Sales at One Park Place outpace city’s condo market

The bustling scene found in downtown Kansas City has drawn people from all stages of life to consider a move to the city, and nowhere has that been more evident in 2014 than at One Park Place, where owners experience the best of urban living.

Brisk third-quarter sales helped boost the building over the 75 percent sold mark, marking the third consecutive year that sales will have reached double-digits.

“We’ve closed nine sales in 2014 and have four pending contracts closing in the fourth quarter,” said Andrew Mall, who markets the building along with Ellen Vap.

An increase in activity and showings have poised the sales team to usher in 2015 strong, as two pending contracts are scheduled to close in the new year.

One Park Place is a microcosm of lifestyles with singles, couples and families, and a wide range of occupations that include attorneys, physicians, small business owners and artists. Recent buyers who left the suburbs to settle in at One Park Place have quickly realized that condo living doesn’t mean sacrificing space, luxury or the ability to host family gatherings.

Common area amenities include a billiards room, wine cellar with private lockers, demonstration kitchen, wet bar and entertaining area. A beautifully decorated lounge, along with an elegant fireplace, enhances the sitting room and cigar parlor. The media room with plasma TV screens and a wet bar serve as an upscale recreation area that will provide countless hours of entertainment.

The state-of-the-art, fully equipped fitness center houses the latest in cardiovascular and strength-training equipment and the attached aerobics studio is the ideal setting for yoga and Pilates. Those who prefer a dip in the pool or a swimmer’s workout may enjoy the indoor saltwater lap pool, a whirlpool spa, steam room and a massage room. A virtual indoor golf range allows residents to keep their golf game “up to par.”

The location high above the city allows residents to enjoy the changing seasons in all directions, while the comfort and convenience of the building’s underground parking facility allows homeowners to escape the worries of unpredictable weather.

A sun-drenched ninth-floor condo is listed at $415,000 and provides two bedrooms plus a study, 21/2 bathrooms, over 2,000 square feet and a south-facing view of the city. On this floor and throughout the building, buyers will appreciate the abundance of natural light that fills every room and the beautiful views that can be seen from the main living area, master bedroom and guest room.

The kitchen, which reaches out to meet the living space, offers custom cabinetry, a granite tile backsplash, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, under-cabinet lighting and self-closing drawers. Features of the master bathroom include a glass-enclosed shower and deep soaking tub, granite countertops, dual sinks, ample drawer space and under-sink storage.

A model home on the 14th floor features two bedrooms, 21/2 bathrooms and a study. Its breathtaking view captures some of Kansas City’s finest landmarks, including the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts and Union Station. The open concept living-dining area includes a gas fireplace and the kitchen is a cook’s dream with upgraded appliances and abundant cabinet and counter space. With nearly 3,000 square feet, this home is offered at $725,000.

Optional social activities at One Park Place, including monthly luncheons, an active book club and TV watch parties in the media room, allow owners to get to know their neighbors.

If you’ve considered purchasing at One Park Place, now is the time as the building has been named a Fannie Mae Condo Project Manager (CPM) approved project. With this approval, future buyers will need only a 5 percent down payment and current owners will be allowed to refinance and take advantage of record low rates.

The building also has a real estate property tax abatement in place until 2016 that reduces the amount of property taxes owed by approximately 90 percent. This represents a substantial, bottom-line benefit for homeowners.

Among the distinctive benefits of ownership at One Park Place is 24-hour front door service, including a welcoming staff who meets and greets residents and their guests upon entering the building. They attend to the daily needs of residents, taking receipt of deliveries, maintaining a log of daily events, monitoring people and vehicle movement in the building and observing the point-of-entry security systems to ensure peace of mind.

This story was originally published October 18, 2014 at 7:00 PM with the headline "Sales at One Park Place outpace city’s condo market."