Western Auto Lofts

QueSi2Opie · Post by **QueSi2Opie** » Thu Sep 25, 2003 4:56 pm

KC wrote:got an invitation in the mail yesterday to come look at Phase II of the developments....might have to do that.

Hey KC, as far as I'm concerned, you and GRID should be invited to all these things since you two are the only real online source in KC that discusses metro-wide development. You guys are pretty damn important in my opinion.

GRID · Post by **GRID** » Thu Nov 13, 2003 11:52 am

New windows going in, looking sharp! They are really tearing into the building to the north now...

Post by **staubio** » Sat Dec 13, 2003 7:13 pm

How do you get the hookups to tour these places? I want to see everything downtown... FEED ME!

KCLofts · Post by **KCLofts** » Sat Dec 13, 2003 7:58 pm

The sales office is open 5 days a week. Stop by any time and take a look around.

KCK · Post by **KCK** » Sun Dec 14, 2003 2:24 pm

Can you lease these places or do you have to buy?

KCLofts · Post by **KCLofts** » Sun Dec 14, 2003 8:03 pm

The units are for sale. However, I have heard that investors have been buying multiple units. There will probably be several units for rent. Plan on $1/sq ft or more per month.

GRID · Post by **GRID** » Mon Dec 29, 2003 9:44 pm

New pic...

They are punching out the walls for window or (balconies?) on the building to the north of WA. I assume they will be starting on the third soon?

KCDowntown · Post by **KCDowntown** » Sun Feb 29, 2004 7:20 pm

There is some street-level retail in this building now. I drove by a couple of times and it looks like some kind of home-furnishings store.

Best case, it is an actual store. Worst case, it is for residents of the Western Auto lofts only. I'll have to get a better look.

KC_Fan · Post by **KC_Fan** » Mon Mar 01, 2004 10:01 am

KC is right, these units are a quarter million or more. We actually had a unit reserved for $283,000 but found the trains to be very loud and frequent, parking to be less than ideal (only get 1 covered spot and only if you're on the 5th floor and above). We're going to Union hill - more room and less money

I must say, this is an impressive development, however. Very well-planned and the HOA is extremely well-organized. Everyone should check out the phase II development (building to the north). These offer balconies (since the second building isn't on the historic registry) and really give a great living space - similar to many Chicago style-lofts.

I'm truly excited for KC's downtown development. Keep on!

KCforumer · Post by **KCforumer** » Mon Mar 01, 2004 6:33 pm

They did have 2-bed, 2-bath, 1200SF units for $225K. Also, they had smaller units for as low as $115K. They weren't originally all over a quarter mill, maybe now, the units they have left..

KC Kropf · Post by **KC Kropf** » Mon Mar 01, 2004 6:50 pm

Plan Bedrooms/Baths Sq. Ft

01 1 Br / 1 Bath 995 $179,900 â€“ 229,900
02 2 Br / 2 Baths 1,470 $259,900 â€“ 339,900
03 1 Br / 1 Bath 920 $173,900 â€“ 221,900
04 1 Br / 1.5 Baths +Den 1,090 $193,900 â€“ 252,900
05 2 Br / 2 Baths 1,365 $256,900 â€“ 334,900
06 2 Br / 2 Baths 1,155 $224,900 â€“ 277,900
07 1 Br / 1.5 Baths 970 SOLD OUT
08 1 Br / 1 Bath 635 SOLD OUT
09 2 Br / 2 Baths 1,085 $191,900 â€“ 254,900

Pricing â€“ 2029 Grand Blvd. â€“ Building II
11 2 Br / 2 Baths 1,510 $345,900 â€“ 360,900
12 1 Br / 1 Bath 790 $162,900 â€“ 171,900
13 1 Br / 1 Bath 880 $181,900 â€“ 193,900
14 1 Br / 1 Bath 880 $189,900 â€“ 198,000
15 1 Br / 1 Bath 915 $191,900 â€“ 200,900

KC Kropf · Post by **KC Kropf** » Mon Mar 01, 2004 7:12 pm

Here is a link to a sample floor plan of one of the units for Building II (2029 Grand)

Western Auto Buliding II 2029 Grand

KC_Fan · Post by **KC_Fan** » Mon Mar 01, 2004 10:42 pm

The above floor plan is the model unit on display now. It's absolutely beautiful - but comes in at at over $350,000. I would definitely recommend everyone go see the model unit - it has amazing views and the balconies add so much to the space. Truly impressive! It makes you excited for the future of downtown KC to see such nice residential units going up all over the place.

KCK · Post by **KCK** » Tue Mar 02, 2004 7:29 am

I saw an ad in the real estate section of The Star for the lofts. Wish I had the kind of cash to get an official residence here in Kansas, but have a place in Missouri to stay too.

KC_Fan · Post by **KC_Fan** » Sun Mar 14, 2004 11:16 am

There is some street-level retail in this building now. I drove by a couple of times and it looks like some kind of home-furnishings store.

Best case, it is an actual store. Worst case, it is for residents of the Western Auto lofts only.

The "retail" you can see from the street is actually the new location for the developer's real estate personnel. They have swatches of carpet, tile, wood, sinks, appliances, etc that are upgrade options for the units. Once occupancy begins, sometime in April, through November (floor by floor), the develop states they are seeking retail that is available for everyone, not just the residents. They want a small market (Garrett's was rumored to be looking here, nothing big, just things like milk, bread, snacks) and a video store (one of the agents dropped the name Blockbuster, but we'll see), and a florist or dry cleaners. Who knows, but there is room for 3 retail units.

KCDowntown · Post by **KCDowntown** » Sat Oct 30, 2004 10:54 pm

Found a permit on KivaNet

Apparently, the guy who own Waldo Pizza applied for a tenant finish permit to one of the street-level retail units.

KivaNet permit

GRID · Post by **GRID** » Sun Oct 31, 2004 12:25 am

KCDowntown wrote:Found a permit on KivaNet

Apparently, the guy who own Waldo Pizza applied for a tenant finish permit to one of the street-level retail units.

KivaNet permit

Now that would be AWESOME. Downtown needs a decent pizza joint.

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