Seattle Condo Authority Network • Downtown
Downtown Seattle luxury high-rise at 819 Virginia St. 34 stories, 253 residences, rooftop deck with city, Sound, and mountain views.
Building Profile
| Building Name | Cosmopolitan |
| Address | 819 Virginia St, Seattle, WA 98101 |
| Year Built | 2007 |
| Total Units | 253 |
| Stories | 34 |
| Neighborhood | Downtown, Seattle, WA |
| HOA Fees | $650–$1,300/mo (est.) |
| Price Range | $550K–$2M |
| Rental Policy | Rental Cap |
| Building Website | cosmopolitancondosseattle.com |
About This Building
Cosmopolitan at 819 Virginia Street is a 34-story luxury condominium in Downtown Seattle's Denny Triangle. Completed in 2007, the building delivers 253 residences in a prime central location between Belltown and the Downtown retail core, offering residents walkable access to Seattle's best dining, retail, and cultural institutions.
The building's residential floors occupy the upper stories above retail and parking podium floors. Residences feature floor-to-ceiling glass, open floor plans, and city and water views on higher floors. The rooftop deck delivers panoramic views of Puget Sound, Mount Rainier, and the Olympic Mountains.
Amenities include a rooftop deck, a fitness center, concierge services, and secure parking. The building has a rental cap, and its mature HOA governance provides established financial predictability for buyers.
As a 2007-vintage building, Cosmopolitan offers the proven resale track record and established pricing benchmarks that newer buildings cannot yet provide. Jeff Reynolds has deep expertise in Cosmopolitan's floor plan values, view premiums, and current market positioning.
Buyer Analysis
Cosmopolitan is a 253-unit, 34-story Downtown tower at 819 Virginia St, built in 2007. At $550K–$2M with HOA fees of $650–$1,300/month, it is one of Downtown's higher-carrying-cost mid-luxury towers. Jeff Reynolds's assessment covers its strengths, cautions, and key buyer questions.
253 units across 34 floors means genuine high-floor view opportunities. Upper-floor residences with Elliott Bay, Olympic Mountain, or city skyline exposure deliver the view premium buyers pay for in this tier.
17 years of HOA governance means reserve fund performance, assessment patterns, and building management are fully documented. Buyers are not taking on early-stage HOA uncertainty.
One block from Amazon's original campus, steps from Pike Place Market, Westlake Center, and the Downtown retail and office core. The address serves both professional and lifestyle buyers.
Enough transaction volume for consistent comparable sales data. Appraisals are reliable and the resale buyer pool is broad relative to boutique buildings.
$650–$1,300/month HOA fees sit above the Seattle condo median. Model your total monthly carrying cost (mortgage + HOA + taxes) carefully before committing. The higher HOA affects both affordability and net yield for investment buyers.
Confirm current rental cap availability if any investment or rental flexibility is part of your plan. Downtown towers of this vintage vary widely in rental restriction status.
Request the most recent reserve study. What is the percent-funded level and what major capital projects are in the pipeline for the next 5–10 years?
With 34 floors, there is meaningful pricing variation by floor and orientation. Ask Jeff which specific floor plans and view corridors have the strongest resale history.
Advisory
Cosmopolitan draws buyers who want a full-height Downtown tower with established HOA governance at pricing below Seattle's true trophy tier. These profiles describe who fits the building.
Virginia Street's proximity to Amazon, downtown law firms, and major financial institutions makes Cosmopolitan one of the most walkable addresses for Seattle's professional class. Buyers whose careers are centered in Downtown Seattle find that the building eliminates commuting and maximizes discretionary time.
34 stories creates genuine upper-floor view opportunities. Buyers who have searched Seattle's condo market for a high floor with real Elliott Bay or mountain views—and want proven HOA governance rather than new construction uncertainty—often find Cosmopolitan's upper floors satisfy the brief.
Cosmopolitan delivers a 34-story Downtown tower at pricing and HOA fees below the absolute top tier (Escala, Four Seasons). Buyers who want the tower experience without the highest price points find Cosmopolitan consistently competitive in this comparison.
One block from Amazon's original offices, Cosmopolitan sits in one of Seattle's strongest rental demand corridors. For buyers who qualify under the rental cap, the location supports consistent rental income from Seattle's professional tenant base.
Market Data
Cosmopolitan trades across a broad range driven by floor level, view orientation, and unit size. The 34-story height creates real pricing differentiation between floors.
Entry-level Downtown tower pricing. Lower and mid floors with city views anchor the lower end; mid-tower units with partial bay exposure move toward the top.
The most active resale segment. Elliott Bay or Olympic Mountain views on upper-mid floors command meaningful premiums over city-facing units at equivalent heights.
High-floor units with panoramic bay, mountain, or city views. The top of the building's pricing range is driven by floor level and view quality.
Cosmopolitan benefits from consistent resale volume across 253 units, which keeps comparable sales data reliable and appraisal risk low. Upper-floor units with strong views have historically held value through market softening periods. 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
Cosmopolitan is a 34-story condominium tower at 819 Virginia Street, Seattle, WA 98101, in Downtown Seattle's Denny Triangle. The building is walking distance from the Seattle Convention Center, Pike Place Market, and the heart of the downtown retail and restaurant corridor. Its central position offers strong walkability and proximity to major employment centers.
Cosmopolitan has 253 residences across 34 floors, completed in 2007. The building's lower floors house retail and parking, with residential units occupying upper floors. Floor plans range from compact studios to multi-bedroom residences. Contact Jeff Reynolds for current inventory and pricing details.
Cosmopolitan was completed in 2007, placing it in the 2000–2009 era of Seattle luxury condo construction. The building benefits from established HOA governance, mature reserves, and a deep resale history that provides pricing benchmarks for buyers and sellers alike.
HOA fees at Cosmopolitan range from approximately $650 to $1,300 per month depending on unit size and floor. The fees cover a rooftop deck, fitness center, concierge services, and building maintenance. Contact Jeff Reynolds for the current fee schedule and reserve fund details.
Yes, Cosmopolitan operates under a rental cap limiting the percentage of units available for rental at any time. Buyers planning to rent should verify current rental cap availability and HOA waitlist before purchase. The rental cap also affects FHA and conventional loan eligibility. Jeff Reynolds can provide the current rental concentration status before you make an offer.
Your Downtown Condo Specialist
Jeff Reynolds is Seattle's leading specialist in urban condominiums, with deep expertise in Cosmopolitan and every building in the Seattle Condo Authority Network. If you're buying or selling at Cosmopolitan, Jeff has the data, the relationships, and the track record to represent you.
Jeff tracks every sale at Cosmopolitan, 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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