Portland Penthouses- John Ross #3101

Which is the best of the best?

Currently there are three penthouses in the over $5,000,000 price range. Which do I think justifies the pricing? Well if I am representing the buyer… I would say none! If I had to say which one I like the best… I would have to go with John Ross #3101. This beautiful penthouse, priced at $6,295,000, covers the entire top floor at the John Ross. This stunning penthouse also features it’s own elevator that opens to a remarkable hall entry. What sets this penthouse apart from the others? First I would have to say the view! To start with, you are on the 31st floor…15 stories higher than the other two prominent penthouses. On a clear day you have views of Mt. Hood, Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Adams and even Mt. Rainier! If that’s not enough, at night you have beautiful city light views and my favorite, the changing colors on the the Tilikum Crossing Bridge! The attention to details and the finishes were impressive. I am not normally a wallpaper kind of guy but in this penthouse they were absolutely beautiful and tastefully done! Other finishes that stood out? Well the bookmatched stone wall in the kitchen looked like something you would see in a $30,000,000 home in the hills of LA. The hand picked, imported chandelier in the dining room is a total eye catcher. Overall, I would have to say the quality of finishes is unmatched to anything else on the market right now! If you are in the market for one of Portland’s finest penthouse condos, give me a call. I am a luxury condo specialist and know these properties well! I will aggressively represent you as your buyers agent. While Christie’s International is a co-listing agent on the above penthouse, I am not the listing agent so no conflicts of interest!

John Ross #3101 … $6,295,000 The Casey #1601 … $5,950,000 The Metropolitan PH-3 …$5,000,000

Brad Golik is a luxury condo specialist with Christie’s International Real Estate. You can reach him at 503-896-8856 pdxluxcondos@gmail.com or at one of his two websites http://www.PortlandPenthouse.com or http://www.LuxuryCondosofPortland.com

Own a Portland Penthouse?

New Pearl District Penthouse Listing!

If you are looking for a beautiful, warm, cozy penthouse in the heart of Portland’s Pearl District…you found it!

The Elizabeth is one of my favorite buildings in town. This John Carrol designed building features his typical attention to detail!

This penthouse could be an entertainers delight! The open and spacious floor plan is perfect for entertaining. The flow from the kitchen to to dining room to the large terrace is the perfect layout. The kitchen, which features 2 dishwashers, 2 ovens and rare amounts of counter top space.

Enjoy nightly sunsets in this west facing unit and then enjoy the city lights as the sun sets behind the west hills. Settle down at night into the comfy primary bedroom featuring a large ensuite , separate makeup desk and a “to die for” walk in closet!

Your guest will enjoy their space that includes their own private bath. This beautiful penthouse can be filled with your favorite music with speakers strategically located throughout.

If you have spent any time looking for a condo with outdoor space in the Pearl District, you know how difficult that can be! Search no more as the 33′ Terrace will be one of your new favorite spots…especially to take in the nightly sunsets with a glass of wine!

$1,500,000

Another penthouse goes fast!

I recently listed another penthouse at the John Ross, #2805. This beautiful penthouse was previously listed with another agent for over 1 year and last priced at $1,195,000. The owners approached me to be the new listing agent. The first thing I told them was that it was priced too low? After I told them that they looked at me like I was crazy…after all it had been on the market last at $1,195,000 and did not sell. They choose me because I was a condo specialist and they agreed to listen to my advice. We re-listed their penthouse at $1,300,000 and received an offer in 4 days!

While the condo market has been difficult, very different than the housing market, I believe you can always sell the positives and that is what I did in this instance. In the last two months, I have closed on two penthouses in South Waterfront, the first in 7 days and the second in 4 days. I am thrilled for my clients as the current inventory in the + $1,000,000 condo market is over 9 months!

John Ross Jr. Penthouse Just Listed…and now PENDING!

Imagine waking up, grabbing a cup of coffee and watching the sun rise behind a silhouetted Mt. Hood! Or how about this, as the evening sun begins to set, and darkness covers the city, the sun shines its alpine glow on Mt. Hood and Mt. St. Helens…simply a breathtaking view. Does it get any better? Well maybe, how about you grab a glass of wine, sit in your living room and watch the city lights with the highlight being the ever changing colors on the the Tilikum Crossing Bridge! Did you know the color change is created by the water temperature and speed of the current of the Willamette River?

Priced at $1,475,000 this beautiful spacious penthouse offers a very open floor plan that takes advantage of the priceless views!

Brad Golik is a condominium specialist with LUXE Christie’s International Real Estate. You can contact him at pdxluxcondos@gmail.com or at 503-896-8856

Penthouse with tons of Outdoor Space!

