One of my favorite parts of being a Realtor is Previewing. Previewing is just visiting homes and condos for sale keeping an eye out for bargains for your buyer clients, and building your knowledge of your market. I took a trip to Marcato at 1501 Tacoma Avenue. I had been there before, but I realised it had been about a year and a half and it was time to check them out again. I’m glad I did!
Marcato has had some big price reductions. There’s a lot of condos to compete with downtown, and while Marcato is central within downtown- there is not much in the immediate area around 15th & Tacoma yet- so living at Marcato makes you a bit of a Pioneer.
The Realtor on duty is Survon Narcisse from John L. Scott, and he was very friendly and helpful. One of the things that I remembered most about Marcato were their cool amenities. They are still cool!
Marcato Tacoma Party Room
One of the biggest challenges for people who are downsizing out of a house and into a condo that may be half the size of their former house is envisioning how they will entertain. Rooms like this are great for super bowl parties, baby showers, book club, game night, whatever. The one at Marcato has a flat screen TV, a swanky eat in kitchen, dining table, and pool table. Just add friends.
I couldn’t find a picture of it, but I love the Theater at Marcato. It’s a real theater, you just bring your DVD and some friends and settle into plush theater seats. The best part is you don’t have to be sneaky when you smuggle in your candy… not that I ever do that.
I asked Survon what he thought the two best deals at Marcato are right now, and here they are:
Unit #312 – 2 Bedrooms + Den – 2 Bathrooms – 1,228 Square Feet with views of Downtown Tacoma and the Marcato Courtyard. It is listed at $339,900.
Unit #314 – 2 Bedrooms – 2 Bathrooms – 1,120 Square Feet with views of Mt. Rainier. This is also a corner unit and has great light. It is listed at $305,900.
Considering the high number of available condos competing with these in Downtown Tacoma, I would consider these prices a jumping off point for some serious negotiating, but if you are the type of person that wants space, views, and zero maintenance- Marcato is something you should check out!
