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The Lux

Queen Anne · 2008 · 34 Units · Est. HOA $350–$580/mo

One of Seattle's lowest-HOA condo buildings for modern construction — a 34-unit 2008 boutique building in Queen Anne where smaller scale means lower per-unit overhead costs. HOA fees at The Lux run approximately $350–$580/mo, among the lowest for a building with modern construction and conventional financing eligibility.

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Trio

Belltown · 2006 · 32 Units · Est. HOA $375–$600/mo

32-unit 2006 Belltown boutique building with one of the neighborhood's lowest HOA fee structures. Trio's small scale and minimal amenity package translate to lower per-unit monthly costs — typically $375–$600/mo — while still offering conventional financing eligibility and solid central Belltown location.

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Bagley Lofts

Capitol Hill · 2006 · 34 Units · Est. HOA $375–$620/mo

34-unit 2006 Capitol Hill loft building with a lean HOA structure. Bagley Lofts offers loft character, Capitol Hill walkability, and monthly fees estimated at $375–$620/mo — one of the lower fee structures among Capitol Hill's 2006–2010 vintage buildings.

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The Fix Building

Capitol Hill · 2010 · 34 Units · Est. HOA $375–$620/mo

34-unit 2010 Capitol Hill loft building with a lean HOA cost structure. The Fix Building combines relatively recent construction (2010) with boutique scale economics — a combination that produces some of Capitol Hill's lower monthly carrying costs while maintaining conventional financing eligibility.

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The Lofts Seattle

Belltown · 1999 · 34 Units · Est. HOA $375–$600/mo

34-unit 1999 Belltown loft building with a lean HOA structure built on older vintage economics. The Lofts Seattle has lower-than-average monthly fees for the neighborhood, though buyers should carefully review the reserve fund health for a building approaching 25 years of age.

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Royal Crest

Belltown · 1990 · 28 Units · Est. HOA $350–$600/mo

132-unit 1973 Belltown mid-rise building with one of the neighborhood's lowest HOA fee structures. Royal Crest's small scale and limited amenity package translate to low monthly costs — but 50-year-old building systems require careful reserve study review before purchase.

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Banner Building

Pioneer Square · 2003 · 25 Units · Est. HOA $375–$620/mo

25-unit 2003 Pioneer Square building with a boutique-scale HOA structure and relatively low monthly fees. Banner Building is one of the few Pioneer Square buildings that combines conventional financing eligibility with low HOA fees and historic-neighborhood character.

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Full Comparison

Building Data at a Glance

Building	Neighborhood	Year	Units	HOA Range (Est.)	Price Range
Royal Crest	Belltown	1973	132	$350–$600/mo	$370K–$560K
The Lux	Queen Anne	2008	34	$350–$580/mo	$350K–$580K
Trio	Belltown	2006	32	$375–$600/mo	$410K–$640K
The Lofts Seattle	Belltown	1999	34	$375–$600/mo	$420K–$680K
Bagley Lofts	Capitol Hill	2006	34	$375–$620/mo	$410K–$660K
The Fix Building	Capitol Hill	2010	34	$375–$620/mo	$420K–$680K
Banner Building	Pioneer Square	2003	25	$375–$620/mo	$390K–$640K
Belltown Lofts	Belltown	2000	40	$400–$650/mo	$430K–$680K

Data based on recent sales, HOA documents, and comparable building analysis. Contact Jeff Reynolds for verified current figures on any specific building.

Common Questions

Buyer FAQ

What are normal HOA fees for Seattle condos?+

Seattle condo HOA fees typically range from $350–$500/mo for studios and one-bedrooms in boutique and mid-rise buildings, $500–$800/mo for one- and two-bedrooms in full-amenity 2000–2010 buildings, and $800–$2,000+/mo for luxury and hotel-brand buildings. The lowest fees (under $400/mo) are generally found in small-scale boutique buildings with minimal shared amenities.

Why are some Seattle condo HOA fees so low?+

Low HOA fees typically reflect one or more of these factors: small building scale (10–35 units) where overhead is spread over fewer units but per-unit costs are also lower; minimal amenity package (no pool, concierge, or extensive common areas); older vintage buildings where major capital replacements have already been completed; or historic loft buildings with minimal shared infrastructure. Low fees are not inherently bad — but always verify reserve fund health.

Should I choose a lower-HOA building?+

Lower HOA fees reduce monthly carrying costs, but they often correlate with fewer amenities, smaller scale (less resale liquidity), and sometimes underfunded reserves. The key question is not 'how low are the fees?' but 'are the fees adequate to maintain the building and fund reserves?' A building with $400/mo HOA and healthy reserves is better than one with $350/mo and underfunded reserves. Jeff Reynolds can pull the reserve study for any building you're considering.

Do historic loft buildings have low HOA fees?+

Historic loft buildings often have low HOA fees due to minimal shared amenities — no pool, limited fitness facilities, minimal lobby and common area staffing. However, historic buildings can also have significant deferred maintenance or unpredictable capital needs due to age. The apparent low-fee advantage can be offset by special assessments for major repairs. Most Seattle historic loft buildings also require cash or portfolio financing.

Seattle Condo Buildings With the Lowest HOA Fees