1898 sq. ft. 2Bed/2Bth 1000+ sq/ft. Outdoor Space on 3 Decks

This Penthouse At The North Park Lofts Has It All! This Corner Penthouse Features An Abundance Of Natural Daylight. Take An Early Morning Hot Tub On The North Deck And Watch The Sun Rise Behind Majestic Mt. Hood. The Second Of Three Decks Offers Views Of Mt. Hood, Mt St. Helens And Mt. Adams. In The Evening, Retreat To The Third, East Facing Deck, And Take In The Beautiful City Lights. Also On This Spacious Deck You Will Find A Green house! The Interior Showcases A Newly Remodeled Kitchen With Quartz Countertops And Stylish Ann Sacks Backsplash. Do You Need Storage Space? This Kitchen Has It! Curl Up To A Good Book As You Relax By The Fire And Take In Those Amazing City Views. The Master Suite Is An Oasis That Also Takes In Those Panoramic Views.  See more of this beautiful penthouse at http://www.PortlandPenthouse.com

This Unit Is A 10!

$1,275,000

Value Alert!

If you have followed my blog for any length of time you will know that from time to time I will come out with a Value Alert…here is my Covid/quarantine value alert!

Unit 1804, now priced at $1,495,000, a lower level penthouse at Meriwether in South Waterfront! This unit is not only large, 2541 sq. ft. , but also ranks high for style points as well. Ironically, part of the design is what has hurt the sale of this beautiful unit! This unit was custom designed by one of my favorite designers in town, Jeffrey Lamb. The quality is of the highest available and tastefully done. One issue, I believe, is it is a little dark with the all of the custom woodwork and the imported Brazilian granite counter tops. I have shown this unit three times now to my clients and three times the feedback was the same… it’s just too dark and they all would have replaced the green counter tops! My suggestion, and Jeff Lamb may hate to hear this… replace the beautiful green Brazilian counter tops with a and bright white quartz counter top and increase the island size, also with quartz! This would make a huge difference in the brightness of this unit and, I believe, change the look dramatically. While I do think the current counter tops are beautiful, they are very specific  and attractive to a far less percentage of buyers!

Sometimes buyers will sacrifice size for higher quality. No need to sacrifice here! With this unit…you get both! Let’s compare this unit to a neighboring unit at Atwater, unit #1906 also priced at $1,495,000. #1906 is  only 1896 sq. ft. ( 645 sq. ft. smaller than 1804!) The quality is basically original construction finishes, which are nice at Atwater, but nothing compared to the custom quality of the remodeled #1804!  The layout of #1804 is also superior. The spacious kitchen is central to the open living spaces and offers fantastic views where as the kitchen on #1906 is tucked  on the backside of the unit and almost galley like with limited views.

One of the negatives of #1804 is that eventually, OHSU will build on the lot to the north and block some of the views. Again, comparing to #1906, Meriwethers East tower is already blocking some of the views  of #1906 to the north so it is very similar in views..

I have been selling condos for a long time now and one thing I have seen is that when the market is rising, buyer’s are more willing to pay up for a nicely remodeled unit. When the market is declining…not so much! This is what is happening now. The condo markets are almost 20% off from the highs in late 2018. Another problem with #1804 is that I believe it was way overpriced from the beginning ($1,900,000). This may not have been the fault of the agent. Many times when an extensive remodel has been done, seller’s tend to believe the value is much higher than what the market will pay. Now, after multiple price reductions and 15 months on the market…the sharks will start circling!

I believe the purchase of this unit will be at a good value for the buyer! I do not believe that price will be at $1,495,000 but I believe we are closer to where it will eventually sell. Because of the circumstances, the new buyers of this beautiful condo are going to have a condo with exceptional finishes and a lot space! I believe if the seller would have replaced the counter tops with a white quartz or light marble, it probably would have already sold. Now you have the opportunity to pick it up at a decent value and make those changes yourself!

 

If you would like to view this special unit, please give me a call.

Brad Golik is a condominium specialist focusing on the luxury condo markets in the Pearl District, South Waterfront and the downtown Cultural Area. You can reach him at 503-896-8856 or at pdxluxcondos@gmail.com

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Brad Golik is a luxury condominium specialist. You can reach him at 503-896-8856 or at pdxluxcondos@gmail.com

Visit his websites at http://www.LuxuryCondosofPortland.com  and http://www.PortlandPenthouse.com

Christie’s International Real Estate…The Market Leader

Portland luxury home…or Modern Masterpiece?

Christie’s International Real Estate is known for combining great art with great architecture. Nowhere in Portland will you find this statement more true than with this stunning home located at 9912 NW Wind Ridge Dr. in Northwest Portland! One word describes this home…STUNNING!

To see more of this architectural wonder, please go to:

https://luxecir.idxbroker.com/idx/details/listing/a001/19131837/9912-NW-WIND-RIDGE-DR-Portland-OR-97229

Brad Golik is a 15 year veteran of the Portland real estate market with a focus on the luxury property market especially Portland’s luxury condominium market. You can find him on his main website LuxuryCondosofPortland.com.

Brad Golik – Broker  –  pdxluxcondos@gmail.com – http://www.LuxuryCondosofPortland.com – http://www.PortlandPenthouse.com – 503-896-8856