Eastlake Condos

About Eastlake

Eastlake runs along the eastern shore of Lake Union, tucked between South Lake Union to the south and the University District to the north. It is an eclectic, lower-key neighborhood known for its houseboats, its Fairview Avenue waterfront, and condo buildings that look straight out across the lake. You get water views and a quieter feel while staying minutes from South Lake Union’s employment core.

What Makes Eastlake Different

The inventory here is a mix of vintages and scales. Ruby (58 units, 2008) and Eastlake Condos & Lofts (19 units, 2007) brought newer product, while 3100 Fairview (30 units, 1991), Riva at Lake Union (30 units, 1996), and The Eastlake (36 units, 2002) anchor the established stock. Lake Union Terrace (8 units, 1968) is a small, older waterfront building of the kind that rarely comes up.

Eastlake is a neighborhood where proximity to the lake, view orientation, and whether a building has moorage or waterfront frontage all shape value. Those are building-specific questions worth answering before you buy.

Who Should Consider Eastlake

Eastlake works for buyers who want Lake Union views and a relaxed, characterful neighborhood within an easy commute of South Lake Union and Downtown. It draws professionals who want water without high-rise density, and buyers who value the area’s mix of houseboats, marinas, and low-rise condos.

Key Buildings

The signature Eastlake buildings include Ruby, Riva at Lake Union, and The Eastlake, with 3100 Fairview, Eastlake Condos & Lofts, and Lake Union Terrace completing the waterfront. Understanding which buildings actually capture the lake view and how their HOA dues are structured is the key to buying well here.