New Homes & Live/Work Units Under Construction in Greenwood

There are some new homes under construction right near the remodeled Fred Meyer in Greenwood.  Kohary Construction is the builder and pre-sales are now available.  The free-standing townhomes (no shared walls) are priced at $549,000 and the duplex live/work spaces along 3rd Ave. are priced at $449,000.

It's good to see lots of new construction back in the neighborhood! 

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Rare In-City Vacant Land Up For Grabs!

Due to the great success from the auction of the old fire stations last year, Seattle City Light has decided to also auction off 4 plots of vacant city land that used to home old sub-stations.  What???  You mean there is actually vacant land in close-in Seattle?  Yep!  A rare opportunity for sure.

One lot is zoned for multi-family possibilities and the other three for single family homes.  They are listed with Colliers International and each have a minimum bid price. Starting bids vary for each lot but are as low as $286,000 and go up to $650,000 for the multi-family lot. They are expected to sell around 20% over the starting bid price.  More info can be found here:  http://www.seattlecitylightproperties.com/



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Unique "Grow Community" on Bainbridge Island

There is a unique 130-unit development in the works on Bainbridge Island.  It is called "Grow Community" and promises to be totally solar powered and carbon neutral.  In addition they offer community gardens for growing organic fruits and veggies, and an electric car share program for the community.  They are the fifth community to receive the One Planet Living seal of approval, a global initiative launched by the World Wildlife Fund and environmental consultancy BioRegional that promotes zero-carbon emissions, zero waste and car-free cities.

There are homes for sale starting in the $300's and homes for rent as well.  There are multiple models and floor plans to choose from and you can even add an additional room or outbuilding for extra live/work space or storage.

Personally I love this sustainable community-oriented idea but realize it's not for everyone. It should do well being located right near the heart of Winslow and a short 35-min. ferry ride from downtown Seattle.  What do you think of this idea?

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New Development Potentially in the Works for Greenwood!

Photo Courtesy of KomoNews.com

I have long loathed this corner of my neighborhood.  Located just a few short blocks from my home and our previous office, it's been a community eyesore for quite some time.  Much of the area on the south side of 85th St. west of Greenwood Ave. has been in need of some love.  With the recent repaving of 85th St. and the newly remodeled Fred Meyer opening Feb. 1st, it could be great timing for some more development!

I'm excited at the possibility of this 2-block area (between 1st & 3rd) being developed by Security Properties (whose previous works include "On the Park" in Ballard and "Epicenter" in Fremont).

Mega-apartment/condo complexes aren't my favorite development, but it is definitely better than what is currently there - an abandoned graffitied building and trash-littered lot.  What excites me the most is that Security Properties' other projects have all included mixed use commmercial/residential complexes with a grocery store as the base.  Could this mean there's a chance for my beloved Greenwood Market to come back across the street from its former location?  Or a Trader Joe's or Whole Foods could be cool too!  :)  We've got plenty of Safeways and QFC's in the hood already and the new mega Fred Meyer just across the street - let's get something more geared towards organics and local products!  :)  It could do great things for the Greenwood neighborhood and community!

It sounds like Security Properties is planning to move forward with plans but is waiting to find out if the proposed rezone for the south side of 85th is approved or not in late February before solidifying the plans.  For more information read the full article from Komo4 News.

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