| UPDATE Nov 2011
More condos sold at the Westin Virginia Beach Town Center Residences auction in about 30 minutes Sunday than during the past two years. Armada Hoffler, the 38-story tower’s developer, hired an auctioneer to sell 18 of the 24 unsold condos at the Westin residences in a bid to stir up interest and find buyers. Winning bids ranged from $181,000 for a one-bedroom unit to $750,000 for a penthouse suite.. Altogether, sales from the auction amounted to more than $7.5 million, he said. The auction also spurred interest from potential buyers for some of the building’s remaining units. As a result, the developer is close to reaching a deal for at least one more of the penthouse units. "The competition was genuinely great for every unit we put up there," he said.
An estimated 150 people attended the auction Sunday, with between 60 and 70 people bidding. |
Armada Hoffler, a commercial real estate development and construction company, will auction off the remaining condominiums at The Residences at The Westin Virginia Beach Town Center, located in Virginia’s tallest building.
Accelerated Marketing will auction off 16 condos with access to four-star hotel services available through the Westin at the Town Center development. Minimum bids will range from $140,000 to $795,000.
The auction is scheduled for Nov. 13 at 2 p.m. at The Westin Virginia Beach Town Center hotel in Virginia Beach.
"We’re under absolutely no pressure to sell units," said Lou Haddad, Armada Hoffler’s president and CEO.
Condos in the tower, the tallest building in Virginia, sold strongly after it opened in 2007. By March 2009, the developer had sold 88 of the building’s 120 units. Since then, sales have stagnated, with just eight more units selling in the past two years.
The most recent asking prices for the 16 units range from $258,400 for a 750-square-foot, one-bedroom condo to $1.7 million for a 2,739-square-foot penthouse.
The condos scheduled for auction include five one-bedroom homes with minimum bids of $140,000 to $220,000; eight two-bedroom homes with minimum bids ranging from $250,000 to $385,000; and three penthouses from minimum bids ranging from $640,000 to $795,000, the prices are up to 56 percent below the last asking prices.
Under this auction arrangement, there are no hidden reserves or buyer’s premiums. Armada Hoffler said advanced registration is required and financing is available for qualified buyers. The auction information center and model homes will be open to preview daily through Nov. 12.
Offering unparalleled vistas of the region, the Westin Virginia Beach Town Center Residences caters to the urbanite in mind, focusing on an upscale lifestyle and day-to-day convenience. The 119 luxury condominiums range from 800 SF to 4,000 SF and include fine appointments such as nine-foot ceilings, breathtaking balconies and convenient covered parking. Residents are able to enjoy the hotel’s amenities such as concierge, maid and room services, spa, health club facilities and valet parking.
Residents have unlimited access to the following amenities:
- Indoor pool and whirlpool with towel service
- Extensive exercise facility with towel service
- 24-hour valet services
- Private parking in garage
- In-building storage unit
- 24-hour front desk services
- Weekday delivery service of USA Today newspaper
- Private residential lobby with elevators and keyed access
- 37th floor Owner’s Lounge
Residents may opt to use the following hotel amenities for a fee
- Room service from 6:00am – 10:00pm
- Housekeeping services
- Laundry services
- Catering services
- Use of business center including facsimile capabilities,
wireless technology, photocopier, computer and printer - Special Westin Hotel room rates with Starwood Preferred Guest Program
With an eclectic mix of shopping, dining, entertainment, and living options covering 17 city blocks, Town Center is fast becoming one of Hampton Roads’ hottest destinations. Enjoy world-renowned performers at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, or free live entertainment and festivals in the plazas. Grab a bite at a local eatery or a national restaurant. Shop at popular brand retailers and upscale boutiques.
Location map for Town Center
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