Seattle Condo Authority Network · South Lake Union
Boutique condominium building on South Lake Union, Seattle. 135 units built in 2009 with an intimate community feel and walkable South Lake Union location.
Building Profile
| Building Name | Enso |
| Neighborhood | South Lake Union, Seattle, WA |
| Address | 820 Blanchard St, Seattle, WA 98121 | Year Built | 2009 |
| Total Units | 135 |
| Stories | Data to be verified |
| HOA Fee Range | $450–$750/month |
| Rental Policy | Rental Cap |
| Pet Policy | Pets Allowed |
| Amenities | Fitness center, resident lounge, rooftop deck, concierge services, bike storage |
| Parking | Data to be verified |
Built in 2009, Enso is a boutique condominium building in South Lake Union, Seattle. With 135 units, Enso offers the community feel of a smaller building while providing proximity to the medical corridor, Capitol Hill, and Downtown Seattle.
South Lake Union is one of Seattle's most walkable and rapidly evolved neighborhoods, home to Amazon's headquarters campus, major biotech firms, and the Lake Union waterfront. Enso's SLU location appeals to tech professionals, young urban buyers, and those seeking walkable access to Downtown Seattle.
The smaller unit count at Enso means a tighter-knit owner community, but also means the HOA has fewer units contributing to the reserve fund. Buyers should review the reserve study carefully. The building has a rental cap that investors should verify before purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
Enso is located in South Lake Union, Seattle. The neighborhood sits between Belltown, Capitol Hill, and Downtown, with immediate access to Amazon's headquarters campus, the Lake Union waterfront, and excellent transit connections to Capitol Hill and Downtown.
Enso has 135 units, making it a boutique building by Seattle standards. The smaller size creates a more intimate owner community but also means fewer units sharing HOA costs. Contact Jeff Reynolds for current availability and sale comparables at Enso.
Enso was built in 2009, placing it in Seattle's early modern condo construction era. At roughly 15 years old, the building's systems are established and HOA reserves have had time to accumulate. The 2009 vintage means Enso was built during Seattle's first major high-rise condo cycle.
HOA fees at Enso range from approximately $450 to $750 per month. As a smaller building, the per-unit cost covers full building operations and reserves divided across fewer owners. Contact Jeff Reynolds for the current reserve study, special assessment history, and fee schedules.
Yes, Enso has a rental cap that limits the percentage of units that can be rented at any one time. Investors should verify current cap availability with the HOA before purchasing. The rental cap can also have implications for FHA and conventional financing eligibility at the building level.
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