Seattle Condo Authority Network • Downtown
Seattle's landmark luxury condominium at 1920 4th Ave. 31 stories, 269 residences, full-service amenities including 24-hour concierge, indoor pool, and wine cellar.
Building Profile
| Building Name | Escala |
| Address | 1920 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 |
| Year Built | 2009 |
| Total Units | 269 |
| Stories | 31 |
| Neighborhood | Downtown, Seattle, WA |
| HOA Fees | $900â$2,500/mo (est.) |
| Price Range | $600Kâ$3.5M |
| Rental Policy | Rental Cap |
| Building Website | condosatescala.com |
About This Building
Escala stands at 1920 4th Avenue as one of Seattle's defining luxury condominium towers. The 31-story building was completed in 2009 by Wood Partners and designed to deliver a hotel-quality residential experience in the heart of Downtown Seattle.
The building's 269 residences feature Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, hardwood floors, floor-to-ceiling windows, and high-end finish packages. Upper floors deliver expansive views of Elliott Bay, the Olympic Mountains, and the Downtown skyline.
Common amenities include a 24-hour concierge desk, an indoor lap pool and spa, a fully equipped fitness center, a private screening room, a wine cellar, and a private dining room available for resident use. The building's Walk Score of 99 places it in Seattle's most walkable urban environment.
Escala carries a rental cap, meaning HOA approval is required to rent a unit. The building's mature reserve fund and established resale history make it a benchmark asset in Seattle's luxury condo market. Jeff Reynolds has deep expertise in Escala's resale data, floor plan values, and current inventory.
Frequently Asked Questions
Escala is a 31-story luxury condominium tower at 1920 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101, at the corner of 4th Avenue and Virginia Street in Downtown Seattle. The building occupies a premier position walking distance from Pike Place Market, the Seattle Art Museum, the Downtown retail core, and the waterfront. Walk Score: 99.
Escala has 269 residences across 31 floors, completed in 2009. Floor plans range from one-bedroom residences to full-floor penthouses. Units feature premium finishes, Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, floor-to-ceiling windows, and private balconies on most floors. Contact Jeff Reynolds for current inventory and floor plan availability.
Escala was completed in 2009. The building is part of Seattle's luxury condo construction era and has fully matured HOA reserves, offering buyers financial predictability and a proven resale record. The 2009 vintage places Escala in the 2000–2009 era of Seattle condo development.
HOA fees at Escala range from approximately $900 to $2,500 per month depending on unit size and floor. This reflects a full-service amenity package: 24-hour concierge, indoor lap pool, screening room, wine cellar, private dining room, and fitness center. Contact Jeff Reynolds for the current fee schedule and reserve fund status.
Yes, Escala operates under a rental cap that restricts the percentage of units that can be rented at any time. Buyers intending to lease their unit should verify the current rental availability and HOA waitlist before purchase. The rental cap also affects FHA and some conventional loan eligibility. Jeff Reynolds can pull the current rental concentration data before you make an offer.
Your Downtown Condo Specialist
Jeff Reynolds is Seattle's leading specialist in urban condominiums, with deep expertise in Escala and every building in the Seattle Condo Authority Network. If you're buying or selling at Escala, Jeff has the data, the relationships, and the track record to represent you.
Jeff tracks every sale at Escala, 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
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