Waterfront Mercer Island Home-SOLD

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Sarah Hill

This is a rare street-to-water property on 80 feet of prime, Lake Washington waterfront on the north end of Mercer Island. The home offers glorious views of the North & East, including those of the Cascade Mountains, the Bellevue skyline, and the picturesque, meandering shorelines of Medina, Bellevue and the North End of Mercer Island. The 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom 2,970 sf home is Just 10 minutes to Seattle with convenient freeway access! The home also has an extremely large, covered moorage. The home is outstanding and spacious, and a perfect remodeling opportunity. It also sits on two lots, ideal for investment and/or development.  Click here to search more Mercer Island homes for sale. 

Status: Sold
Listing Price: $3,595,000
Bed/Bath: 3/2.5
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Mayor McGinn Vetoes

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Sarah Hill

Mayor Mike McGinn has been getting a lot of publicity over his wanting to veto the city’s vote approving the go-ahead with the tunnel, but more importantly because of the fact that many believe he had flip-flopped since before he had been elected.  In 2009 before he was elected,  McGinn, although opposed to the tunnel, claimed that he would not try to veto or stop the city’s decisions to go forward with the project.  Thursday, February 17th, after a recent city council vote to continue with tunnel plans, McGinn vetoed the newest agreements concerning design, utility and street use issues for the project.  McGinn vetoed on the basis of “unacceptable risks” in a letter to the City Council today, but the veto will likely be rejected.  There are still plenty of anti-tunnel groups out there, and McGinn may be trying to appease Seattle voters.  The majority of elected officials and leaders, however, have been pro-tunnel in a debate that’s lasted over 10 years.  Read more about this issue in the latest article posted on Seattle Pi.

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Tunnel Project Moves Forward

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Sarah Hill

Viaduct project plans will continue to move forward, as per the Seattle City Council voting results at Monday night’s hearing.  They voted 8-1 on three contractual agreements with SDOT on design, utility and street use issues.  Yet, the city must wait until the environmental-impact statement is approved before construction actually takes place.  There has been fervor of anti-tunnel protest around the city, including arguments about the cost, impacts on traffic and surrounding structures, and the loss of one of the greatest waterfront viewpoints in the city.  Mayor Mike McGinn is an avid anti-tunnel supporter and wants to veto the agreement, but it is likely the council will overturn.  Many supporters looking forward to tunnel construction job creation were also at the hearing.  At this point, the city is still expecting to see the tunnel within the next five years.  The only other option is a surface street project or one that would affect I-5.   The estimated tunnel completion date is 2015 with a cost of about $2 billion.  Although the city has funds for cost overruns, tunneling is a considerably risky form of construction so overruns are more likely.  Stay tuned for more information on the Alaskan Way Viaduct project.

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Seattle and Washington’s Highest Tide of the Year – Today

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Casey Losh
Elliott Bay

Elliott Bay on Puget Sound

It’s only January, but this morning at approximately 7:30 a.m. was the highest tide of the year in Washington State.  Estimates put the high tide at over 13 feet on Puget Sound in the Seattle area.  January is typically when the highest tides take place on the Seattle waterfront.

Click link to check the Seattle waterfront and Washington coast tides.

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64th Annual Seattle Boat Show

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Sarah Hill

What’s on deck for boat(ing) enthusiasts this month?  Well it’s only the West Coast’s largest Boat Show, the Seattle Boat Show , happening this weekend-and this is knot your average show!  The 65th Annual show features over 1,000 watercrafts, retail, and seminars to learn all the nautical know how.    The show will run 10 days, from Friday the 21st beginning at 11:00 a.m. until January 30th.   The event will be held at two locations, Qwest Field Event Center and South Lake Union, with free shuttle service between the two running every 30 minutes.  There is a also a variety of entertainment including music, special guests and activities like contests, gallery viewings, and family catch and release trout fishing.  Tickets are $12 for adults, $5 for youth (11-17) and kids 10 and under are free.  To buy tickets and view a full schedule of the Seattle Boat Show times and events, visit their official website.

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Leschi Waterfront Condo – SOLD 2009

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Casey Losh

Waterfront CondoSuperb building in Seattle’s Leshi neighborhood.  This Lake Washington waterfront condo has extraordinary sweeping views from Mt Baker to Mt Rainier and everywhere between. The remodeled luxury condominium has fine finishes with master suite with marble bath & walk in closet and gourmet kitchen with Meile appliances. The exterior has been redone with new siding, decks, and windows. The waterfront condo includes a 70 foot moorage slip and two car parking.

Status SOLD – Oct 2009
Area Leschi
List Price $1,495,000
Bed/Bath 2/1.75
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Alki Condo – SOLD 2006

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Casey Losh

Alki Condo

Status SOLD – Oct 2006
Area West Seattle – Alki
List Price $3,875,000
Bed/Bath 3/3
Extraordinary West Seattle penthouse directly across Alki Avenue from Puget Sound.  The condo is over 4,000 square feet with fantastic Puget Sound, Downtown Seattle, Cascade & Olympic Mountain views. Unparalleled finish work and scale, including Travertine floors custom hardwood millwork, custom bronze and steel detailing. Warm, elegant spaces, gracious living. Huge private roof deck with downtown view and BBQ. Three fireplaces, gallery and art lighting.  One of the finest luxury condos on Alki – this truly is a fabulous Seattle property.
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Washington Park Tower Condo – SOLD 2005

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Casey Losh

Waterfront CondoWashington Park Tower, built in  1969, is a true Seattle waterfront landmark.  Built before current code, this building or one like it could never be built again.  The condominium is built on the Seattle shoreline of Lake Washington; therefore, has incredible views that could never be blocked.  This particular condo unit has incredible views – Cascades to Olympics, drop dead Mt. Rainier/Lake Washington view including Husky Stadium which can be seen over the local Madison Park area.  Madison Park business district is within two blocks giving access to approximately 60 restaurants, shops, and other businesses.

The condo features an open floor with floor to ceiling window. The waterfront building also has 24 hour doorman and pool.

Status SOLD – Sept 2005
Area Madison Park
List Price $779,000
Bed/Bath 2/2.25
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Madison Park Waterfront Condo – SOLD 2005

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Casey Losh

Watefront Condo

Amazing views and light make this fantastic penthouse condo an airy paradise on the shores of Lake Washington. Lakeview West is built directly over Lake Washington – making this truly a Seattle waterfront condo.  This top floor corner unit jets out over the lake and features dazzling lake and mountain outlooks from nearly every room! Enjoy a very spacious sun-filled room living room with an amazing view of Mt. Rainier and Lake Washington, extra-large deck, and marble fireplace.

Lakeview West is a friendly building with a pleasant lobby, a dock with six owned moorage spots (one included with this unit!) in a fabulous Madison Park location near shops, restaurants, and parks.

Status SOLD – Oct 2005
Area Madison Park
List Price $849,000
Bed/Bath 2/1.75
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Kirkland Waterfront Condo for Sale

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Casey Losh

Kirkland CondoFabulous one of a kind waterfront condo created with functionality in mind. For those moving from a home and unwilling to sacrifice space this is perfect Kirkland condo. Three units were architecturally changed into one two bedroom unit with three baths and an ADU. Extensive office space, large cooks kitchen, dining and living rooms for entertaining, his and hers baths in the master. Built-in wet-bar, flat screen TV’s, sliding doors to HUGE view of Lake Washington and Seattle.  Condo includes moorage! West facing Lakeside stretches the width of the building.

Status For Sale
Area Kirkland
List Price $1,995,000
Bed/Bath 2/3.75
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