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Athena condos on Queen Anne Ave N with retail access

Seattle Condo Authority • Queen Anne

Athena

91-unit 7-story condominium at 411 Queen Anne Ave N in upper Queen Anne — direct access to the neighborhood's best restaurants, coffee shops, and boutiques. Walk to everything on Queen Anne's main commercial corridor. Built 1999 · 91 units · 7 stories.

PremierRetail Corridor
Queen Anne Ave NLocation
Queen AnneNeighborhood
411 Queen Anne Ave NAddress

Building Profile

Athena at a Glance

Building NameAthena
Address411 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
NeighborhoodQueen Anne, Seattle, WA
Building TypeCondominium
Year Built1999
Total Units91
Stories7
Unit Mix1BR and 2BR floor plans
Location TypeMain commercial corridor
Registry StatusMedium Verified — Tier 1 WebSearch
HOA FeesContact Jeff for verified data
Price RangeContact Jeff for current comps
Last VerifiedMarch 2026 — SCA Registry

About This Building

Athena Overview

Athena occupies the gold standard address for Queen Anne residents prioritizing walkability and neighborhood activation: directly on Queen Anne Ave N, the neighborhood's most vibrant retail and dining corridor. Stepping out the front door places residents immediately in access to award-winning restaurants, independent coffee shops, bookstores, and boutiques that define Queen Anne's reputation as Seattle's most livable neighborhood.

The 91-unit, 7-story building offers a mix of 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom floor plans across various price points. Upper-floor units capture city views toward downtown and surrounding neighborhoods. The building's mid-rise scale creates strong owner-occupancy rate and community continuity. Athena residents benefit from the neighborhood's walkable urbanism combined with Queen Anne's residential calm.

Athena's location creates a distinctive buyer profile: professionals prioritizing walkable urban living without requiring downtown position, families seeking neighborhood character with retail convenience, and long-term residents building community in the neighborhood's most activated corridor. The building's strong owner-occupancy rate supports stable HOA management and residential continuity that many Queen Anne buildings struggle to maintain.

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Current Inventory

Athena For Sale

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Due Diligence

Buyer Considerations at Athena

Key factors every buyer should evaluate before making an offer. Jeff Reynolds covers these in every Queen Anne building consultation.

Retail Corridor Noise & Activity

Athena's primary strength — Queen Anne Ave N location — creates retail noise and pedestrian activity considerations. Evening and weekend retail traffic, restaurant patrons, and commercial activity create ambient sound and vitality. Tour units at different times to assess noise levels during peak retail hours. Ground-floor and lower units experience more retail-adjacent energy.

Walkability vs. Residential Quiet Tradeoff

Athena residents accept greater neighborhood activity in exchange for walkable access to restaurants and retail. Buyers seeking peaceful residential quiet may find Athena's corridor positioning too activated. Conversely, urban-living enthusiasts embrace the energy as core amenity. Determine your tolerance for vibrant neighborhood activity before committing.

Building Age and Systems Maintenance

Built in 1999, Athena's mechanical and electrical systems are now in their third decade. Request comprehensive building inspection reports, reserve fund adequacy, and planned capital improvements. Verify HVAC system age and any upgrades or replacement plans.

Parking & Car-Dependent Activities

Athena's walkable location makes parking less critical than residential-only Queen Anne addresses, but verify parking availability, assigned versus unreserved spots, and guest parking protocols. The building's retail-corridor positioning appeals to car-minimal residents but may challenge drivers requiring easy parking access.

Who Buys Here

Athena Buyer Profiles

Urban Lifestyle
Walkable Neighborhood Advocate

Athena residents intentionally choose the retail corridor positioning as core lifestyle benefit. These buyers prioritize walking to coffee, dinner, and shopping over residential quiet — they view neighborhood activation as essential amenity, not compromise. The building appeals to residents prioritizing walkable urbanism above all.

Community Connection
Neighborhood Participant

Athena's Queen Anne Ave N location creates natural community participation — residents encounter friends while running errands, frequent neighborhood businesses, and build genuine neighborhood relationships. Long-term residents and community-focused buyers gravitate toward the building's activated positioning.

Younger Professional
First-Time Urban Buyer

Athena attracts young professionals transitioning into homeownership and prioritizing walkable Queen Anne positioning. The building's 1BR and 2BR mix accommodates single professionals and young couples. The neighborhood's vibrant restaurant and retail culture appeals to urban-oriented buyers.

Buyer Questions

Athena FAQ

What is Athena in Queen Anne Seattle? +
Athena is a 7-story, 91-unit condominium at 411 Queen Anne Ave N in upper Queen Anne, Seattle. The building sits directly on Queen Anne's main commercial corridor with immediate access to restaurants, coffee shops, and boutiques. Built in 1999, Athena offers a mix of 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom floor plans. Contact Jeff Reynolds for current listings and HOA data.
What makes Queen Anne Ave N so special for walking? +
Queen Anne Ave N is Seattle's most walkable neighborhood corridor outside downtown. The single block surrounding Athena contains a Michelin-recommended restaurant, rooftop bar, espresso cart, bookstore, wine shop, and multiple boutiques — more cumulative walkable density than any other Queen Anne address. For residents prioritizing walkability, Athena's location is unmatched.
Is retail corridor noise a significant issue at Athena? +
Retail corridor proximity creates ambient neighborhood activity and sound — a benefit to residents seeking walkable energy, a challenge to residents prioritizing quiet. Tour units at different times, especially evenings and weekends, to assess retail-adjacent noise relative to your tolerance for neighborhood activity. Upper-floor units experience less street-level activity than lower floors.
How does Athena compare to other Queen Anne buildings? +
Athena's primary distinction is its Queen Anne Ave N positioning. For walkability and retail access, Athena outperforms all other Queen Anne buildings. Compare it to Victoria or Queens Court for quieter residential positioning, or to Lumen for contemporary amenity-dense alternatives.

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Your Agent

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Jeff Reynolds has brokered Queen Anne condo transactions for over 20 years. He knows the HOA financials, reserve fund health, and rental policy of every building in the registry — and maintains relationships with unit owners before they list.

Jeff understands walkable-corridor positioning, neighborhood activation dynamics, and the distinctive buyer profile that prioritizes retail access over residential quiet. He reviews HOA documents and reserves for every buyer client.

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