Capitol Hill · Seattle
Verified Data Updated March 2026Trace Condos & Lofts
1408 12th Ave
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HOA Range
$600–hoaPerSqFt200/mo
$0.97/sqft
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Key Amenities
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Trace Condos & Lofts: Key Facts
Profile by Jeff Reynolds, Seattle Condo Specialist · Compass Real Estate · 20+ years, 500+ transactions
About Trace Condos & Lofts
Trace Condos & Lofts is a Loft building in Capitol Hill, Seattle. Built in 2007 with 42 residences across 5 stories.
Building Details
A Capitol Hill condominium community at 1414 12th Ave and 1408 12th Ave with 142 total residences: 42 condominiums and 42 loft units. Located in one of Seattle’s most walkable and culturally vibrant neighborhoods.
Trace Condos and Lofts is a 42-unit Capitol Hill condominium community consisting of two adjacent buildings: 1414 12th Ave (42 condominium units) and 1408 12th Ave (42 loft units). Together, these buildings form one of Capitol Hill’s notable mid-2010s residential developments, offering both conventional condo floor plans and loft-style residences within a cohesive community.
The 12th Ave address positions Trace Condos and Lofts in the heart of Capitol Hill, Seattle’s most walkable and culturally vibrant neighborhood. Residents are steps from the neighborhood’s independent restaurants, coffee shops, music venues, and boutiques that define Capitol Hill’s distinctive urban character. The Capitol Hill light rail station provides rapid transit access to Downtown, the University District, and Sea-Tac Airport.
The community’s two building structure creates flexibility in unit type, with the condominiums at 1414 12th Ave offering more conventional residential layouts, while the lofts at 1408 12th Ave provide the dramatic ceiling heights and open floor plans that characterize Seattle’s loft market. The combined 42-unit community supports a comprehensive HOA structure serving both buildings.
Jeff Reynolds is a Seattle condo specialist with expertise across all of the city’s urban neighborhoods, including Capitol Hill’s distinctive residential market. Jeff tracks sales at Trace Condos and Lofts across both addresses, and can provide current inventory, comparable sales data, HOA financial information, and a complete buyer due diligence package for this community.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Trace Condos and Lofts located? +
Trace Condos and Lofts is located at 1414 12th Ave and 1408 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122 in Capitol Hill. The community sits in the heart of Capitol Hill, within walking distance of the neighborhood’s restaurants, cafes, music venues, and the Capitol Hill light rail station. Walk Score is among the highest in Seattle.
How many units does Trace Condos and Lofts have? +
Trace Condos and Lofts has 142 total residential units across two adjacent buildings: 42 condominium units at 1414 12th Ave and 42 loft units at 1408 12th Ave. The two buildings operate as a single community with a shared HOA structure. Contact Jeff Reynolds for current inventory and recent comparable sales across both addresses.
What is the difference between the condos and lofts at Trace? +
Trace Condos and Lofts comprises two building types. The 1414 12th Ave building contains 100 conventional condominium units with standard residential floor plan configurations. The 1408 12th Ave building contains 42 loft-style units featuring open floor plans and the elevated ceiling heights characteristic of Seattle’s loft market. Both building types offer Capitol Hill’s exceptional walkability.
What are HOA fees at Trace Condos and Lofts? +
HOA fee data for Trace Condos and Lofts is to be verified. The two-building structure may result in separate HOA fee schedules for the condo and loft buildings, or a combined HOA covering both. Contact Jeff Reynolds for the current fee schedule, HOA financial review, and reserve fund status before submitting an offer on any unit at Trace Condos and Lofts.
Does Trace Condos and Lofts allow rentals? +
Rental policy data for Trace Condos and Lofts is to be verified with the HOA. The two-building structure may mean different rental policies apply to the condo and loft buildings. Jeff Reynolds can confirm current rental cap status, available rental slots, and owner-occupancy ratios across both buildings at Trace Condos and Lofts.
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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 Trace Condos & Lofts?