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Explore 3 condominium buildings along Seattle's Eastlake Ave E corridor, a walkable lakeside neighborhood between Capitol Hill and South Lake Union with stunning Lake Union views and neighborhood-scale retail.
About Eastlake
Eastlake occupies a narrow corridor along the west shore of Lake Union, between Capitol Hill to the south and South Lake Union to the north. It's one of Seattle's most underrated neighborhoods, a tight grid of neighborhood restaurants, houseboats, rowing clubs, and mid-rise condos where Lake Union views and a human-scale street environment coexist with easy access to two of the city's most active districts.
Eastlake borders Lake Union directly, with lakeside parks, rowing clubs, kayak launches, and views of the lake that include houseboats, seaplanes, and the Downtown skyline. It's one of the few Seattle neighborhoods where you can watch seaplanes take off from your building.
Eastlake Ave E is one of Seattle's most established bicycle commute corridors, connecting Capitol Hill in the south to South Lake Union and the University District in the north. Bike commuters to Amazon HQ, Fred Hutch, and UW find Eastlake centrally positioned.
Eastlake Ave E has a concentrated strip of neighborhood restaurants, bars, and coffee shops with a local character very different from the scale of Capitol Hill or Belltown. Residents consistently describe Eastlake's restaurant scene as their favorite in Seattle for everyday dining.
Eastlake sits directly between South Lake Union's Amazon and tech employment base and Capitol Hill's dining and nightlife corridor. Residents can walk or bike to both, a geographic positioning that supports strong rental demand from tech workers.
Multiple Eastlake condo buildings have direct Lake Union views, including the evening reflections of the Downtown skyline on the water. Lake Union views are rarer and generally less expensive than Elliott Bay views, offering strong visual amenity at lower price premiums.
Eastlake buyers are typically motivated by the neighborhood's unique combination of lakeside character, walkable restaurants, and easy access to South Lake Union employment. The neighborhood's small size creates a genuine community feel rare in Seattle urban neighborhoods.
With only 3 condo buildings confirmed in the current database, Eastlake has limited resale market depth. This means buyers need to be selective, but it also means the right building purchase benefits from scarcity. Site 17 (2018) is the largest and most modern option.
Featured Buildings
All three Eastlake condo buildings, from the neighborhood's newest construction to its established loft community.
Eastlake · Modern Mid-Rise
Eastlake's newest and largest condo building, completed in 2018 with 175 residences. Site 17 brought modern mid-rise living to Eastlake's corridor for the first time, with contemporary unit layouts, lake views on upper floors, and building amenities unavailable in the neighborhood's older stock. The largest condo building by unit count in Eastlake.
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A 2008 Eastlake loft building with 60 units, offering genuine open-plan loft layouts at competitive Eastlake pricing. Eastlake and Lofts provides a rental-friendly ownership structure, flexible floor plans, and a lakeside Eastlake location convenient to both SLU employment and Capitol Hill amenities.
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A 2001 Eastlake mid-rise with 54 units, Eastlake's most established condo community. Montreux has the longest track record of any Eastlake building, offering 20+ years of HOA financial history for buyers who want maximum due-diligence visibility before purchasing.
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All 3 confirmed Eastlake condo buildings. A small but distinctive market with loft, established mid-rise, and modern mid-rise options.
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Explore Eastlake condo building locations on the Seattle Condo Authority Network’s interactive map. The map catalogs 100+ Seattle condominium buildings by neighborhood, used as a reference dataset for geographic accuracy across the network, and has received more than 200,000 views from buyers, investors, and renters researching Seattle condos.
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Eastlake is one of Seattle's most livable small neighborhoods, combining lakeside character, walkable restaurants, and easy access to SLU and Capitol Hill.
Lake Union borders Eastlake to the west, with kayak launches, rowing clubs, and views that include houseboats, seaplanes, and the Downtown skyline reflection on the water. It's a uniquely Seattle lifestyle amenity.
