Seattle Condo Authority Network • Capitol Hill
48-unit Capitol Hill mid-rise completed 2004. Established condo building in Capitol Hill with over two decades of HOA history.
Building Profile
| Building Name | The Meridian |
| Address | Data to be verified |
| Year Built | 2004 |
| Total Units | 48 |
| Stories | Data to be verified |
| Neighborhood | Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA |
| HOA Fees | $400–$800/mo (est.) |
| Price Range | $375K–$950K+ |
| Rental Policy | Data to be verified |
| Building Type | Mid-Rise |
About This Building
The Meridian is a 48-unit condominium mid-rise in Capitol Hill, completed in 2004. With over two decades of ownership history, the building has an established HOA and a mature reserve fund, providing buyers with a reliable picture of the building's financial health and ownership community.
Capitol Hill's position as Seattle's most active urban neighborhood gives The Meridian residents immediate access to the neighborhood's dense concentration of restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and cultural venues. Link Light Rail at Capitol Hill Station connects to Downtown, the University District, and Sea-Tac Airport for commuters and transit users.
As a 2004 completion, The Meridian sits in the early-2000s vintage tier of Capitol Hill's condo market, which typically delivers competitive per-square-foot pricing relative to newer inventory. Units have been updated across more than two decades of ownership cycles.
Jeff Reynolds maintains sales data and HOA financials for The Meridian within the Seattle Condo Authority Network. Address and stories count should be verified; contact Jeff for current listings and a full Capitol Hill building comparison.
Buyer Analysis
The Meridian is a 48-unit Capitol Hill condominium built in 2004, one of the neighborhood's smaller established buildings. Jeff Reynolds's assessment covers its boutique strengths, the cautions that apply to smaller older buildings, and the questions buyers should answer.
48 units creates a genuine residential community. Owners know each other, governance is straightforward, and the building tends to attract long-term owner-occupants who are invested in its upkeep and character.
The Meridian's Capitol Hill address delivers the neighborhood's full amenity base: Pike/Pine corridor, Cal Anderson Park, the Capitol Hill Link light rail station, and the density of independent restaurants and coffee shops that make Capitol Hill one of Seattle's most walkable neighborhoods.
Since 2004, The Meridian has built a documented financial and governance record. Buyers can review reserve fund growth and assessment patterns over two decades.
At $375K–$950K, The Meridian offers some of Capitol Hill's more accessible condo pricing. Buyers who want the neighborhood but find newer construction pricing out of reach often find 2004-vintage buildings like The Meridian the practical entry point.
48 units sharing capital costs means per-unit exposure to any major capital project is proportionally higher than at larger buildings. Review the reserve study carefully—what is the per-unit impact of any scheduled capital projects?
At 21 years old, The Meridian is entering major capital cycles. Elevator, roofing, and building envelope work may be approaching.
What is the current percent-funded level and what major capital projects are scheduled in the next 5–10 years?
Does the HOA restrict rentals? Confirm current cap availability if flexibility matters.
Advisory
The Meridian is best for buyers who want Capitol Hill's walkability and community in a boutique building with 20+ years of proven governance.
48 units is small enough to create a genuine community of owners. Buyers who have found larger Capitol Hill buildings impersonal—where you never see the same people twice—consistently find that The Meridian's scale corrects that experience.
The Meridian's 2004 vintage delivers Capitol Hill's address quality at pricing below 2015–2024 construction in the same neighborhood. Buyers who prioritize the neighborhood over new finishes find strong per-square-foot value here.
The Capitol Hill Link light rail station connects The Meridian's residents directly to Downtown, the University District, and Sea-Tac. Buyers who commute Downtown or travel frequently find the transit connection meaningfully reduces their transportation costs.
20+ years of proven governance and Capitol Hill's durable demand base make The Meridian a credible long-term hold. Buyers who plan to own for 10 or more years are buying a building with a documented track record in one of Seattle's most stable residential neighborhoods.
Market Data
The Meridian prices at a Capitol Hill value level, reflecting the 2004 vintage and boutique scale.
Entry-level Capitol Hill pricing. Condition and floor level drive variation.
Primary resale segment. Updated finishes and stronger view corridors move units toward the upper end.
The top of The Meridian's range. Larger floor plans with city or neighborhood views.
The Meridian's boutique scale means comparable sales are thinner than at larger Capitol Hill buildings, but 20 years of transactions provides sufficient data for appraisals when units are appropriately priced. 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
The Meridian is located in Capitol Hill, Seattle. The exact address is to be verified. Capitol Hill's location east of Downtown provides walkable access to the neighborhood's restaurants, bars, and cultural venues, with Link Light Rail at Capitol Hill Station for regional transit.
The Meridian has 48 residences. The building was completed in 2004. Contact Jeff Reynolds for current unit availability, floor plan details, and recent comparable sales.
The Meridian was completed in 2004. With over two decades of ownership history, the building has an established HOA and mature reserve funds.
HOA fees at The Meridian are estimated at $400–$800 per month depending on unit size. Contact Jeff Reynolds for verified current figures and reserve fund details.
The Meridian's 2004 vintage and 48-unit scale position it in the mid-tier of Capitol Hill's condo market. Jeff Reynolds can provide a detailed comparison across Capitol Hill buildings by year built, unit count, and price per square foot.
Your Capitol Hill Condo Specialist
Jeff Reynolds is Seattle's leading specialist in urban condominiums, with deep expertise in The Meridian and every building in the Seattle Condo Authority Network. If you're buying or selling at The Meridian, Jeff has the data, the relationships, and the track record to represent you.
Jeff tracks every sale at The Meridian, 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
Current listings, recent sales, HOA financials, and buyer strategy. No obligation.