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Farmer Avenue Lofts benefits from unique Tempe location
August 25th, 2008 categories: Tempe condos, lofts and townhouses
Farmer Avenue Lofts is close enough to Mill Avenue to give its residents easy access to downtown Tempe, yet far enough away to skirt the din of traffic and crowds.
Located two blocks from Mill Avenue at Farmer Avenue and Fifth Street, Farmer Avenue Lofts is at the edge of an urban and a residential area. The townhouses are two blocks from downtown Tempe, 1 1/2 blocks from the light rail and five blocks from Arizona State University.
The proximity to downtown Tempe and the light rail is conducive to the development’s live/work floor plans. Of the project’s 18 three-story units, six have live work/plans. In all, there are 13 different floor plans available.
Each interior has exposed masonry walls, 9- and 10-foot ceilings, two heating and air conditioning units, canned lighting and a full-size washer and dryer. Kitchens have Bosch stainless steel appliances, double-bowl undermounted sinks and maple cabinets. Both kitchens and bathrooms have granite countertops (except for half baths), glazed ceramic tile flooring and Moen fixtures.
Units have two-car garages and driveways, balconies and roof decks with stairway access.
According to Timothy Donhauser, a designer and project manager for Phoenix-based Acanthus Planning and Architecture, which designed the lofts, other noteworthy features include insulated block walls and low-E commercial storefront windows. Seldom used in residential projects, the walls and windows reduce energy costs, he said.
Community amenities include a heated spa, lap pool, bicycle racks and striking landscaping.
The units cost $745,000 to $768,000. Size ranges from 3,582 to 3,725 square feet. Residences have two or three bedrooms and 2 1/2 or 3 1/2 baths.
Construction will be completed this month.
For more information and/or to get a tour of Farmer Avenue Lofts, contact Joe Kovesdy.
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Centerpoint boasts superb views of Tempe, central location
August 11th, 2008 categories: Tempe condos, lofts and townhouses
Located at the center of the bustling Tempe Mill Avenue District, Centerpoint Condominiums has an enviable location and sweeping views of downtown Tempe.
Bordered by Ash Street, Fifth Street, Maple Avenue and Centerpoint Plaza, Centerpoint is walking distance from the light rail, Arizona State University and scores of shops and restaurants. The mixed-use development has 357 residential units in two towers, one that’s 30 stories and the other 22 stories. Two additional towers have been planned for the site.
The two towers share a 30,000-square-feet amenities area on the seventh floor with a fitness center, two movie theaters, business center, concierge, commercial demonstration kitchen and video game lounge. On an outside deck there is a swimming pool with integrated hot tub and an artificial beach. The ground level will have an Italian restaurant, winemaking facility and a market and cafe.
Buyers get a choice of flooring, cabinetry and countertops. All residences come with alarm systems.
A 10-level garage with four floors underground and six above ground provides parking. There is also nearby metered parking and parking lots.
Studios start at the mid-$300s while larger units begin at $1 million. Size runs 500 square feet to upwards of 7,200 square feet. There are over two dozen floor plans.
Construction of the first two towers is expected to be completed in 2009. A construction timeline for the additional towers has not been released.
The Phoenix office of Gould Evans Associates designed the project in conjunction with Vancouver-based IBI/HB Architects.
For more information on Centerpoint, contact Joe Kovesdy.
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Tempe’s Dorsey Place will appeal to ASU students, parents
July 17th, 2008 categories: Tempe condos, lofts and townhouses
ASU students and parents looking to buy a condo will likely find Tempe’s Dorsey Place an attractive housing option.
For parents seeking to offset college costs by investing in a condo where there child can stay through their college years or for older students returning to college, the 90-unit, four-story complex could be deemed prime real estate.
Located at 1275 E. University Drive, about half a mile east of Rural Road, the development is walking distance from campus and downtown Tempe.
Buyers get a choice of two floor plans: a two-bedroom, two-bath plan at 1,100 square feet and three-bedroom, two-bath plan at 1,300 square feet. In recent months, prices were reduced. Prices start at $299,900 and go to $415,000.
Every unit features granite countertops and porcelain tile in the kitchen and bathrooms, designer carpet, 9-foot ceilings, GE appliances, designer lighting and a balcony.
The community features a heated pool, a courtyard with a fountain, a private mail room, underground parking, an elevator and a room for gatherings.
Security measures at the site include a gate, front door with camera and phone, and cameras throughout the complex. Additionally, units are pre-wired for security systems.
Construction of Dorsey Place was finished this month.
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For more information on Dorsey Place, contact Joe Kovesdy.
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Tempe’s Mosaic condos to feature Whole Foods store
May 26th, 2008 categories: Tempe condos, lofts and townhouses
Mosaic in Tempe will offer many amenities, one of the most impressive being a Whole Foods store.
When construction begins in 2009, a 52,885-square-foot Whole Foods Market and Cafe will be built at the bottom of the condominium tower at the northwest corner of University Drive and Ash Avenue. The natural and organic food store will include a sushi bar, pizza kitchen and a gourmet deli.
Other building amenities will include the following:
- Seventh-floor deck with pool, spa, barbecue grills and firepit.
- Private elevator from the Whole Foods entrance to the seventh-floor deck.
- Lobby with valet, 24-hour security, on-site HOA manager, concierge, mail center and seating areas.
- Fitness Center with locker room facilities, steam rooms and private showers.
- Business center with a large conference table and Wi-Fi.
- Resident lounge with catering kitchen and game table.
- Secured above-ground parking with storage for bicycles.
- Additional storage available for purchase.
Standard features in the units will include Bosch stainless steel appliances, Kohler plumbing fixtures, undermounted sinks, European-style cabinetry and floor-to-ceiling windows with Low-E glass.
The 239-unit, 23-story tower will have six townhomes, nine penthouses, 48 flats and 176 tower condos, between 509 and 3,300 square feet. Prices will go from the low $300s to $2.9 million.
Otak, a Lake Oswego, Ore.-based architecture, engineering and design firm with a Tempe office, designed the tower to minimize exposure to the harsh western sun and maximize exposure to the north-south corridors.
Mosaic is now accepting reservations.
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For more information on Mosaic, contact Joe Kovesdy.
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At Tempe Urban Living, the name says it all
May 7th, 2008 categories: Tempe condos, lofts and townhouses
From its name to its modern design, Tempe Urban Living screams urbanity.
Designed by innovative Tempe-based architect Ilan Bardinger, the interior design of the townhouses show an emphasis on open spaces with clean lines and ample natural lighting. The outside has masonry blocks, multi-colored smooth cement boards, decorative concrete and rusted gates.
Interior features include Bosch appliances, Italian wood veneer cabinets, Italian porcelain tile floors, quartz counter tops, Toto sinks and toilets, recessed and decorative lighting and upgraded carpet in bedrooms.
Units have generous concrete paver rooftop decks with hose bibs, electric outlets, TV, computer and phone cabling and optional retractable canopies. At the back entrance of each residence is private covered parking.
The 15-unit development, located at Fifth and Roosevelt streets, is a five minute walk from downtown Tempe.
The one- to three-bedroom townhouses go from 1,097 to 2,755 square feet. Pricing begins at $350,000 and tops out at $999,000.
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For more information on Tempe Urban Living, contact Joe Kovesdy.
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