Denny Triangle High-Rise Comparison
Spire and Nexus are the two newest condo towers in Denny Triangle, both 41 stories, both a short walk to Amazon and the South Lake Union and Downtown cores. The real decision is not the skyline. It is unit count and in-building resale competition, the amenity philosophy, the developer behind each tower, and how a specific unit sits in its stack.
Registry-Backed Facts
These facts come from the published building records on this site. A purchase decision still requires the current resale certificate, budget, reserve study, meeting minutes, and insurance review.
| Factor | Spire | Nexus |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 2510 6th Ave | 1808 Minor Ave |
| Neighborhood | Denny Triangle, Seattle | Denny Triangle, Seattle |
| Year built | 2021 | 2020 |
| Residences | 343 | 389 |
| Stories | 41 | 41 |
| Building type | High-Rise | High-Rise |
| Developer | Laconia Development | Burrard Group |
| Published HOA range | $700–$2000+ | $700–$2000+ |
| Published starting price | $700K | $650K |
| Walk Score | 98 | 99 |
Buyer Fit
Spire is the newer of the two, completed in 2021 with 343 residences across 41 stories. It carries the Spire Club amenity floors near the top of the tower and a tighter unit count than Nexus, which can mean less in-building resale competition. It fits a buyer who wants the most recent construction in Denny Triangle and will pay a slightly higher entry point for it.
Nexus completed a year earlier in 2020 with 389 residences, the larger of the two towers, and is known for its faceted, stacked-cube architecture and smart-home technology in every home. Its published entry price starts below Spire. It fits a buyer who wants a more accessible Denny Triangle entry point and the larger amenity base that comes with a bigger building.
Seller Strategy
The seller decision splits on the same axis. With 389 units, a Nexus seller competes against a larger pool of similar in-building listings, so timing around active and pending units inside the tower matters more. A Spire seller has fewer competing units but has to justify the newer-building premium against the Nexus alternative one block away. In both towers, the winning listing leads with the specific unit's stack, view orientation, floor height, and current HOA position, not with generic new-construction language.
Jeff's Take
From the street these towers look like the same decision: two newer 41-story Denny Triangle high-rises with skyline views and amenities stacked toward the top. They are not the same decision. The differences that matter are unit count, the resale competition that comes with it, the developer track record, and how each specific unit is positioned in its stack.
Nexus gives you the larger building, the lower published entry price, and the tech-forward package, at the cost of more in-building resale competition. Spire gives you the newest construction and a tighter unit count, at a slightly higher entry point. Neither wins on the amenity list alone. The better-positioned unit in either tower beats the weaker unit in the other, every time.
Before you choose, I put the two specific units side by side on view orientation, floor height, monthly cost per square foot, parking, and the current HOA reserve and assessment position. That comparison, not the marketing, is what tells you which building is actually the better buy for you.
FAQ
Spire and Nexus are both 41-story condo high-rises in Denny Triangle. Spire is newer, completed in 2021 with 343 units. Nexus completed in 2020 with 389 units. Nexus has a lower published starting price and a tech-forward, smart-home unit package. Spire is the most recent construction with a tighter unit count. Both walk to Amazon, South Lake Union, and Downtown.
Neither is universally better. Nexus offers a larger building, a lower entry price, and smart-home technology, with more in-building resale competition. Spire offers newer construction and fewer units. The better choice depends on the specific unit's view, floor, monthly cost, and the building's current HOA financial position, which matters more than the amenity list.
Spire has 343 residences across 41 stories, completed in 2021. Nexus has 389 residences across 41 stories, completed in 2020.
Spire's published starting price is higher, from $700K, than Nexus, from $650K, reflecting Spire's newer 2021 completion. Actual pricing depends on floor, view, unit size, and market conditions, and both span a wide range up through penthouse levels.
Related Research
The full building record, amenities, and registry facts for Spire.
The full building record, amenities, and registry facts for Nexus.
The 5-point method for comparing the HOA behind each building.
Use the interactive tool to compare any buildings side by side.
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