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Scott Varley of Keller Williams in Saratoga Springs says the West at Saratoga condos are selling well, in part inspired by people moving from large cities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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By Andrea Harwood Palmer<\/p>\n

The West at Saratoga, at 116 West Ave. in Saratoga Springs, is a luxury high-rise condo inspired by\u00a0 <\/span>buyer demand and a desire to live in high-rise condominiums that already exist on Broadway, according to real estate broker Scott Varley of Keller Williams in Saratoga Springs.<\/span><\/p>\n

He is the listing agent for the condos. He said interest in the condos is running high.<\/span><\/p>\n

The average sale price of the Broadway condos is well over $1 million dollars, said Varley. The COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with many people working from home, have driven buyers away from larger cities.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThere are many people who would love to live that kind of lifestyle, but at half that price. In the condo category of the Saratoga Springs market, half a million dollars is very reasonable,\u201d said Varley.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cReal estate is the fuel for the engine of a booming economy,\u201d said Varley. \u201cAnd our area is benefiting from the pivot northward happening in the state right now.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Varley\u2019s team found land zoned properly within walking distance of downtown Saratoga and set about building higher-end condos at a more price-conscious buying point. The condos were built by West Avenue Development Saratoga.<\/span><\/p>\n

The walk from the condos to downtown goes right down Grand Avenue through the arts district on Beekman Street. Pricing starts at $495,000, with a $300-per-month fee that covers all maintenance outside of the individual unit. Homes come with a six-year warranty.<\/span><\/p>\n

All\u00a0 <\/span>are two-bedroom and two-bathroom units. Every condo has a balcony that will fit 6-8 people. Units have nine-foot ceilings, ample storage, a butler\u2019s pantry and additional storage on the fourth floor. <\/span><\/p>\n

The units are custom finished to the buyer\u2019s specifications. Varley said most buyers don\u2019t bother spending extra on upgrades because everything is already top quality.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe property is beautiful, and we took things a step further,\u201d said Varley. \u201cWhen you drive by, you see a very elegant, contemporary building. Then the real magic happens when you step through the door. The reactions from people are astounding.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

In the back of the building sits a ground-floor heated garage for residents, as well as additional outdoor parking. The property has a full-sized gym and a private conference room.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe pi\u00e8ce de r\u00e9sistance is that we have the only rooftop pool on a condo between here and Montreal,\u201d said Varley.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The property has ground floor commercial space available for sale. The space is 4,000 square feet. <\/span><\/p>\n

He said the top unit recently sold for just under $850,000.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thirty-four units were built, and 10 have already sold. <\/span><\/p>\n

Varley can be reached at 518-281-6808, or at info@scottvarley.com, Online viewing can be seen at www.thewestsaratoga.com.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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