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Seattle Condos Near the Waterfront

Condo buildings near Elliott Bay, the waterfront promenade, and Puget Sound. Expert-verified listings and buyer advisory.

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Location Advisory

Living Near Seattle's Waterfront

Seattle's waterfront has been completely reimagined. The removal of the Alaskan Way Viaduct and completion of the new waterfront park, promenade, and public spaces have transformed the western edge of Downtown into one of the most desirable addresses in the city. Residents near the waterfront now enjoy a continuous pedestrian and cycling path from Pioneer Square to the Olympic Sculpture Park, with direct access to Elliott Bay, ferry terminals, and the Seattle Great Wheel.

The condo buildings closest to the waterfront span three neighborhoods. Downtown buildings west of First Avenue offer the most direct waterfront access, with many units commanding views of Elliott Bay, the Olympic Mountains, and Puget Sound. Belltown's western edge runs along the bluff above the waterfront trail, and Pioneer Square's historic buildings sit at the southern end of the promenade near the ferry terminal and stadium district.

Waterfront proximity adds a premium, and not every building delivers equal access. Some are separated from the water by arterial roads or topography. I can walk you through which buildings genuinely deliver waterfront living versus those that market it loosely.

Near the Waterfront

Condos Near Seattle's Waterfront

62 condo buildings in neighborhoods adjacent to the Seattle waterfront.

First Light

First Light

Belltown

High-Rise
459 units ·Built 2024
Escala

Escala

Downtown

High-Rise
269 units ·Built 2010
Emerald

Emerald

Downtown

Mid-Rise
262 units ·Built 2021
Seattle Heights

Seattle Heights

Belltown

Mid-Rise
239 units ·Built 1993
Gallery

Gallery

Belltown

High-Rise
236 units ·Built 2008
Waterfront Landings

Waterfront Landings

Waterfront

Mid-Rise
232 units ·Built 1997
Olive 8

Olive 8

Downtown

Mid-Rise
229 units ·Built 2009
Concord

Concord

Belltown

High-Rise
206 units ·Built 2000
Ellington

Ellington

Belltown

High-Rise
204 units ·Built 2001
Cristalla

Cristalla

Belltown

High-Rise
195 units ·Built 2005
Newmark Tower

Newmark Tower

Downtown

High-Rise
192 units ·Built 1991
The Parc Belltown

The Parc Belltown

Belltown

Mid-Rise
186 units ·Built 2007
The Vine

The Vine

Belltown

High-Rise
176 units ·Built 2002
Arbor Place

Arbor Place

Belltown

High-Rise
157 units ·Built 1989
Klee

Klee

Belltown

Mid-Rise
153 units ·Built 2001
Mosler Lofts

Mosler Lofts

Belltown

Loft
148 units ·Built 2008
1521 Second Avenue

1521 Second Avenue

Downtown

High-Rise
139 units ·Built 2006
Montreux

Montreux

Belltown

Mid-Rise
136 units ·Built 2001
Royal Crest

Royal Crest

Belltown

Mid-Rise
132 units ·Built 1973
Site 17

Site 17

Belltown

Mid-Rise
129 units ·Built 1998
Continental Place

Continental Place

Downtown

Mid-Rise
128 units ·Built 1981
5th & Madison

5th & Madison

Downtown

Mid-Rise
126 units ·Built 2001
Avenue One

Avenue One

Belltown

High-Rise
120 units ·Built 2008
Florentine

Florentine

Pioneer Square

Mid-Rise
116 units ·Built 1991
Trio

Trio

Belltown

Mid-Rise
116 units ·Built 2008
Grandview

Grandview

Belltown

Mid-Rise
110 units ·Built 1979
Gridiron

Gridiron

Pioneer Square

Loft
107 units ·Built 2018
Watermark Tower

Watermark Tower

Downtown

High-Rise
95 units ·Built 1983
Bellora

Bellora

Belltown

High-Rise
93 units ·Built 2006
Harbour Heights

Harbour Heights

Belltown

Mid-Rise
93 units ·Built 1980
Market Place North

Market Place North

Downtown

High-Rise
91 units ·Built 1982
Matae

Matae

Belltown

Mid-Rise
81 units ·Built 2005
98 Union

98 Union

Downtown

Mid-Rise
76 units ·Built 1985
One Pacific Tower

One Pacific Tower

Downtown

High-Rise
75 units ·Built 1994
Bay Vista

Bay Vista

Belltown

Mid-Rise
73 units ·Built 1982
Market Court

Market Court

Downtown

Mid-Rise
66 units ·Built 1989
Belltown Lofts

Belltown Lofts

Belltown

Loft
62 units ·Built 1914
Belltown Court

Belltown Court

Belltown

Mid-Rise
54 units ·Built 1994
Pomeroy

Pomeroy

Belltown

Mid-Rise
52 units ·Built 2000
Austin Bell

Austin Bell

Belltown

Mid-Rise
49 units ·Built 1889
Madison Tower

Madison Tower

Downtown

High-Rise
47 units ·Built 2006
Hillclimb Court

Hillclimb Court

Waterfront

Mid-Rise
39 units ·Built 1982
Colonial Grand Pacific

Colonial Grand Pacific

Downtown

Loft
37 units ·Built 1902
Four Seasons Residences

Four Seasons Residences

Downtown

Mid-Rise
36 units ·Built 2008
Fix Madore

Fix Madore

Downtown

Loft
32 units ·Built 1910
Fischer Studio Building

Fischer Studio Building

Downtown

Mid-Rise
31 units ·Built 1913
80 South Jackson

80 South Jackson

Pioneer Square

Mid-Rise
27 units ·Built 1900
Banner Building

Banner Building

Belltown

Mid-Rise
26 units ·Built 1994
81 Vine

81 Vine

Belltown

High-Rise
24 units ·Built 1914
Nord Building

Nord Building

Pioneer Square

Mid-Rise
24 units ·Built 1990
Seaboard

Seaboard

Downtown

Mid-Rise
24 units ·Built 1909
Millennium Tower Seattle

Millennium Tower Seattle

Downtown

High-Rise
19 units ·Built 2000
Waterfront Place

Waterfront Place

Downtown

Mid-Rise
18 units ·Built 1983
Our Home Hotel

Our Home Hotel

Pioneer Square

Mid-Rise
17 units ·Built 1910
The Lofts

The Lofts

Pioneer Square

Low-Rise
17 units ·Built 1904
87 Virginia

87 Virginia

Downtown

Mid-Rise
15 units ·Built 2004
Merrill Place Lofts

Merrill Place Lofts

Pioneer Square

Loft
15 units ·Built 1905
Olympic Block

Olympic Block

Pioneer Square

Mid-Rise
14 units ·Built 1985
606 Post Lofts

606 Post Lofts

Pioneer Square

Mid-Rise
10 units ·Built 1900
Jackson Square

Jackson Square

Pioneer Square

Mid-Rise
7 units ·Built 1902
Post Mews

Post Mews

Pioneer Square

Mid-Rise
7 units ·Built 2003
Market Place Tower

Market Place Tower

Downtown

High-Rise
7 units ·Built 1988

Waterfront Living

Want to live near the waterfront?

Jeff Reynolds knows which buildings deliver genuine waterfront access and water views. Get building-specific advice on views, noise, and value.