Downtown / Belltown
DOWNTOWN
There is no way to say enough about Downtown Seattle. Considered to be one of the most beautiful town centers in the country, Downtown is always lively and abundant with restaurants and every kind of shopping. The world-famous Pike Place Market, notorious for fish throwing, is located just a couple blocks east of the heart of Downtown. The Seattle Convention Center is just a few steps away. Seattle’s most beautiful stadiums (Safeco Field & Century Link Field, homes of Seattle’s beloved sports teams, Seahawks, Mariners, and Sounders) is a quick and lovely walk.
Real estate market in in Downtown is always active and very robust due to its great reputation with buyers that plan to occupy and investors alike. Condo living is very popular here because working professionals can walk to work and have easy access to highways. There are multiple high-rise and mid-rise condo buildings in Downtown (1521 Second, Newmark Tower, Olive 8, Meridian Tower, 5th & Maddison, Waterfront Place are just a few from the extensive list). Many offer a combination of million dollar views, 5-Star amenities, and true luxury living. More budget friendly condominiums units are also available.
CONDOS FOR SALE IN DOWNTOWN AND BELLTOWN
BELLTOWN
Belltown is easiest to explain if you imagine it as an extension of Downtown. Sandwiched between Downtown Seattle and Lower Queen Anne, Belltown is a wonderful neighborhood with the beautiful Puget Sound neighboring it to the west. One of the liveliest areas of town, there is always something to do. Countless restaurants, night life, museums, shopping and business of any kind can be found here.
Because the neighborhood stretches along the Puget Sound and is connected to downtown, most condominium buildings offer units with stunning water views or city view. Moreover, because it’s connected to Queen Anne on the other side, many condo units are famous for their Space Needle views. Believe it or not, there are condominiums in Belltown that have all three: water, city, and Space Needle views from a single unit!
Real estate market in Belltown is very similar to Downtown. Always fast moving and robust. It’s a very popular area of Seattle to buy a condo because of extremely high walk scores, beautiful views, access to highways and neighborhood amenities. What makes the area even more attractive to working professionals is its proximity to some of the largest employers in the state, including Amazon and Expedia, which in walking distance. Most condominium buildings here offer secure garage parking, many have hotel-like amenities including concierge, swimming pool, fitness center, business center, etc. High-rises and mid-rises alike can be found in Belltown, a neighborhood with huge variety of condo building of all ages, sizes, and prices. Some of the popular condominium high-rises here include Bay Vista, Continental Place, Cristalla, Royal Crest, Avenue One and Insignia, the twin-40-story towers, 700 condo unit monstrosity of a modern Seattle condo building. Countless mid-rises include Bellora, Gallery, Klee Lofts, Mosler Lofts, Market Court and Market Place North.