We released details and information on amenities and price ranges for Spire back in October but have since visited the sales center and gathered some additional information you might find helpful in determining if Spire is the right fit for you.

Basics:

  • 41 stories
  • 370 units
  • Ceilings- 9ft up to 23rd floor, 9ft 6in from the 24th to 37th floors, 10ft ceilings on the penthouse levels
  • 80% of units have balconies or decks
  • Residents entrance is on the 6th Avenue side, which is much nice than having to enter from Denny Way
  • HOA Dues will be .75- .90 sqft  depending on whether or not you have parking

 Parking Information:

  • 266 parking spaces
  • Parking is available to purchase for $75,000 for units 700 square feet or larger one bedrooms
  • Parking is included in the list price for units that are one bedroom + den and larger
  • Some 2 bedroom and 3 bedroom units have the option to buy a 2nd parking spot
  • Parking is via an automated valet system-
    • It will take an average of 1-3 minutes to get your car
    • Sotefin is the Swiss company that made the parking system
    • There are limits on the size care you can have – no large pickup trucks or large SUV’s
    • There are 9 levels of underground parking
    • There are 3 parking portals from which to drop your car off at or receive your car in
    • The system is on generators so will still function if there is a power outage
    • Here is a video link of how the system works, it’s pretty amazing

Location and Lot:

  • Triangular shaped lot allows for expanded view angles for the units that have views
  • Full streets on all sides, no narrow alley width separations from other buildings
  • Easy access to new 99 tunnel
  • Current Battery Street tunnel getting filled in so Wall Street will be quieter and new streetscapes will be added
  • On the edge of the high rise zoning as across Denny to the north the zoning changes to only 85ft which leaves a lot of view opportunities to the north and west (assuming the zoning doesn’t change in the future)

Standard Features and Options:

  • Standard features-
    • Pedini cabinets
    • Manual roller shades
    • Closet systems (not a wire shelf and hanging bar!)
    • Advanced light switches and dimmer panels
    • Bosch appliances
    • Nest thermostat
  • 3 bedroom and larger sized units get the penthouse higher level of finish package with waterfall edge countertops, SubZero and Wolf appliances, glass upper cabinets and more
  • A buyer can still choose their desired color palate – there are two options, Dusk and Dawn
  • Smart Home Option with WiPliance – controls nest with energy use monitoring, personalized and integrated audio visual, lighting, security, entertainment and window treatments

Floorplates and Floorplans:

  • Floor plans go clockwise through the building with A starting on the NW corner
  • 10 homes per floor up to the 32nd floor
  • Generally 2 bedrooms are on the corners
  • 33rd and 34th floors have 3bds
  • 35th to 38th floors have 4bds
  • 38th and 39th floors are the penthouse levels

 Amenities:

  • Level 1: retail, 24 hr concierge, coffee shop wine bar in lobby with public access
  • Level 3: co working lounge, yoga and spin studio, theater
  • Level 4: storage and guest suite
  • Level 40 (Spire Club): terrace, exhibition kitchen with dining room, billiards lounge, several terraces, lounge space with indoor outdoor fireplace
  • Level 41: fitness and dog run

 Sales and Completion:

  • Just over 20% sold
  • No reservations needed as buyers are now able to go straight to Purchase and Sale Contracts
  • 5% earnest money
  • Completion slated for the end of 2020 with move ins early 2021

Team:

  • Developer- Laconia Development from Bay Area (they developed the Cielo Building on First Hill)
  • General Contractor- PCL Construction
  • Architect- VIA Architecture
  • Designer- Robin Chell Design

By Marco Kronen with Seattle Condo Review: A guide to Seattle downtown condos.