Archive for April, 2008
LEED-certified Galleries at Turney garners media attention
April 22nd, 2008 categories: Phoenix condos, lofts and townhouses
The Galleries at Turney, eight detached residences in Phoenix, is receiving local and national media attention for its green construction.
According to Modus Development, the developer of the infill project at 4410 N. 27th St., Galleries at Turney is the first Arizona residential project to attain the Leadership in Energy Efficient Design (LEED) certification for homes from the U.S. Green Building Council, a Washington D.C.-based non-profit coalition of builders, manufacturers, developers and public and private organizations, contributing to interest from media outlets, including “NBC Nightly News,” American Builders Quarterly, East Valley Tribune, Arizona Republic, KTVK 3TV News.
In order to acquire the LEED certification, developments must show performance in five key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality.
For information on the eco- friendly design and features, click here.
Each two-story interior is about 2,000 square feet and leading-edge contemporary design with spacious interiors, state-of-the-art appointments and large floor-to-ceiling windows to bring light to each room.
Outside there are secured, two-car garages and decks providing spectacular views of the downtown Phoenix skyline to the south and Camelback Mountain, the Phoenix Mountain Preserve, and nearby Esplanade and Biltmore buildings to the north.
List prices are $700,000-$800,000.
For more information on Galleries at Turney, contact Joe Kovesdy.
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Writing for kontakt has its perks
April 20th, 2008 categories: The life of a Realtor
Every other month, I take some time to write for kontakt magazine, a Valley design and architecture publication. It’s a great way to stay abreast of residential building styles and trends for my clients and make important business contacts (i.e., contractors and architects). Additionally, I advertise my real estate services in the print issues.
In the latest issue, I explored the redesign and construction of a large Paradise Valley home. Click here to read the April/May feature. (Note: You can enlarge the photos of the home by clicking on them.)
My December/January feature of a Phoenix historic home with a very modern-looking addition is still available too. Click here to read that one.
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Palmaire offers hip condos outside usual Phoenix areas
April 8th, 2008 categories: Phoenix condos, lofts and townhouses
Palmaire, a Phoenix condo conversion, is proof that not all the city’s stylish, urban-looking properties are located in the Biltmore, downtown and midtown areas.
Once in the courtyard of the complex, located at 1630 E. Georgia Ave., north of Camelback Road on 16th Street, the exposed block — a not-so domestic material — on the exterior signals an urban influence in the remodel.
Built in 1964, the 18 residences combine mid-century modern architecture with contemporary finishes. Features include dual-pane windows, European-style kitchens, smooth-finish plaster walls, vertical-grain bamboo floors, ceramic tile in bathrooms and an optional I-Pod docking station. The community has a pool, exercise room, manicured landscaping, on-site and nearby street parking available.
The units are one to three bedrooms and one to two baths. Unit size is 984 to 1,421 square feet and prices are $199,000 to $327,500.
For more photos, click here.
For more information on Palmaire, contact Joe Kovesdy.
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Light rail access among benefits of Phoenix’s Century Plaza
April 7th, 2008 categories: Phoenix condos, lofts and townhouses
With soaring gas prices added to the Valley’s traffic tie-ups, one of the most attractive amenities at Century Plaza is its excellent light rail access.
The 15-story high-rise residential condo development, which is located at 1 Lexington Avenue across the street from Park Central Mall in midtown Phoenix, is just a few steps away from the light rail station at Central Avenue and Osborn Road. Beginning in December, the 20-mile light-rail line will shuttle people through Phoenix, Tempe and Mesa.
Century Plaza is less than five minutes from US Airways Center, Chase Field, Phoenix Art Museum, Heard Museum, Phoenix Convention Center, Dodge Theater, Herberger Theater, Orpheum Theatre and St. Joseph’s Hospital and Barrow Neurological Institute.
Standard features and building amenities of Century Plaza include the following:
- Security system featuring iris scan with voice activation at the elevators.
- Dramatic 11-foot-10-inch ceiling heights.
- Kohler fixtures and faucets.
- Assigned covered parking.
- Open gourmet kitchens with extended bars, custom-made Italian cabinets and granite countertops.
- Concierge service.
- Resort-style heated pool and spa with private cabanas.
- State-of-the-art workout facility with locker rooms.
- Ground-floor retail.
- Three spacious high-speed elevators.
- Pre-wiring for ceiling fans in all bedrooms and a security system.
- Large shaded patio terraces off the living room and bedroom areas.
- Spectacular views of Phoenix skyline and mountains.
Condos range from 734 to 2,846 square feet, with prices from $411,325 to $1.89 million.
The 15-story building is expected to be completed this year.
For more information on Century Plaza, contact Joe Kovesdy.
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