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Seattle Condo Authority • Queen Anne
Modern 7-story mid-rise at 500 Mercer St in lower Queen Anne with ground-floor retail, secure parking, fitness center, and rooftop terrace. Space Needle and downtown views from upper floors. Built 2006 · 92 units · 7 stories.
Building Profile
| Building Name | Lumen Queen Anne |
| Address | 500 Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98109 |
| Neighborhood | Queen Anne, Seattle, WA |
| Building Type | Modern Mid-Rise Condominium |
| Year Built | 2006 |
| Total Units | 92 |
| Stories | 7 |
| Ground Floor | Retail spaces |
| Amenities | Parking, fitness center, rooftop terrace |
| Registry Status | Medium Verified — Tier 1 WebSearch |
| HOA Fees | ~$0.90/sf |
| Price Range | Contact Jeff for current comps |
| Last Verified | March 2026 — SCA Registry |
About This Building
Lumen Queen Anne is one of lower Queen Anne's largest and most architecturally prominent contemporary residential buildings — a 92-unit, 7-story modern mid-rise completed in 2006 at 500 Mercer St. The building's ground-floor retail activation, secure parking, fitness center, and rooftop terrace create a full-service residential environment that distinguishes Lumen from both historic Queen Anne buildings and other contemporary options.
The rooftop terrace is Lumen's signature amenity — a panoramic outdoor space with views of the Space Needle, downtown skyline, and surrounding neighborhoods. Upper-floor units capture expansive views; lower floors maintain residential quiet and neighborhood-street energy. The fitness center and secure parking address the practical needs of contemporary urban living while maintaining the Queen Anne neighborhood identity.
Lumen's positioning on Mercer Street places residents within minutes of Seattle Center, South Lake Union, and downtown while maintaining Queen Anne's residential character. Ground-floor retail activates the streetscape — creating the neighborhood vitality that defines Seattle's most walkable residential addresses. The 92-unit scale creates strong building community while maintaining relative intimacy compared to larger downtown condominium projects.
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Due Diligence
Key factors every buyer should evaluate before making an offer. Jeff Reynolds covers these in every Queen Anne building consultation.
Lumen's ground-floor retail creates streetscape activation and noise considerations. Review current tenants, lease terms, and any planned retail changes. Retail turnover, late-night dining operations, or high-traffic establishments can affect ground-level and lower-unit residential quiet. Tour lower units during evening hours to assess ambient retail noise.
The rooftop terrace is a signature building asset requiring systematic maintenance and periodic capital improvements. Review reserve fund adequacy for deck restoration, weatherproofing, and amenity upgrades. Verify HOA documentation regarding rooftop access policies and maintenance history.
Building fitness center policies vary — verify whether membership is mandatory, optional, or included in HOA fees. Understand facility hours, access protocols, and any planned capital improvements or equipment upgrades. Evaluate fitness facility quality relative to fees.
As a 2006 building with secure parking, Lumen offers significant parking advantage over historic Queen Anne alternatives. Verify parking assignment (assigned versus unreserved), guest parking, waiting lists, and any additional fees. Evaluate parking convenience relative to unit location.
Who Buys Here
Buyers prioritizing full-service amenities — parking, fitness center, rooftop community space — find Lumen's contemporary service model more aligned with their lifestyle than historic Queen Anne alternatives. The building's professional management and organized community appeals to residents seeking structured residential services.
Upper-floor Lumen residents enjoy unobstructed views of the Space Needle and downtown skyline — views that competitors struggle to match. View-focused buyers often accept Lumen's contemporary aesthetic and premium location pricing for guaranteed visual access to Seattle's most iconic landmarks.
Lumen's ground-floor retail and rooftop terrace create the neighborhood vibrancy that urban-focused residents crave. The building's public-facing activation appeals to buyers prioritizing walkable neighborhood character and community gathering spaces over historic architectural narrative.
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Your Agent
Jeff Reynolds has brokered Queen Anne condo transactions for over 20 years. He knows the HOA financials, reserve fund health, and rental policy of every building in the registry — and maintains relationships with unit owners before they list.
Jeff understands the contemporary amenity model, parking infrastructure, and modern reserve requirements of buildings like Lumen. He reviews HOA documents, building systems maintenance, and capital planning for every buyer client.
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