The beautiful landscapes of the Pacific Northwest aren’t complete without our water views. From in-city waterfronts along our lakes and the majesty of the Puget Sound, to Seattle’s iconic floating home communities, there’s nothing like finding a piece of waterfront to call your own.
They are some of Seattle’s most unique and recognizable homes, and there’s only 500 of them. Last month, team member Enrico Pozzo—an expert in all things floating homes—led a tour of Lake Union and the homes that top its waters. Skippered by Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty (RSIR) CEO Dean Jones, our team was joined by nearly 40 of our RSIR colleagues and a few guest brokers from our affiliates in New York and California.
Our client’s Westlake floating home closed at $1,150,000! It was a pleasure working with them and we wish the new owners the best of luck in their new space.
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Our team recently listed a once-in-a-lifetime experience: a stunning top-floor waterfront condo with three bedrooms and 2 baths. Features include incredible views of Lake Union and Gas Works Park, 2 balconies, a pool, exquisite custom cabinetry, unique marble and granite finishing details, heated bathroom floors, 2 fireplaces, gourmet kitchen, Peshtigo River birch hardwood floors in kitchen and entry, 2 fee ownership boat slips, 2 secured parking places and plenty of storage.
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A RECENT ARTICLE PUBLISHED BY THE SEATTLE TIMES DESCRIBES THAT “REPRESENTATIVES AT NEXUS SAY THEY ARE ENGINEERING A ‘SMART CONNECTED BUILDING’ AND IN THE PROCESS ADDING A NEW DIMENSION TO URBAN LIVING.”
The commencement of construction on the NEXUS condominium tower in downtown Seattle quickly approaches, and executives of Burrard Group and Sirqul announced a new alignment that will redefine what it means to “live in the cloud.”
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As the architects behind Google’s proposed campus at South Lake Union prepare for their meeting with the Seattle Design Review Board today at 8pm, GeekWire writes that “New images show how Google’s Seattle campus will transform the South Lake Union neighborhood.” Nat Levy, upon viewing the recently released images, says “the tech giant will drive the next evolution of the South Lake Union neighborhood, right in Amazon’s backyard” with a design aesthetic that speaks to the walkability of the neighborhood and incorporates natural elements, as walls of windows meet greenery throughout.
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The Hobbit Houseboat is one of Seattle’s most charming floating homes! A custom-crafted 2 story, 2 bed/1 bath cottage on one of Lake Union’s loveliest docks, features include a 200 year old cedar log bathtub, sculptural wooden sink, sleeping nook with cedar carved door, and cherry floors. Natural light pours into the open floor plan of this home from every direction, especially from the exterior deck, perfect for contemplating the lovely channel and lake views. Pet friendly dock. Small boat moorage subject to community approval.
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The Queen Anne/Magnolia area of Seattle comprises these two areas as well as a western portion of South Lake Union, near Amazon’s campus. Magnolia is the site of Discovery Park and The Homes at Fort Lawton, a community of restored homes offered by Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty. This area includes The Center School, one of the top-rated public high schools in Washington. It also includes the Seattle waterfront northwest of Belltown, where F5 Networks’ headquarters are located.
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The Tech Boom’s impact on the economy and housing market in the Seattle area is receiving increasing recognition, as national news outlets are now weighing in on what the Emerald City’s future may hold. Most recently, Nick Wingfield of The New York Times reported that “Seattle, in Midst of Tech Boom, Tries to Keep Its Soul,” saying that Seattle leaders are no longer looking at San Francisco as a model to live up to, but as a “cautionary tale” to avoid.
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