Eastlake Ave E is one of Seattle's premier bicycle commute routes. Residents who bike to Amazon, Fred Hutch, or UW find Eastlake ideally positioned between these employment centers.
Eastlake Ave E has a concentrated strip of local restaurants, coffee shops, and wine bars with genuine neighborhood character. The scale is human and familiar in a way that Pike/Pine or Belltown aren't.
South Lake Union's tech employment base is a 10-minute bike ride north. Capitol Hill's dining and nightlife is a 15-minute walk south. Eastlake is one of the few Seattle neighborhoods that genuinely connects both.
Side-by-Side Data
All 3 Eastlake condo buildings sorted by year built. A compact market spanning 17 years of construction with distinct options at each vintage.
| Building | Year Built | Units | Style | Typical Price Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreux | 2001 | 54 | Mid-Rise | $400K - $700K |
| Eastlake & Lofts | 2008 | 60 | Loft | $400K - $650K |
| Site 17 | 2018 | 175 | Modern Mid-Rise | $500K - $900K |
Frequently Asked Questions
Eastlake has 3 condo buildings in the Seattle Condo Authority Network database: Site 17 (2018, 175 units), Eastlake & Lofts (2008, 60 units), and Montreux (2001, 54 units). Eastlake is a small condo market compared to Belltown or Capitol Hill, but each building represents a distinct option, with Site 17 offering the newest construction and largest building, Eastlake & Lofts providing loft-style units, and Montreux offering the most established community with the longest HOA track record.
Yes, Lake Union views are available in multiple Eastlake buildings, particularly on upper floors facing west and northwest. Site 17 (2018), Eastlake's largest and newest building, offers the broadest view range from its upper floors, including Lake Union, the Downtown skyline, and the Cascades on clear days. Eastlake & Lofts also has lake view units on upper floors. Lake Union views in Eastlake are generally priced lower than comparable Elliott Bay views in Belltown, making them an attractive alternative for view-oriented buyers on a tighter budget.
Eastlake is an excellent choice for specific buyer profiles: those working in South Lake Union (Amazon, biotech), bike commuters who want a corridor-adjacent neighborhood, and buyers who prioritize neighborhood scale and lakeside character over building density. The trade-off is that Eastlake has only 3 confirmed condo buildings, which limits resale options and market comparables. For investment buyers, the neighborhood's position between SLU and Capitol Hill drives strong rental demand from tech workers and healthcare professionals.
Eastlake and South Lake Union share a border and similar Lake Union proximity but have different neighborhood characters. South Lake Union has 8 condo buildings including Insignia (698 units), Nexus (389 units), and Emerald (262 units), offering more building options and a higher-density urban environment centered around tech employment. Eastlake has 3 buildings with a quieter, more residential feel, neighborhood restaurants rather than tech-campus dining, and slightly lower pricing. Buyers who want SLU employment proximity with a calmer residential experience often find Eastlake the right balance.
Eastlake is one of Seattle's most livable small neighborhoods, a tight lakeside corridor with genuine community character. The neighborhood's main street, Eastlake Ave E, has a strong independent restaurant and coffee shop scene that residents consistently cite as their favorite for daily life. Lake Union borders the neighborhood to the west, with rowing clubs, kayak launches, and views that include houseboats, seaplanes, and the Downtown skyline. The neighborhood is bicycle-friendly and transit-accessible, connecting to both Capitol Hill and South Lake Union. Residents who prioritize neighborhood scale and lakeside living over building density consistently choose Eastlake.
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Your Eastlake Condo Specialist
Eastlake is a neighborhood I've watched appreciate significantly as SLU grew around it. Three condo buildings with a lakeside location and strong rental demand from tech workers makes for a straightforward investment case, if you pick the right building.
With only 3 buildings in Eastlake, the choice between Site 17, Eastlake & Lofts, and Montreux is one I can walk you through in detail. Each building has a very different profile. Let me help you match the right one to your goals.
Tell me your budget and what matters most, I’ll identify which Eastlake buildings currently have the strongest opportunity and get you in to see them.
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