Carleton House

About Carleton House

Carleton House is a boutique 5-story condominium in Seattle’s Westlake neighborhood. Built in 1975, the building houses just 25 residences at 2565 Dexter Ave N, perched along Dexter Avenue with a vantage point that opens naturally toward Lake Union, the city, and beyond. The location sits between Queen Anne and Fremont, with close proximity to neighborhood favorites, Gas Works Park, and easy access to downtown Seattle and the broader South Lake Union corridor.

The building offers secure parking, additional storage, and a quieter, low-density environment. Individual residences often feature oversized lanais stretching up to 60 feet that create a seamless extension of the living space, front-row views of Lake Union, seaplanes, sailboats, and the Cascade Mountains, and interiors that reflect thoughtful, high-end renovations with open layouts, large windows, and curated finishes.

Building Details

At Carleton House Condos, boutique living is elevated by scale, perspective, and some of the most dynamic views over Lake Union. This 5-story, 25-unit building, completed in 1975, offers an intimate residential experience perched along Dexter Avenue, where the setting naturally opens toward the water, the city, and beyond. Positioned between Queen Anne and Fremont, residents enjoy close proximity to neighborhood favorites and iconic destinations like Gas Works Park, along with easy access to downtown Seattle and the broader South Lake Union corridor.

Inside, Carleton House is defined by expansive living spaces and a strong indoor-outdoor connection that takes full advantage of its vantage point. Many residences feature oversized lanais, some stretching up to 60 feet, creating a seamless extension of the living space and offering front-row views of Lake Union, seaplanes, sailboats, and the Cascade Mountains. Interiors often reflect thoughtful, high-end renovations with open layouts, large windows, and carefully curated finishes that enhance both comfort and design. The building offers secure parking, additional storage, and a quieter, low-density environment that appeals to those seeking privacy without sacrificing access. With its combination of view-driven living, boutique scale, and a highly connected location, Carleton House stands out as a distinctive and tightly held opportunity in the Seattle condo market.

Jeff Reynolds tracks Carleton House and the full Westlake and Lake Union condo market as part of the Seattle Condo Authority Network. Contact Jeff for a buyer consultation, a current market analysis, or access to off-market opportunities in the building.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Carleton House located? +

Carleton House is located at 2565 Dexter Ave N in Seattle’s Westlake neighborhood, WA 98109. The building sits perched along Dexter Avenue between Queen Anne and Fremont, with close proximity to Gas Works Park, neighborhood favorites, and easy access to downtown Seattle and the broader South Lake Union corridor.

How many units are in Carleton House? +

Carleton House has just 25 residences across 5 stories in a single building. It was completed in 1975 as an ultra-boutique condominium community and remains one of the most intimate and tightly held addresses in the Lake Union corridor.

Do Carleton House residences have lanais? +

Yes. Many residences at Carleton House feature oversized lanais stretching up to 60 feet, creating a seamless extension of the living space and offering front-row views of Lake Union, seaplanes, sailboats, and the Cascade Mountains. Private outdoor space of this scale is genuinely unmatched in the Seattle condominium market and is the single most distinctive feature of the building.

Do Carleton House residences have views? +

Yes. Many residences at Carleton House capture sweeping, active views of Lake Union, seaplanes taking off and landing, sailboats on the water, and the Cascade Mountains. The vantage point along Dexter Avenue opens naturally toward the water and beyond. Always verify the specific exposure and floor for any unit you are considering, as view quality varies.

Are Carleton House residences updated? +

Many residences at Carleton House have been thoughtfully renovated with high-end finishes, open layouts, large windows, and carefully curated details that enhance both comfort and design. The combination of modern interior quality with boutique mid-century architectural character is a meaningful differentiator from unrenovated peer buildings. Finish quality varies by owner renovation, so verify the specific scope for any unit you are considering.

What amenities does Carleton House offer? +

Carleton House features secure parking, additional storage, and a quieter, low-density community environment. Individual residences offer oversized lanais up to 60 feet, sweeping Lake Union and Cascade Mountain views, open layouts with large windows, and interiors often reflecting thoughtful high-end renovations.

What are HOA fees at Carleton House? +

HOA fees at Carleton House range from approximately $600 to $1,300 per month depending on unit size. Contact Jeff Reynolds for verified current figures and reserve fund status. With only 25 owners sharing capital costs, reserve fund health is particularly important. Always request the most recent HOA financials, reserve study, and capital improvement history as part of your due diligence, with particular attention to the building’s 1975 vintage.

What makes Carleton House different from other Seattle condos? +

Carleton House combines features that are rarely found together in any Seattle condominium: oversized lanais stretching up to 60 feet (genuinely unmatched private outdoor space), front-row active views of Lake Union, seaplanes, sailboats, and the Cascade Mountains, an ultra-boutique 25-unit footprint, high-end renovated interiors, and a Dexter Avenue location between Queen Anne and Fremont with easy access to downtown Seattle and the South Lake Union corridor. The combination of unmatched outdoor scale, active waterfront views, and boutique intimacy makes it one of the most distinctive ownership opportunities in the Seattle condo market.