Emily Allen <3 <3 Real Estate Blog Trainer

Hello prospective renters my question to you is "With all the one-bedroom apartment floor plans;

Why Ballard apartments? "

The simple reason is that Ballard apartments are the most sought after, is the open one bedroom apartment floor plans at the Lock Vista Apartment homes! Ballard is the showcase for Washington and Seattle's finest attributes. Our Ballard apartments are directly across from the Hiram-Chittenden "Ballard" Locks; there arelush green landscapes,

open fields and interesting nature activities all year round. If you find yourself in the mood for a stroll down the Burke-Gilman trail you will soon find yourself in the center of a diverse culinary main stage. Paseo Caribbean, Ray's Boat House, Anthony's Homeport are just 3 of the many different flavors that makes Ballard a unique restaurant hot spot. All of this and more is just outside the door of our one bedroom apartment floor plans at the Lock Vista apartments.

• Our Ballard apartments have community amenities:
• 7 day a week office (except some holidays)
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• Emergency Maintenance
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• Red Mill Totem fish and chips
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• On-Site front loading energy efficient Laundry Facilities in each building
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• Community garden spaces
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• Online-service request system
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• Pet friendly both dogs & cats (additional deposits & breed restrictions apply)
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• Addition storage available *
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• On-line bill pay*
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• Reserved parking available*

• Our one bedroom apartment floor plans include:
• Hardwood flooring
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• Open floor plans
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• Dining space
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• Unique vintage touches and fixtures**
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• Updated appliances
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• Bay kitchens with great storage

For those who like to D.I.Y Ballard apartments also have excellent convenience to shopping and fresh local markets. There are 3 different grocery stores all a quick 5 minute trip away.

Other great amenities right outside the door of our one bedroom apartment floor plans are; Gymboree, Seattle Public Library, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Stone Gardens (climbing gym), Golden Gardens beach, more cafes and restaurants then you could visit in a year and much, much, more!

Walk-ins welcome with I.D. to tour and cashier's check, personal check, or money orders for home deposit and screening fee (sorry for any inconvenience, no cash is accepted).

Office touring hours

Monday-Friday 10:00am-6:00pm

Saturday-Sunday 10:00am-5:00pm

Or call to set an appointment (206) 784-5797

Email an appointment request to Lockvista@RiverstoneRes.com

The reason that ballard apartments ar so sought after is the one bedroom apartment floor plans at Lock Vista. Visit soon.

KISS CAFE is one of the reasons I love living in Ballard WA. (Dedicated to the crew who hangs there at the bar with their special guest, featured in the picture by the ceiling with antlers on him)

It took me a while to try it because if you've ever seen it; The KISS CAFE pretty dang cool, it's obvious there is a strong community as far as the patrons are concerned. The motto there is "Keep It Simple Sucka"(KISS CAFE).

If you are a sucka (just kidding) and just can't help yourself, you can always just order your food to-go (perfect for lunches), which I honestly think is how finally snuck under the radar. Today I had the half sandwich combo- Brie, Apple, and Ham with Jambalaya (seriously amazing, spicy and perfect). Best lunch ever!

It's just a really chill place and I can't blame the KISS CAFE crew for wanting to keep it that way. Simple ya know?

So here is my shout out to KISS Cafe in Ballard, KISS Cafe you rule! I love your food, amazing beer selection and your ability to stave off the population of the world who liken themselves to a feminine cleansing system.

KISS Cafe: A reason I love living in Ballard. "Keep it simple sucka!

A shout out for the crew (and they know who they are, so if you're wondering...it's probably not you don't feel bad it's not me either) please feel free to put up your own thoughts, opinions, funny stories, and warnings to the d canoes in general. It would be totally rad to know what you think.

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Hey Everyone!

I live in Ballard WA, a small Norwegian town that can definitely hold it's own.

Most of my days in Ballard bring me to the Locks, or maybe Golden Gardens. Most of those days are spent with nieces and nephews to play with the Jakesters my 5 year old son.

Occasionally, weather permitting we hit the pool. Of course a majority of the time my little loved ones aren't pool ready. This is what brought me to the most incredible children's second hand store Me N' Mom's. This place had everything I needed, affordable!

I don't expect my sisters and friends to know what I'll be getting into during the day, as most of my plans get changed due to weather, so this second hand store right around the corner has come through again and again.

As a mom its hard for me to spend my money on brand new clothes for my fun loving little mess maker, and even harder to do it for a seasonal necessity for his cousins.

So if i need a hat, rain-coat, swim trunks or any other necessity I know where I can get them...cheap!

Check out Me N' Mom's here

If you have gotten past nap times and juice boxes but not quite ready for geriatric tan sneakers, you might find yourself at The Buffalo Exchange. This is a partially second hand store focused on teens through 30's men and women's fashion.

Common brands you can find at Buffalo are Banana Republic, Forever 21, Rock and Republic, Seven and I have even seen Gucci and Marc Jacobs!

So if your shoe heel breaks while you're out in Ballard before 7pm or right before the family photo at the locks a shirt gets dirty these two places are great tools for navigating life's little clothing mishaps.

Check Buffalo Exchange out here!