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Seattle condos with Elliott Bay, Puget Sound, Lake Union, and Olympic Mountain views. From buildings directly on Alaskan Way to high-rise towers with panoramic Sound vistas.
Waterfront & View Buildings
1107 1st Ave • Downtown
One of Seattle's most established waterfront-adjacent condo towers. 22 stories at 1107 1st Ave with direct Elliott Bay and Olympic Mountain views from upper floors. Steps from the waterfront promenade and Pike Place Market.
1950 Alaskan Way • Belltown
Rare condo building directly on Alaskan Way with frontage on Elliott Bay. Limited inventory, established community, and the closest you can get to the water in a Seattle condo. Steps from the Olympic Sculpture Park.
600 Wall St • Belltown
Seattle's newest luxury tower with sweeping Elliott Bay and Olympic Mountain views from upper floors. 41 stories of modern residences with hotel-quality amenities and Belltown's most dramatic water vistas.
2000 3rd Ave • Belltown
The newest luxury high-rise in Belltown with unobstructed Olympic Mountain and Puget Sound views from west-facing floors. State-of-the-art building with premium finishes and full-service amenities.
588 Bell St • Belltown/DT
Twin 41-story towers with panoramic views in all directions. Elliott Bay and the Olympics from west-facing units; Cascade Range and Lake Union from east-facing units. Full resort-style amenity package.
1920 4th Ave • Downtown
Downtown's prestige address with select upper-floor units offering Puget Sound and Olympic Mountain views. European-inspired architecture, 5-star amenities, and some of Seattle's largest condo floor plans.
737 Olive Way • Downtown
39-story Downtown tower with panoramic views of Elliott Bay from west-facing upper floors. LEED Silver certified, hotel-style amenities, and a prime Downtown location steps from the Convention Center.
900 Lenora St • Denny Triangle
South Lake Union tower with direct Lake Union water views from select units. Lakefront proximity, rooftop deck with lake panorama, and SLU's walkable tech-district location.
1808 Minor Ave • Denny Triangle
Modern 2020 high-rise in the heart of SLU with Lake Union views from upper floors. Full-service amenities, co-working space, sky terrace, and proximity to Lake Union Park.
Data to be verified • Belltown
Established Belltown condo community with waterfront-adjacent location. Smaller community feel with consistent Elliott Bay access and proximity to the Olympic Sculpture Park.
Comparison Table
| Building | Neighborhood | Year | Units | View Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watermark Tower | Downtown | 1983 | 95 | Elliott Bay Views |
| Waterfront Landings | Belltown | 1987 | 60 | Alaskan Way Waterfront |
| Spire | Belltown | 2022 | 343 | Panoramic Sound Views |
| First Light | Belltown | 2024 | 459 | Sound + Mountain Views |
| Insignia Towers | Belltown/DT | 2015 | 698 | Elliott Bay + Cascade Views |
| Escala | Downtown | 2009 | 269 | City & Water Views |
| Olive 8 Residences | Downtown | 2009 | 229 | City & Sound Views |
| 2200 Westlake | Denny Triangle | 2006 | 261 | Lake Union Views |
| Nexus | Denny Triangle | 2020 | 389 | Lake Union + City Views |
| Waterfront Place | Belltown | 1992 | 70 | Waterfront-Adjacent |
Buyer Guide
The only condo building directly on Seattle's Elliott Bay waterfront is Waterfront Landings at 1950 Alaskan Way. Watermark Tower (1107 1st Ave) is the closest high-rise to the waterfront. Other waterfront-adjacent buildings include Waterfront Place in Belltown and several Downtown buildings with water views. South Lake Union's 2200 Westlake and Nexus offer Lake Union frontage.
In most Seattle high-rises, genuine Elliott Bay views begin on floors 8–15 depending on the building's location relative to the waterfront and surrounding buildings. In Belltown towers like Spire and Insignia, west-facing units above floor 10 typically have clear water views. In Downtown buildings like Escala and Olive 8, upper floors command the best views. Jeff can advise on specific floor cutoffs for any building you're considering.
Yes. Water-view units in Seattle typically command a 15–30% premium over comparable non-view units in the same building. True waterfront buildings like Waterfront Landings are extremely limited inventory. In high-rises, the price gap between lower floors and water-view upper floors can range from $200,000 to $500,000 for similar floor plans.
Belltown offers the best combination of waterfront proximity, building quality, and inventory. The neighborhood runs from the Olympic Sculpture Park waterfront east to 3rd Avenue, with buildings like Spire, First Light, and Insignia all offering Elliott Bay views from upper floors. South Lake Union provides a different waterfront experience with Lake Union access, quieter than Elliott Bay, and popular with buyers who prefer the lake setting over the open Sound.
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