Seattle Condo Authority Network • Capitol Hill
61-unit Capitol Hill live-work building at 530 Broadway E, completed 2006. One of Capitol Hill's few purpose-built live-work condo addresses on the Broadway corridor.
Building Profile
| Building Name | Brix |
| Address | 530 Broadway E |
| Year Built | 2006 |
| Total Units | 61 |
| Stories | Data to be verified |
| Neighborhood | Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA |
| HOA Fees | $450–$850/mo (est.) |
| Price Range | $375K–$950K+ |
| Rental Policy | Rental restrictions apply |
| Building Type | Live-Work |
About This Building
Brix at 530 Broadway East is a 61-unit live-work condominium building on Capitol Hill, completed in 2006. The live-work format is designed for residents who use part of their home for professional, creative, or studio purposes, and Brix represents one of Capitol Hill's few purpose-built live-work condo addresses.
Broadway East is Capitol Hill's primary commercial corridor, with Brix positioned at the center of the neighborhood's retail, restaurant, and cultural activity. The building's live-work units are designed with flexibility in mind: larger open footprints, ground-floor commercial exposure for select units, and layouts that accommodate both residential and professional use within a single space.
Capitol Hill's identity as Seattle's most creatively active neighborhood makes it a natural location for live-work condo buildings. The neighborhood's density of independent businesses, art spaces, and professional services aligns with the live-work ownership demographic. Link Light Rail at Capitol Hill Station provides direct Downtown and airport connectivity.
Note: Brix has rental restrictions (rental cap) that prospective buyers should verify before purchase. Jeff Reynolds maintains sales data and HOA financials for Brix within the Seattle Condo Authority Network; contact Jeff for current listings, rental restriction details, and Capitol Hill buyer strategy.
Buyer Analysis
Brix is a 61-unit Capitol Hill building on Broadway, built in 2006. Jeff Reynolds's assessment covers the building's strengths for Capitol Hill buyers, the cautions that apply to a smaller boutique building, and the questions every buyer should resolve.
530 Broadway E places residents at the heart of Capitol Hill's commercial and cultural core. Cal Anderson Park, the Pike/Pine corridor, Link light rail, and the neighborhood's best restaurants and bars are all within walking distance.
61 units is among Seattle's smaller condo buildings. HOA governance is straightforward, costs are predictable, and the community of owners is genuinely interconnected. Anonymity is not a feature of this building.
Capitol Hill consistently draws Seattle's strongest rental demand from young professionals and creative industry workers. For buyers who want optionality, the neighborhood's rental market is among the city's most durable.
HOA fees estimated at $450–$850/month are moderate for Seattle condo ownership. The building's smaller scale keeps shared expenses contained relative to full-service towers.
61 units transacts infrequently enough that comparable sales require careful analysis. Some appraisals may require broader Capitol Hill comps to support pricing.
At 19 years old, Brix is entering the window for meaningful capital expenditure—elevators, roofing, building envelope. Review the reserve study for percent-funded status before committing.
What is the current percent-funded level? With a 61-unit building, per-unit reserve contributions must cover the same capital needs as larger buildings with more units sharing the cost.
Does the HOA restrict the percentage of units that can be rented? Confirm current cap availability if rental flexibility matters to you.
Advisory
Brix is calibrated for buyers who want Capitol Hill's energy and walkability in a building small enough to feel like a community. These profiles describe who fits Brix best.
Brix is for buyers who want to be in Capitol Hill, not adjacent to it. The Broadway address puts residents inside the neighborhood's daily life—farmers markets, independent coffee shops, live music venues, and the Pike/Pine dining corridor. Buyers who ranked neighborhood character as a top criterion consistently find Brix delivers it.
The Capitol Hill Link light rail station is a short walk from Brix, connecting residents directly to Downtown, the University District, and Sea-Tac Airport. Buyers who work Downtown or travel frequently find the transit connection reduces car dependency to near zero.
Buyers who toured larger condominium towers and found them impersonal—long hallways, anonymous amenity decks, no sense of community—tend to find Brix's 61-unit scale a meaningful corrective. The building is small enough to foster genuine relationships among owners.
Brix prices below newer Capitol Hill buildings while offering the same Broadway address and walkability. Buyers who prioritize neighborhood location over new finishes find strong value per square foot here.
Market Data
Brix trades at Capitol Hill pricing with a modest boutique-building scale premium. The range is accessible relative to newer Capitol Hill construction.
Entry-level Capitol Hill condos. Floor level and finish condition determine position within the range.
The primary resale segment at Brix. Updated kitchens and baths with city-facing views trade at the upper end.
The top of Brix's range. Larger floor plans with stronger view corridors and updated finishes.
Capitol Hill remains one of Seattle's most active condo submarkets, which benefits Brix at resale despite its smaller size. Comparable sales occasionally require broader neighborhood context. Contact Jeff Reynolds for current listings and recent closed sale data.
Knowledge Base
Before buying any Seattle condo, these guides answer the questions every buyer should resolve about HOA finances, financing eligibility, and closing requirements.
What condo HOA fees cover, how they're calculated, and what to look for in a building's fee structure.
How reserve funds work, what percent-funded means, and why the reserve study matters before you buy.
How rental caps, owner-occupancy ratios, and HOA delinquency rates affect your loan eligibility.
What the resale certificate contains, why it matters, and the key red flags buyers should watch for.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brix is located at 530 Broadway East in Capitol Hill, Seattle. The Broadway East address is at the center of Capitol Hill's commercial corridor, with immediate access to the neighborhood's restaurants, retail, and cultural venues. Link Light Rail at Capitol Hill Station is nearby for Downtown and regional transit.
Brix has 61 residences. The building was completed in 2006 as a live-work condo development. Contact Jeff Reynolds for current unit availability, live-work configurations, and recent comparable sales.
A live-work condo is designed to accommodate both residential and professional use within the same unit. Live-work buildings like Brix typically feature open floor plans, taller ceiling heights, and in some cases ground-floor commercial exposure. The format appeals to creative professionals, remote workers, and small business operators who benefit from combining their home and workspace.
Brix has rental restrictions that limit the percentage of units that can be leased at any given time. Buyers who intend to rent the unit should verify current rental availability with the HOA before purchase. Jeff Reynolds can advise on rental restriction details and how they affect investment strategy.
HOA fees at Brix are estimated at $450–$850 per month depending on unit configuration. Contact Jeff Reynolds for verified current figures and reserve fund status.
Your Capitol Hill Condo Specialist
Jeff Reynolds is Seattle's leading specialist in urban condominiums, with deep expertise in Brix and every building in the Seattle Condo Authority Network. If you're buying or selling at Brix, Jeff has the data, the relationships, and the track record to represent you.
Jeff tracks every sale at Brix, maintains HOA financial data, and knows which floor plans and view orientations hold value best. This depth of building-level knowledge is what separates a specialist from a generalist.
Jeff Reynolds • Seattle Condo Authority Network • jeff.reynolds@compass.com
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