1418 NW 61st St

RENT REDUCTION. NOW listed with Added Incentives for Approved Applicants Who Occupy by July 15, .2025 !) Ground floor. Condo-Quality Two Bedroom, One Bathroom unit now priced BELOW MARKET to rent. Recently remodeled to virtually new condition, this apartment is housed in a quiet, 100% non-smoking, no pet, 10 unit building with Italian decorative accents. The unit's building features a beautiful mermaid fountain, an elevator, and controlled entry with intercom. This 800 square foot, secure, apartment features a number of high end furnishings including an Italian Granite threshold entry and similar granite accents throughout. It has a full-size, energy efficient, washer and dryer, a top of the line, stainless steel Samsung dishwasher, and 18 cu ft. German made, stainless steel refrigerator, a modern Samsung stainless and glass top cooking range with large adjustable burners and convection oven. There is also a stainless steel, restaurant-grade sink with a designer faucet assembly coupled with a quiet and powerful 1 HP garbage disposal. The galley style kitchen features a polished Giallo granite tile floor, contrasting absolute black, granite counter-tops, and a shimmering black marble mosaic backsplash running the entire length of the kitchen counters. The kitchen opens up to a large great room style living room that leads to a large private patio, enclosed with a secure wrought iron gate. The patio is additionally appointed with a complimentary bistro table and chairs for two is provided for the tenants use and features a garden view of the building's mermaid fountain. There are matching wrought iron safety window guards equipped with emergency release mechanisms for added security . The fan-equipped bath vents to the outside, as does the multi-speed exhaust fan for the kitchen range. The fill-sized bath has new sink fixtures, and lighting, with Italian Granite tiled floors. The living, dining area, and two bedrooms are appointed with a recently installed. luxuriously dense nylon carpet. A reserved parking place is provided in the attached garage behind the building and a large, locked storage unit dedicated to the unit is in the basement are both included in the rent at no additional charge. Such parking and storage amenities are commonly priced as a minimum of $200 as an add-on fee by competing property owners. Casal Velino Apartments is a non-corporate, privately-owned building directly managed by a local owner. The building is situated in a quiet residential area conveniently located just North of downtown Ballard. There is close access to the 15th Ave NW bus line 2ck), great shops, a public library, post office, a 24 hour grocery (Ballard Town & Country Market), a drug store, Kinko's, a great movie theater (The Bay), and a variety of independent coffee shops with wonderful character (in addition to Starbucks). Other neighborhood features include a seasonal farmer's market, a host of wonderful ethnic restaurants, and some of the Pacific Northwest's most highly acclaimed microbreweries. Nearby Golden Gardens Beach at Shilshole Bay offers a picturesque and large sandy beach, with sitting, picnic, and BBQ areas. It affords direct access to Puget Sound for kayakers and beach combers, as well as glorious tranquil sunsets. Casal Velino Apartments has a "walk score" of 93, placing it in the "Walker's Paradise" category for accessibility to a full array of services without the use of an automobile. For commuting purposes, the building features a "Very Good" rating reflecting time efficient access to public transportation routes to downtown, as well areas north of Seattle (Metro Bus Stop 1.5 Blocks Away). Costs: Rent is $2050 per month plus a flat fee of $125 per tenant for water/sewage/garbage and standard recycling. There is an initial minimum 12 month lease . The rental requires a $1200 Deposit/$300 non-refundable (carpet cleaning fee). A $60 Three-way (credit, criminal, prior rental) background check fee per applicant will be charged for your security, unless a reusable Zillow application is completed and provided. Tenant Pays Electricity through Seattle City Light, cable and/or high-speed streaming internet through XFinity, or an acceptable alternate provider as desired. INCENTIVE: Qualified applicants will NOT be required to pay the Last Month's Rent in Advance, requiring less "up-front" money to move in. Casal Velino Apartments is a No Pet (No Dogs and Cats), and a No Smoking Building. Available Now: Appointments for viewing the apartment are now being scheduled. Please e-mail to request an application. If a partner or roommate involved it is also recommended to have both parties present for a viewing appoint.