Ballard · Seattle
Verified Data Updated March 2026Hjarta Condominiums
1530 NW Market St
Policy at a Glance
The four questions every serious buyer asks before scheduling a showing.
Hjarta Condominiums: Key Facts
Profile by Jeff Reynolds, Seattle Condo Specialist · Compass Real Estate · 20+ years, 500+ transactions
About Hjarta Condominiums
Hjarta Condominiums is a Mid-Rise building in Ballard, Seattle. Built in 2007 with 80 residences across 8 stories.
Building Details
Address 1530 NW Market St, Seattle WA 98107
Neighborhood Ballard, Seattle
Year Built 2007
Stories 8
Total Units 80
Construction Steel & Concrete, LEED Silver
HOA Includes Water, sewer, gas, earthquake insurance, landscaping, trash
HOA Range Data TBV
Walk Score 98 | Bike Score: 97
Rental Policy Rental Friendly — No rental cap
Pet Policy Pet Friendly — No weight limits
Hjarta is an 80-unit, 8-story condominium at 1530 NW Market St, built in 2007 with LEED Silver certification and steel-and-concrete construction. In a neighborhood full of wood-frame buildings, Hjarta’s construction quality is a meaningful differentiator — concrete and steel provides superior sound insulation, structural durability, and resilience over time.
The HOA package is one of the most comprehensive in Ballard: water, sewer, gas, earthquake insurance, landscaping, trash, and common area maintenance are all included. Buyers comparing monthly costs should factor in the value of included gas and earthquake insurance against buildings where these are owner-paid.
With a Walk Score of 98 and Bike Score of 97, Hjarta sits at the nexus of Ballard’s best destinations — restaurants, cafés, the Farmers Market, the Burke-Gilman Trail, and Shilshole Bay are all within easy reach. No rental cap gives owners maximum flexibility.
Gas, earthquake insurance, water, sewer, landscaping, and trash in the HOA base fee is exceptional value. Buyers who compare total monthly costs — mortgage + HOA + utilities — will find Hjarta’s all-in number competitive versus buildings with leaner HOAs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hjarta? +
1530 NW Market St, Seattle WA 98107 — in the heart of Ballard, Walk Score 98, Bike Score 97. Steps from Ballard Farmers Market, Burke-Gilman Trail, and Shilshole Bay.
What does the HOA include? +
Water, sewer, gas, earthquake insurance, landscaping, trash, and common area maintenance. Buyers should verify current HOA dues and confirm the percent-funded reserve position before making an offer.
Does Hjarta have a rental cap? +
No rental cap. Owners may rent without HOA restriction. Verify current rental rules with the HOA before purchase.
What is Hjarta’s construction type? +
Steel-and-concrete construction with LEED Silver certification. Concrete construction provides superior sound attenuation and structural durability compared to wood-frame buildings.
Is Hjarta pet friendly? +
Yes, and with no pet weight limits — uncommon in Seattle’s condo market. Verify current restrictions with the HOA before making an offer.
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 Hjarta Condominiums?