home base in Seattle, Stonesifer has re-listed the penthouse condo in Alki where she lived with journalist husband Michael Kinsley for $2.5M. Listed for $2.8M last year, it came off the market in June before making a reappearance now. It's tough to find too many larger condos in Seattle (4,057 square-feet), especially ones with a view like this. There's three bedrooms, all of which come with a private bath. The master includes his & hers walk-in closets and a master bath with a jetted tub. Other amenities include a home office, three fireplaces and five parking spaces. Incidentally, it's a prime time for people named Stonesifer to sell their homes. Ex-husband Rob Stonesifer recently put his custom West Seattle home on the market as well.
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How Much Are They Asking For This Escala 3-BR Condo?
PriceSpotter is Curbed's asking price guessing game. We provide you with some details and pictures from a real estate listing, and you take a crack at the price in the comments. Tomorrow we reveal the answer. And hey, no cheating!
What Is It?: 3-BR, 2.5-bath condo in Escala
Home Square Footage: 2,442
Taxes: $14,564
The Skinny: This three-bedroom condo is high-up in one of Seattle's most sought-after addresses. Get your Fifty Shades of Grey on in the master suite or in one of the other two bedrooms if you get bored. Get a little closer to that stunning view by going outside and sitting on your sizable patio. Of course, the condo also comes with all of the luxury amenities you'd expect to find in a place like Escala. So, knowing what you do, how much do you think they're asking for it?
Home Square Footage: 2,442
Taxes: $14,564
The Skinny: This three-bedroom condo is high-up in one of Seattle's most sought-after addresses. Get your Fifty Shades of Grey on in the master suite or in one of the other two bedrooms if you get bored. Get a little closer to that stunning view by going outside and sitting on your sizable patio. Of course, the condo also comes with all of the luxury amenities you'd expect to find in a place like Escala. So, knowing what you do, how much do you think they're asking for it?
City Council Closes Rent Loophole; Housing Bubble Concerns
· Is this Seattle's next $100 million tax levy? [CC]
· Windermere president: Seattle's 'on the cusp of a housing market slowdown' [PSBJ]
· Zillow economist warns Seattle, other tech hubs could be headed toward housing bubble [PSBJ]
· Unico may combine interiors of 3 Pioneer Square buildings [DJC]
· Mortgage debt casts long shadow despite rising home prices [ST]
· Seattle City Council authorizes acquisition of land for small park [ST]
· City Council closes loophole to protect tenants [SPI]
· Bellevue admits mistake in Old Bellevue parking plan [K5]
· $37M Kirkland sale shows office investors are hot for deals in suburbia[PSBJ]
· Windermere president: Seattle's 'on the cusp of a housing market slowdown' [PSBJ]
· Zillow economist warns Seattle, other tech hubs could be headed toward housing bubble [PSBJ]
· Unico may combine interiors of 3 Pioneer Square buildings [DJC]
· Mortgage debt casts long shadow despite rising home prices [ST]
· Seattle City Council authorizes acquisition of land for small park [ST]
· City Council closes loophole to protect tenants [SPI]
· Bellevue admits mistake in Old Bellevue parking plan [K5]
· $37M Kirkland sale shows office investors are hot for deals in suburbia[PSBJ]
Seward Park's 'Lakehaven' Estate Now Available For $7.98M
If you want to get to 10,373 square-foot Lakehaven estate, you've got two options: a gated, private road or from one of the three docks on it's 130-feet of Lake Washington waterfront. However you get there, you'll be greeted by a living experience that includes sophisticated Crestron and LiteTouch technology, which controls internal systems. HVAC, lighting, security and more. The main home includes seven bedrooms, a home gym, pool & sauna, sport court, movie theater and four-car garage. Some highlights that stand out include four built-in beer tapsin the kitchen, the living room drinking fountain and the glass cabana/guesthouse near the water. And when you're done appreciating the view, close the automated blackout curtains and call it a day. It's the kind of place you buy when you like hosting friends, parties, soirees, galas and just about anything else that involves entertaining people. You just need $7.98M up front in order to get the party started.
That Ronald Terry 4-BR in Madison Park is Back on the Market
In August 2014, our long, regional nightmare was over. The Roland Terry-built residence at 1101 McGilvra Blvd E sold for $2.25M after almost two-and-a-half years on the market. Now just over a year later it's going back on the market to start our long, regional nightmare all over again. Now asking $2.495M, the 5,150 square-foot 4-BR is highlighted by the four-glass-stories overlook that leads out to the backyard jacuzzi, a symmetrical open design that cascades light throughout and the nonstop panoramic views of Lake Washington and Mount Rainier. The glass invites nature in to the main rooms inside and opens up to invite you onto the multiple decks outside. It's a stunning place to call home. Now let's see if we can find someone to take it before it's on the market for another 2.5 years.
Bring Your Books If You Buy This $1.4M House in Magnolia
With Seattle's literary and independent bookstore history, and Amazon's start with real books, it's natural that some houses are built around shelves and shelves, with ladders reaching the top tier and every room just a few steps away from something to read in bed, or while dinner is simmering, or just because you finally found time to sit still. You do remember sitting still, don't you? You do remember reading words on paper instead of words behind glass. Right? All these shelves are inside a 4 bedroom, 3.25 bath 1978 (pre-ebook) contemporary house that has 2,760 square feet of space. They're asking $1,395,000 for this library of a house because it is more than just a bunch of shelving. In particular, the 2007 renovation created a bright marble kitchen and bath, each with plenty of glass. Outside, there are more reading places on the deck and patio - at least when the weather cooperates. After the sun goes down, put aside the reading and sit around the firepit. Or go inside and enjoy the media room. Some people who read also watch football, and there's a nice electronic suite set up for that. (Pity the movers who have to pack all those books. Maybe there's a temp job opportunity for a librarian to help sort the collection.)
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