Seattle Condo Authority Network • Belltown
15-unit historic Belltown building at 2324 1st Ave, originally built 1890 and converted to condominiums in 1929. One of Belltown's oldest surviving residential structures.
Building Profile
| Building Name | Austin Bell |
| Address | 2324 1st Ave |
| Year Built | 1890 |
| Total Units | 15 |
| Stories | Data to be verified |
| Neighborhood | Belltown, Seattle, WA |
| HOA Fees | Data to be verified |
| Price Range | Data to be verified |
| Rental Policy | Data to be verified |
| Building Type | Historic |
About This Building
Austin Bell is a 15-unit historic condominium building at 2324 1st Avenue in Belltown, originally constructed in 1890 and converted to residential condominiums in 1929. The building is one of Belltown's oldest surviving structures and represents a rare opportunity to own in an authentically historic Seattle address.
Historic condo conversions of this vintage are among the most architecturally distinctive properties in Seattle's condo market. The 1890 construction and 1929 conversion give Austin Bell an architectural character -- masonry construction, period detailing, and the proportions of late-19th century commercial buildings -- that no modern building can replicate.
At 15 units, Austin Bell is one of Seattle's smallest condo buildings, creating an ownership community of exceptional intimacy. The 1st Avenue address in Belltown places residents on one of the neighborhood's primary north-south corridors, with walkable access to Pike Place Market and the Elliott Bay waterfront.
Jeff Reynolds tracks historic condo conversions within the Seattle Condo Authority Network. Stories count, HOA fees, price range, and rental cap should all be verified given the building's unique historic profile; contact Jeff for current listings and guidance on purchasing in a historic condo building.
Frequently Asked Questions
Austin Bell is located at 2324 1st Avenue in Belltown, Seattle. 1st Avenue is one of Belltown's primary residential and commercial corridors, with walkable access to Pike Place Market, the Elliott Bay waterfront, and the neighborhood's restaurants and bars.
Austin Bell has 15 residences, making it one of Seattle's smallest condo buildings. The building was originally constructed in 1890 and converted to condominiums in 1929. Contact Jeff Reynolds for current availability and recent sales data.
Austin Bell was originally built in 1890 and converted to residential condominiums in 1929. The building reflects the late-19th century commercial architecture of early Seattle, with masonry construction and period detailing that give it a character distinct from any modern condominium building. It is one of Belltown's oldest surviving structures.
Historic condo buildings like Austin Bell have unique HOA considerations: building systems updates are often constrained by historic preservation requirements, renovation work may require permits that standard condos do not, and resale markets are smaller due to the building's niche appeal. Jeff Reynolds can advise on the specific ownership considerations for historic buildings.
HOA fees at Austin Bell should be verified directly with the HOA or a listing agent, as the building's unique historic profile makes standard estimates unreliable. Contact Jeff Reynolds for current HOA fee data and reserve fund status.
Your Belltown Condo Specialist
Jeff Reynolds is Seattle's leading specialist in urban condominiums, with deep expertise in Austin Bell and every building in the Seattle Condo Authority Network. If you're buying or selling at Austin Bell, Jeff has the data, the relationships, and the track record to represent you.
Jeff tracks every sale at Austin Bell, 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.