Washington Park Tower

About Washington Park Tower

Washington Park Tower is a 23-story high-rise condominium in Seattle’s Madison Park neighborhood. Built in 1969, the building houses just 57 residences at 1620 43rd Ave E, positioned steps from the Lake Washington shoreline and the Madison Park village dining and shopping core. It is the only high-rise in Madison Park, which makes it one of the most genuinely scarce residential addresses in Seattle.

The building offers 24-hour concierge service, an outdoor pool, private dock access, secure parking, dedicated storage, and on-site management that supports a true lock-and-leave experience. Individual residences often feature expansive, one-level open floor plans with walls of glass that capture sweeping, unobstructed views of Lake Washington, the Bellevue skyline, and the Cascade and Olympic Mountains including Mount Rainier.

Building Details

At Washington Park Tower, high-rise living takes on a distinctly rare and elevated character, set within one of Seattle’s most prestigious residential enclaves. Rising 23 stories with just 57 residences, this 1969-built tower remains the only high-rise in the Madison Park area, offering an unmatched vantage point over Lake Washington and the surrounding landscape. Positioned just steps from the shoreline and the boutiques, cafés, and restaurants of Madison Park, the location blends a quiet, residential feel with immediate access to one of Seattle’s most desirable waterfront neighborhoods.

Inside, Washington Park Tower is defined by its scale, views, and full-service lifestyle. Residences are often designed with expansive, one-level living and walls of glass that capture sweeping, unobstructed vistas of Lake Washington, the Bellevue skyline, and the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges, including Mount Rainier. The building offers a comprehensive amenity package, including 24-hour concierge service, an outdoor pool, private dock access, secure parking, and dedicated storage, along with on-site management that supports a true lock-and-leave experience. With its combination of iconic views, limited inventory, and enduring reputation, Washington Park Tower remains one of Seattle’s most coveted and tightly held condominium addresses.

Jeff Reynolds tracks Washington Park Tower and the full Madison Park condo market as part of the Seattle Condo Authority Network. Contact Jeff for a buyer consultation, a current market analysis, or access to off-market opportunities in the building.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Washington Park Tower located? +

Washington Park Tower is located at 1620 43rd Ave E in Seattle’s Madison Park neighborhood, WA 98112. The building sits steps from the Lake Washington shoreline and the Madison Park village core, with walkable access to local boutiques, cafes, and restaurants. Downtown Seattle, Capitol Hill, and the Eastside via SR-520 are all quickly accessible.

How many units are in Washington Park Tower? +

Washington Park Tower has just 57 residences across 23 stories in a single building, averaging fewer than 3 homes per floor. It was completed in 1969 as the only high-rise in Madison Park and remains one of the most exclusive and tightly held condominium addresses in Seattle.

Is Washington Park Tower really the only high-rise in Madison Park? +

Yes. Washington Park Tower is the only high-rise building in Madison Park, and zoning in the neighborhood does not permit new high-rise construction. This permanent scarcity cannot be replicated and no competing building will ever emerge, which makes it one of the most genuinely scarce residential addresses in Seattle and the single most important resale asset at the building.

Do Washington Park Tower residences have views? +

Yes. Residences at Washington Park Tower capture sweeping, unobstructed views of Lake Washington, the Bellevue skyline, and the Cascade and Olympic Mountains including Mount Rainier. The 23-story elevation combined with the shoreline position delivers view quality that cannot be matched by any surrounding property. Always verify the specific exposure and floor for any unit you are considering, as view quality varies.

Does Washington Park Tower have dock access? +

Yes. Washington Park Tower offers private dock access, which is an extraordinarily rare amenity for any Seattle condominium. Direct lake access supports boating, paddleboarding, and kayaking directly from the building. Verify current moorage and dock rules directly with the HOA as policies can vary.

What amenities does Washington Park Tower offer? +

Washington Park Tower features 24-hour concierge service, an outdoor pool, private dock access, secure parking, dedicated storage, on-site management, and elevator access. Individual residences often feature expansive one-level open floor plans with walls of glass framing the view. The full-service staffing and comprehensive amenity package support a true lock-and-leave lifestyle.

What are HOA fees at Washington Park Tower? +

HOA fees at Washington Park Tower range from approximately $1,200 to $2,400 per month depending on unit size, reflecting the full-service staffing, 24-hour concierge, pool, and dock infrastructure. Contact Jeff Reynolds for verified current figures and reserve fund status. Always request the most recent HOA financials, reserve study, and capital improvement history as part of your due diligence, with particular attention to the building’s 1969 vintage and major system replacement cycles.

What makes Washington Park Tower different from other Seattle condos? +

Washington Park Tower combines features that are rarely found together in any Seattle condominium: it is the only high-rise in Madison Park (permanent scarcity), 23 stories with just 57 residences (extreme low density for a high-rise), private dock access, 24-hour concierge and full-service staffing, unobstructed Lake Washington and mountain views, and a Madison Park village location that blends waterfront proximity with residential quiet. The combination of scarcity, service, and location makes it one of the most coveted and tightly held condominium addresses in Seattle.