Austin Bell

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About Austin Bell

Austin Bell is a Mid-Rise building in Belltown, Seattle. Built in 1889 with 49 residences across 5 stories.

Building Details

49-unit historic Belltown building at 2324 1st Ave, originally built 1889 and converted to condominiums in 1929. One of Belltown’s oldest surviving residential structures.

Austin Bell is a 49-unit historic condominium building at 2324 1st Avenue in Belltown, originally constructed in 1889 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 1889 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 49 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

Where is Austin Bell located? +

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.

How many units does Austin Bell have? +

Austin Bell has 49 residences, making it one of Seattle’s smallest condo buildings. The building was originally constructed in 1889 and converted to condominiums in 1929. Contact Jeff Reynolds for current availability and recent sales data.

What is the history of Austin Bell? +

Austin Bell was originally built in 1889 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.

What should buyers know about purchasing a historic condo? +

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.

What are HOA fees at Austin Bell? +

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.