Hector's Eight-plex on Fifth Street, NE

Condo Directory Bridgeland/Renfrew/Crescent Heights Hector's Eight-plex on Fifth Street, NE

513, 519, etc. Fifth Street, NE

This delightful-looking townhouse development was built atop a concrete parking garage in 2005 and 2006, but still had a suite or two unfinished and unsold in 2009, likely due to the market, which slowed just as these were being completed. Seven of the eight homes in four buildings built around a courtyard are of two levels with loft spaces that soar 18 feet, each with a window wall and a corner setting making all of these homes very bright and modern-looking. There are varied balconies, walk-under passageways, sloping roofs, and some great views south and west towards downtown.

In the garage there are 11 titled-property parking stalls, allowing three homes to have two, and at least seven very large assigned storage areas. The entire development backs onto a dead-end lane and city park beyond that. The smallest suite is 976 square feet, with sizes ranging up to 1,266 square feet. Every floor plan is different here, which adds to the project's interest.

The construction is concrete for the garage/foundation, then frame with structural floor joists and gypcrete overlay with in-floor radiant heating with multiple controls. Suites are two-bedroom and two-bathroom plans with maple cabinetry, high-end carpet and tile floors, wrought-iron railings, brushed-nickel lighting, and good-quality fixtures.

Unit factors are allocated to suites in proportion to their sizes, while parking stalls have a UF of one each and the lockers are assigned common property. Exterior windows and doors are common property for maintenance and eventual replacement. 'Last I heard the development operated on a self-managed basis, paying the Board chair and treasurer for their operation of the buildings. I have the Condo Plan on file.

To buy or sell in this condo development, write or call Gerald at 403-703-0675