Belltown · Seattle
Updated March 2026Matae
159 Denny Wy, Seattle, WA 98109
Policy at a Glance
The four questions every serious buyer asks before scheduling a showing.
Matae: Key Facts
Profile by Jeff Reynolds, Seattle Condo Specialist · Compass Real Estate · 20+ years, 500+ transactions
About Matae
Matae is a Mid-Rise building in Belltown, Seattle. Built in 2005 with 81 residences across 6 stories.
Building Details
Address 159 Denny Way, Seattle, WA
Year Built 2005
Stories 6
Total Units 83
Construction Cement/Concrete, Metal/Vinyl
HVAC Forced Air (verify A/C status)
Pet Policy Subject to Restrictions
Rental Policy Rental Friendly
Matae is a 6-story mid-rise building located at 159 Denny Way, positioned at the northern edge of Belltown where the neighborhood transitions toward South Lake Union. This location provides unique appeal for buyers seeking walkable access to both Belltown’s dining and nightlife scene and South Lake Union’s major employment corridor, making it especially attractive to tech-sector workers and commuters.
6-Story Mid-Rise at Belltown-South Lake Union Edge | Earthquake Insurance & Central Hot Water Included
Built in 2005, Matae features a right-sized amenity package including exercise room, game/rec room, elevator, and security gate. The HOA structure includes meaningful value adds: central hot water and earthquake insurance are both uncommon inclusions that reduce monthly variable costs. At 20 years old by 2026, Matae is entering its first comprehensive system review cycle; due diligence should focus on the reserve study and percent-funded position before making an offer.
Matae’s HOA includes earthquake insurance; verify current coverage limits and confirm the policy is active. Many Belltown buildings do not include earthquake coverage in the base HOA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Matae? +
159 Denny Way, at the northern edge of Belltown near South Lake Union. The Denny Way address provides walkable access to both Belltown’s neighborhood amenities and SLU’s employment corridor.
How many units? +
81 residences across 6 stories.
What year was Matae built? +
- At 20 years, the building is entering its first comprehensive system review cycle. Request the reserve study and percent-funded figure before making an offer.
What does the HOA include? +
Central hot water, earthquake insurance, garbage, and water/sewer. Both earthquake insurance and central hot water are meaningful included values that reduce monthly cost variability.
Does Matae have parking? +
Parking data is to be verified. Contact Jeff Reynolds for current availability, HOA financials, and building details.
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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 Matae?