Queen Anne · Seattle
Verified Data Updated March 2026Mercer West
415 W Mercer St
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Mercer West: Key Facts
Profile by Jeff Reynolds, Seattle Condo Specialist · Compass Real Estate · 20+ years, 500+ transactions
About Mercer West
Mercer West is a High-Rise building in Queen Anne, Seattle. Built in 1963 with 32 residences across 11 stories.
Building Details
Address 415 W Mercer St, Seattle, WA
Year Built 1963
Total Units 34
Stories 11
Construction Cement/Concrete
HVAC Baseboard (no air conditioning)
Pet Policy Cats only
Neighborhood Queen Anne
Mercer West is an 11-story cement and concrete building with a distinctive low-unit-count profile: only 32 units across 11 stories means roughly 3 units per floor on average. This ratio suggests that individual units tend to be larger than typical Queen Anne mid-rises, or the tower has a narrow footprint with fewer units per level.
32 units across 11 stories of cement/concrete construction at 415 W Mercer St. Cable TV included in HOA, cats only, and an unusual unit-to-floor ratio suggesting larger average unit sizes.
Mercer West is an 11-story cement and concrete building with a distinctive low-unit-count profile: only 32 units across 11 stories means roughly 3 units per floor on average. This ratio suggests that individual units tend to be larger than typical Queen Anne mid-rises, or the tower has a narrow footprint with fewer units per level.
Built in 1963, Mercer West has the durability of concrete construction but at 63 years old has passed through multiple major system replacement cycles. The inclusion of cable TV in the HOA is an unusual and increasingly rare benefit that directly reduces individual monthly costs.
Only cats are permitted. Dogs are not accepted. The baseboard-only heating system provides warmth without central air conditioning. W Mercer St is a primary cross-street connecting Queen Anne to Seattle Center and Lower Queen Anne.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mercer West? +
415 W Mercer St, in Queen Anne, on a primary east-west cross-street connecting the neighborhood to Seattle Center and Lower Queen Anne.
How many units are in this building? +
32 residences across 11 stories. The ratio of 11 stories to 32 units suggests larger average unit sizes than typical Queen Anne mid-rises.
What year was Mercer West built? +
- At 63 years, the building has been through multiple system replacement cycles. Request the reserve study and verify the status of the elevator, roofing, and mechanical systems.
Does Mercer West allow dogs? +
No. Only cats are allowed at Mercer West. Dogs are not permitted. Verify current cat restrictions (number, weight) with the HOA.
What does the HOA include? +
Cable TV, common area maintenance, earthquake insurance, garbage, and water/sewer. The inclusion of cable TV is an unusual and declining HOA benefit. Verify the current provider and service level.
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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 Mercer West?