Tobira

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About Tobira

Tobira is a Mid-Rise building in International District, Seattle. Built in 2001 with 88 residences across 7 stories.

Building Details

Tobira is a mid-rise condominium building in Seattle’s International District. The name ‘Tobira’ — meaning ‘door’ or ‘gate’ in Japanese — reflects the neighborhood’s deep Japantown heritage, rooted in the Nihonmachi district established by Japanese immigrants in the early 20th century and maintained as a living cultural community despite the forced displacement of Japanese Americans during World War II.

The International District encompasses Chinatown, Japantown (Nihonmachi), and Little Saigon, forming one of Seattle’s most culturally diverse and historically layered neighborhoods. Residential buildings like Tobira are part of the ownership housing stock that has grown alongside the neighborhood’s retail, cultural, and institutional fabric.

The neighborhood is served by International District/Chinatown Link light rail station, providing direct access to Downtown Seattle, Capitol Hill, the University District, and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Nearby amenities include Uwajimaya, one of the largest Asian grocery retailers in the Pacific Northwest, as well as a dense concentration of Asian restaurants, bakeries, and cultural institutions.

Address, year built, unit count, and HOA data for Tobira are not confirmed in the Seattle Condo Authority Network’s canonical dataset. Contact Jeff Reynolds for current listing information, recent comparable sales, and HOA financial disclosures.

Key factors every buyer should evaluate before making an offer at Tobira. Jeff Reynolds reviews these items as part of every buyer consultation for this building.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tobira in the International District? +

Tobira is a mid-rise condominium building in Seattle’s International District. The name means ‘door’ or ‘gate’ in Japanese, reflecting the neighborhood’s Japantown heritage.

How many units does Tobira have? +

Unit count data for Tobira is not confirmed in our canonical dataset. Contact Jeff Reynolds for current building information.

What year was Tobira built? +

Year of construction for Tobira has not been confirmed. Contact Jeff Reynolds for current information.

What are HOA fees at Tobira? +

HOA fee data is not confirmed for Tobira. Request financial disclosures from the HOA or contact Jeff Reynolds.

What other International District condo buildings are nearby? +

International District condos include KODA (completed 2021), Asia Condos, and Fujisada. The neighborhood borders Pioneer Square, SoDo, and is served by International District/Chinatown Link light rail station.