Belltown · Seattle

Verified Data Updated March 2026

Ellington

2801 1st Ave

2001
Year Built
204
Total Units
12
Stories
$500–$1000
HOA Range
High-Rise
Type
Ellington condominiums in Belltown, Seattle

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Key Amenities

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Gymrooftop

Ellington: Key Facts

Building: Ellington
Address: 2801 1st Ave, Seattle, WA
Neighborhood: Belltown
Year Built: 2001
Developer: Intracorp
Total Units: 204
Stories: 12
Type: High-Rise
HOA Fee Range: $500–$1000/mo
HOA Cost per SF: $1.15/SF/mo
Pet Policy: Pets allowed, no restrictions
Walk Score: 97
Transit Score: 95
Starting Price: $450K+
Key Amenities: Gym · rooftop

Profile by Jeff Reynolds, Seattle Condo Specialist · Compass Real Estate · 20+ years, 500+ transactions

Verified Updated March 2026

About Ellington

Ellington is a High-Rise building in Belltown, Seattle. Built in 2001 with 204 residences across 12 stories.

Monthly HOA fees range from $500–$1000. The building has a Walk Score of 97.

Building Details

204-unit Belltown mid-rise at 2801 1st Ave, completed 2001. Well-scaled condominium building in the heart of Belltown with 12 stories and 20+ years of established HOA governance.

Ellington is a 204-unit condominium mid-rise in Downtown Seattle, completed in 2001. Built at the close of the mid-2000s construction cycle, the building delivers post-recession construction standards in a central Downtown location, with 204 residences scaled for an ownership community that is substantial without being anonymous.

Downtown Seattle’s core provides Ellington residents with walkable access to the Seattle Art Museum, Benaroya Hall, Pike Place Market, Westlake Center, and Link Light Rail at Westlake Station. The neighborhood’s concentration of office towers, retail, and dining makes it Seattle’s most transit-accessible and employment-central condo market.

As a 2009 completion, Ellington benefits from post-recession construction lending standards and materials quality. Units have had over 15 years for owner renovation, creating a range of finish levels within the building’s 90-residence inventory.

Jeff Reynolds maintains sales data and HOA financials for Ellington within the Seattle Condo Authority Network. Address and stories count should be verified; contact Jeff for current listings and a full Downtown Seattle building comparison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ellington located? +

Ellington is located at 2801 1st Ave in Belltown, Seattle, WA 98121. Belltown’s central location provides walkable access to Pike Place Market, the Seattle Art Museum, Benaroya Hall, Westlake Center, and Link Light Rail at Westlake Station for regional transit connections.

How many units does Ellington have? +

Ellington has 204 residences. The building was completed in 2001. Contact Jeff Reynolds for current unit mix, floor plan details, and recent comparable sales.

What year was Ellington built? +

Ellington was completed in 2001. The building represents the early-2000s Belltown construction wave, with 12 stories and 204 residences offering a range of floor plans.

What are HOA fees at Ellington? +

HOA fees at Ellington are estimated at $500–$950 per month depending on unit size. Contact Jeff Reynolds for verified current figures and reserve fund status.

How does Ellington compare to other Downtown Seattle condos? +

Ellington’s 2001 vintage and 204-unit scale position it as a mid-tier option in Belltown and Downtown Seattle condo market. Jeff Reynolds can provide a detailed comparison across Downtown buildings by year built, unit count, HOA fees, and price per square foot.

Jeff Reynolds, Seattle condo specialist

Jeff Reynolds

Seattle Condo Specialist · Compass Real Estate · 20+ Years

Jeff Reynolds has spent 20+ years exclusively focused on Seattle's condo market, closing 500+ transactions and personally profiling 202+ buildings. His building-level expertise, grounded in HOA financials, reserve fund health, construction quality, and resale performance, is the foundation of every recommendation on this site. Have a question about Ellington?

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Or call directly: 206-794-1118 · jeff.reynolds@compass.com