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Riverstone Condos in Bellevue?

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Re: Riverstone Condos in Bellevue?

Postby perfectfire » Thu Apr 10, 2008 3:51 pm

Dang I've been meaning to do an update on the lovely Riverstone and Chapagne conversions, but have been too busy at work. I love the looks-like-exposed-plywood faux finish at Champagne. A condo in Redmond has the same finish and after glancing at it several times I still wasn't sure if it was a faux finish or plywood.

I think the Champagne sign said they were doing some tours last weekend. They're coming soon at the "low 300's".

Both the Riverstone and Champagne are overpriced compared to the comps. A friend of mine sold a comparable (better in some ways actually) condo nearby for around 285k (I think, it hasn't shown up on the county records yet) so these new conversions are 20-50k overpriced. No wonder they aren't selling.

I haven't seen Martine, where is it located?

Anybody want to take bets on when the Riverstone goes repartment? I'm going to say September.
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Re: Imagine.. Paying 260,000

Postby mike2 » Thu Apr 10, 2008 4:06 pm

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The Martine

Postby TheMightyQuinn » Sat Sep 27, 2008 10:51 pm

It looks like The Martine condos are being repartmented, since they now advertise leasing. They also advertise "lease to own", but who would want to lease to own an apartment?
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Re: The Martine

Postby perfectfire » Mon Sep 29, 2008 1:09 pm

Remember, if you rent it's not a home, it's a hovel.
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Re: Riverstone Condos in Bellevue?

Postby perfectfire » Thu Oct 09, 2008 3:46 pm

Apparently this is what "affordable luxury" looks like:
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Re: Riverstone Condos in Bellevue?

Postby rose-colored-coolaid » Thu Oct 09, 2008 6:19 pm

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Champagne

Postby TheMightyQuinn » Fri Feb 06, 2009 11:25 am

It looks like Champagne has gone rental too; they're now advertising "remodeled apartments".

I haven't been by Riverstone to see if they're still holding out on that sinking ship.
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Re: Riverstone Condos in Bellevue?

Postby perfectfire » Fri Feb 06, 2009 12:57 pm

I drive by Riverstone every day and haven't yet seen any sign of changes. Their website is the same too, still lacks a photo gallery and virtual tour. They've only sold 28 units including at least 5 to flippers (the Taing clan). I'm impressed they've lasted this long, but how much longer can they possibly go, especially when the flippers begin to try to unload?
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Re: Riverstone Condos in Bellevue?

Postby Alan » Fri Feb 06, 2009 1:10 pm

The images above look like garbage to me. Is that what others are seeing?
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Re: Riverstone Condos in Bellevue?

Postby The Tim » Fri Feb 06, 2009 1:16 pm

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Re: Riverstone Condos in Bellevue?

Postby perfectfire » Fri Feb 06, 2009 3:01 pm

Remember, if you rent it's not a home, it's a hovel.
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Re: Riverstone Condos in Bellevue?

Postby perfectfire » Thu Feb 19, 2009 5:53 pm

The Martine has gone repartment too. You can check out the . They want $995 for a condo they were previously asking $276,900 for. I used the mortgage calculator on the Martine condo site (it's still up) and calculated with a 5.5% rate, 2 points and 10% down you would've been paying double the rent and the calculator doesn't even factor in condo association dues. Plus it would require, according to the calculator, over $42,000 upfront. Renting the same place requires a $500 deposit.
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Re: Riverstone Condos in Bellevue?

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Re: Riverstone Condos in Bellevue?

Postby Ben » Fri Feb 20, 2009 12:49 am

The champagne website is a hoot:

"Celebrate life in the heart of Bellevue, just steps from the boutique shops, fine dining and entertainment of the Crossroads Mall"

I don't know what Crossroads mall they are talking about. The one that I know is has parking lots full of sketchy people, a cheap food court and a Circuit City that is closing down. My personal estimation is that the DOL office is responsible for most of the traffic there.

As for the Martine, that is a neat trick on their map to only draw major roads so that you look close to Bellevue mall (it confused me at first). $277k for a one bedroom apartment? You can still rent around that area for less than a grand a month!
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Re: Riverstone Condos in Bellevue?

Postby Lake Hills Renter » Fri Feb 20, 2009 1:24 am

Crossroads mall is actually very popular though with lots of draws -- movie theatre and Blockbuster, Barnes & Noble and a Half Price Books, Petco, two grocery stores (QFC and TOP), etc. The food court is actually pretty good,with lots of international flavor and variety. I highly recommend the Russian sandwich shop and the German deli.

The nearby residential areas are a little sketchy though, at least relative to other neighborhoods nearby. A friend lived in one of the apartment complexes off 164th (behind Crossroads) and after two car breakins, decided to break his lease and move.
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