Seattle Realtor Courtney Cooper Seattle Real Estate, Seattle Washington

The Decatur Bulk Buy first phase is well under way! The first 21 units should be moved pretty quickly - I heard there were at least 11 reservations in as of this AM, so it is looking pretty good to get that lower pricing they are offering when these get converted to purchase and sales. The more people that buy, the cheaper the price is for everyone in each phase.

Take a look at this building if you want an in city affordable Seattle condo with nice finish work and some nice views. The Decatur on First Hill has granite counters, new stainless appliances, and more - all without any upgraded add on fees. Prices start at just under $180k and up depending on how many buy at once for this first phase.

The Decatur on First Hill is an opportunity to not have the pressure of an auction and still get some affordable prices!

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Belltown real estate: Just North of Downtown Seattle, you can find some affordable condo options with big views. Here are some Puget Sound views I took from the Gallery condo building in Seattle's Belltown neighborhood. The Gallery Building does have some great views - both of Puget Sound and the Space Needle, but I really hope a lot of research was done by the buyers who bought at the Gallery auction the other night.

Belltown condos - checking out the area. Careful attention to height restrictions and building plans is required when buying Seattle condos in a neighborhood that is changing as much as Belltown is - and at such a rapid pace. One of the units I looked at had expansive views, but I know very well based on an article I saw in the paper weeks back that there is a building going up that will block a major part of the seascape. Sure, they will still have a view and there is no certainty with anything we do, but at least get all the facts.

There are great views of the Puget Sound and Downtown Seattle in Belltown:

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Decatur on First Hill is a pretty interesting building ..The First Hill location is pretty spectacular set high up off the street overlooking Downtown Seattle and many beautiful historical buildings. There are park like trees on the Spring Street side of the building (front side) and peek a boo views of the top of the Space Needle as well as Downtown. There is even a nice little roof top deck to take in the neighborhood!

Decatur on First Hill has a gorgeous marble entry and great new touches everywhere while keeping its mid century charm intact. The units are spacious and gorgeous with wonderful details like granite on the counters, new kitchens and hip bathrooms complete with Toto toilets.

Decatur went into foreclosure and the seller is now offering 62 units in sections of three groups for sale with a bulk buying program. They released the first 21 units yesterday and already have reservations because of the obvious appeal of both the individual condo unit as well as the price.

Pricing at Decatur on First Hill: Each unit in Decatur is priced on a sliding scale depending on how many people decide to buy in each bulk release. There is no negotiating, but it is pretty obvious based on the value here as well as the Gallery Auction results I saw Sunday night that there is a demand for well priced in city condos and Decatur Bulk Buy should draw attention.

If you are interestedin condos right now, there are a ton of wonderful choices out there. Even Downtown Seattle has really opened up, so make sure and check out everything! Do you want to tour other First Hill real estate in Seattle?

Looking for Belltown Gallery Auction Results? The Gallery Auction has long been one of Belltown's most anticipated events. It was astounding to witness the sheer volume of dollars that were spent on these places!

Gallery Auction results surprising for many! It was extremely interesting to see the mass exodus of hopeful would be Gallery Auction bidders who thought they might get a steal. There were some good deals last night, but nothing I couldn't have negotiated up front in a normal purchase and sale without the pressure of the auction itself. It just goes back to my earlier statement: "Do not be afraid to put in an offer that may not be socially acceptable." In the case of the Gallery before the auction, they may have taken it based on auction result numbers I saw last night.

So here are the Gallery Auction results as I recorded them personally, so I should put in a disclaimer that I am human and may have made a mistake. By the way, these are in auction bid order:

Unit SQFT Previous Price Min Bid Winning Bid Amt

1020 1438 $995,200 $449,000 $735,000

1103 1226 $895,990 $499,000 $650,000

920 1438 $995,200 $449,000 $607,000

820 1438 $990,200 $449,000 $592,000

720 1438 $923,400 $449,000 $588,000

903 1226 $895,990 $499,000 $621,000

703 1226 $795,900 $449,000 $548,000

1102 1301 $924,600 $449,000 $566,000

1002 1301 $887,500 $449,000 $564,000

702 1301 $810,700 $375,000 $547,000

1006 1066 $736,990 $325,000 $450,000

906 1066 $731,990 $325,000 $440,000

706 1066 $649,990 $325,000 $419,000

402 961 $573,400 $245,000 $412,000

1107 883 $636,500 $295,000 $462,000

1104 880 $619,990 $295,000 $455,000

1004 880 $573,200 $295,000 $413,000

1117 672 $504,500 $225,000 $380,000

1118 771 $509,990 $225,000 $344,000

1017 672 $467,600 $195,000 $338,000

1018 771 $499,990 $225,000 $337,000

618 845 $484,000 $215,000 $347,000

507 883 $466,300 $195,000 $282,000

407 883 $440,700 $195,000 $277,000

1111 603 $448,800 $225,000 $326,000

1011 603 $427,800 $215,000 $330,000

1115 586 $428,000 $225,000 $321,000

1015 586 $400,100 $215,000 $318,000

715 603 $365,100 $215,000 $310,000

620 843 $481,300 $225,000 $331,000

420 843 $467,800 $225,000 $289,000

1112 603 $426,400 $195,000 $301,000

1114 603 $425,000 $195,000 $300,000

1012 603 $413,800 $195,000 $297,000

612 603 $368,100 $195,000 $280,000

721 605 $388,700 $195,000 $243,000*

403 1160 $694,990 $399,000 $434,000

201 1116 $658,000 $335,000 $384,000

624 699 $410,700 $195,000 $300,000

424 699 $400,000 $195,000 $284,000

521 836 $423,800 $195,000 ***

421 836 $420,800 $195,000 ***

623 791 $424,500 $195,000 ***

423 791 $397,500 $195,000 ***

*In my opinion, the winning bidder for unit 721 probably got one of the best deals of the day. Although the unit is right next to the owner's lounge and I have heard that there is quite a bit of horizontal sound traveling in Gallery, this was a phenomenal price to get into that location!

*** At this point, I had to accompany my bidder out of the room, but I will update later with results from the last four auction results.

Gallery Auction Results Wrap Up -

Overall, I would say Gallery raked in far more dollar per square foot than I would expect them to have. I would say this proves that Seattle real estate is alive and well and that Belltown real estate is still moving! The condo market has definitely changed and we will be seeing more of these types of sales in my opinion based on the backlog of inventory.

Belltown Real Estate anyone? We are getting pretty excited for the Gallery auction on Sunday! I will be there with a client. We have two more spots open for bidders in the office if you want to get in last minute and see what the action is all about. Gallery in Seattle's Belltown neighborhood is offering studio like spaces and up (an open one bedroom concept) with starting bids around the 50% mark from their previous asking prices - $195,000 and up.

Belltown luxury! Most of the units available offer impressive finish work and astounding views for the money of both the Puget Sound and the Space Needle. Even if the unit does not have a view it is still in an excellent location in the heart of Belltown.

Gallery Auction View Condos: I have a couple cautions for would be bidders: The building across the street is rented out to a couple tenants and there is room for it to go up in height. I would also want you to know that just Northwest a block or so is the location of another building going up which will block out much of the Puget Sound views that are so attractive in a few of the units.

Two Gallery Auction representation spots left! Let us know if you are interested in participating in one of Belltown real estate 's biggest 2009 Seattle real estate events! We will also make sure you check out the lounge, roof top deck, fitness room, guest suites and more while you are there!

Update: Gallery Auction Results