Fix Madore — 32 units, 6 stories on Western Ave, original 1910 construction. West Edge Pike Place cluster. Off-market access available.
West Edge • Pike Place Hillclimb • 1507 Western Ave
1507 Western Ave • 32 Units • 6 Stories • Built 1910 / Effective 1980 • Downtown Seattle
Building Profile
Fix Madore is a 32-unit condominium at 1507 Western Ave, occupying a six-story building original to 1910 that was substantially renovated to residential condominiums — with an effective year of 1980. The building sits on the Western Ave hillclimb corridor, the mid-level promenade between Pike Place Market and the Seattle waterfront, in a cluster of condo buildings that includes Hillclimb Court to the north and Market Court to the south.
The 1910 construction date places Fix Madore among Seattle's oldest residential buildings and gives it a character profile distinct from the concrete towers and glass mid-rises that dominate the Downtown and Belltown markets. Historic masonry construction from this era typically features high ceilings, thick walls, and proportions not replicated in modern construction — offset by the maintenance realities of a building approaching 115 years old. The 1980 renovation is a critical data point: buyers should understand what systems were addressed in that renovation and what capital repair cycles remain.
The Western Ave location gives residents the distinctive West Edge lifestyle: steps from the Pike Place Hillclimb with direct pedestrian access to Pike Place Market above, and the reactivated Elliott Bay waterfront below — with the Seattle Aquarium, Olympic Sculpture Park, and Washington State Ferry terminal all within a 10-minute walk. Contact Jeff Reynolds for current availability, HOA financials, and a 1910-vintage building due diligence guide.
| Building Name | Fix Madore |
| Address | 1507 Western Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 |
| Neighborhood | Downtown / West Edge / Pike Place |
| Year Built | 1910 |
| Effective Year Built | 1980 |
| Total Units | 32 |
| Stories | 6 |
| Building Type | Historic Conversion Condominium |
| Construction | Historic masonry |
| HOA Fees | Contact Jeff Reynolds for current figures |
| Rental Restrictions | Contact Jeff Reynolds to verify |
| Walk to Pike Place Market | ~5 min via hillclimb steps |
| Walk to Waterfront | ~5 min downhill |
| Registry Status | SCA Registry Verified |
Current Inventory
Active Fix Madore listings updated in real time. With 32 units and a historic building profile, turnover is limited. Contact Jeff Reynolds for off-market access and advance notice when units become available.
Due Diligence
Key factors for buyers evaluating Fix Madore. Jeff Reynolds reviews each of these in every West Edge building consultation.
Fix Madore's 1910 construction date and 1980 effective year mean buyers must understand exactly what was addressed in the renovation and what systems are operating on original or 40-plus-year-old infrastructure. Request documentation of what the 1980 renovation included — electrical, plumbing, envelope, windows, structural — and which items remain in original or pre-renovation condition. A 1910 masonry building with an incomplete renovation history is a higher-risk asset than a full gut renovation. Jeff applies a historic building protocol to every Fix Madore consultation.
At 115 years (original) and 45 years (effective renovation), Fix Madore's reserve study is a first-order document before making any offer. Request the most current reserve study, the reserve fund balance, and the last 3 years of HOA meeting minutes. Look specifically for envelope waterproofing, window replacement cycles, and structural assessment notes — issues common in historic masonry buildings. Underfunded reserves in a building this age can translate directly to special assessments. Jeff Reynolds provides a reserve study review as part of every buyer consultation.
With 32 units, Fix Madore has a small HOA with limited reserve fund mass relative to larger buildings. The per-unit capital repair burden is higher when major systems need replacement — an envelope repair that costs the same at Fix Madore as at a 300-unit building gets divided among far fewer owners. On the upside, a 32-unit owner community typically has direct board engagement and lower administrative overhead. Understand the current HOA budget, reserve funding percentage, and any pending or planned special assessments before purchasing.
Fix Madore's 1910 construction means the building almost certainly does not have the amenity package of post-2000 buildings — no rooftop deck, no fitness center, no concierge. Buyers drawn to Fix Madore are typically choosing character, location, and price point over amenities. The Western Ave hillclimb location is the primary value driver — Pike Place Market above, the waterfront below, and a 99 Walk Score that makes car-free living genuinely viable. If amenities are a priority, compare against Cristalla (2005), The Emerald (2021), or First Light (2024) in the same Pike Place cluster.
Who Buys Here
Buyers who specifically seek Seattle's earliest residential fabric — thick masonry walls, historic proportions, and the character of a building that predates World War I — find Fix Madore occupies a rare position in the Pike Place cluster. The building is one of the oldest condominiums in the Downtown corridor, and buyers who have already looked at Colonial Grand Pacific (1901) and want something similar on the Western Ave hillclimb find Fix Madore the closest alternative. For this buyer, the age of the building is a feature, not a liability, provided the reserve position supports ownership.
The Western Ave address delivers one of Seattle's most distinctive urban living experiences: walk up the hillclimb to Pike Place Market in minutes, walk down to the waterfront and ferry terminal just as quickly. For buyers who organize their daily life around the market — Saturday farmers market, Post Alley, the Pike Place hillclimb food and shop corridor — Fix Madore's location on the mid-hillclimb of Western Ave is as embedded in the Pike Place ecosystem as you can be in a condominium. The lifestyle premium drives the location value independent of the building's vintage.
Fix Madore typically prices below the post-2000 buildings in the Pike Place cluster — Cristalla, 1521 Second, The Emerald, and First Light command premiums for their modern construction and amenity packages. For buyers who want Pike Place Market proximity and the West Edge waterfront lifestyle at a lower entry price, Fix Madore and the nearby historic buildings offer a meaningful value alternative. The trade-off is vintage building due diligence — buyers who do their homework on reserves and capital repair timelines can find genuine value in the 1910 building stock that new construction cannot replicate.
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Buyer Questions
Your Agent
Jeff Reynolds has guided Seattle condo buyers for over 20 years, including the Pike Place Market and West Edge corridor where Fix Madore's combination of 1910 historic character, Western Ave hillclimb location, and boutique 32-unit scale creates a genuinely distinctive buying opportunity.
Historic conversion buildings require a specific due diligence framework that differs materially from buying into a 2005 or 2015 building. Jeff evaluates original construction date versus effective year, reserve study sufficiency, envelope and waterproofing history, and special assessment risk at every historic building consultation — Fix Madore included.
The West Edge is one of Seattle's most walkable and character-rich corridors. Units at Fix Madore don't come to market frequently. Jeff maintains relationships with owners throughout the Pike Place cluster and can provide advance notice when units are considering a sale — including off-market access before public listing.
jeff.reynolds@compass.com • Compass Seattle
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