Seattle Condo Authority
The newest condominium towers across the Seattle metro, compared on the facts that actually drive the decision: neighborhood, scale, dues, entry price, and walkability. Below is every new-construction building in the registry, Seattle and Eastside, with links to the full profiles and to head-to-head comparisons. New construction carries its own due diligence, so the framing under the table is the lens Jeff uses on a building still in or near its developer transition.
Registry-Backed Comparison
16 buildings completed in 2019 or later. Facts are from the published registry. A purchase decision still requires the current resale certificate, budget, reserve study, and insurance review.
| Building | Neighborhood | Completed | Residences | Type | HOA range | From | Walk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Light | Belltown | 2024 | 459 | High-Rise | $700–$2000 | $800K | 99 |
| Graystone | First Hill | 2023 | 271 | Mid-Rise | $900–$1800 | $600K | 95 |
| Emerald | Downtown | 2021 | 262 | Mid-Rise | Review certificate | Not published | Not published |
| Infinity Shores | West Seattle | 2021 | 37 | Mid-Rise | Review certificate | Not published | Not published |
| Koda | International District | 2021 | 204 | Mid-Rise | Review certificate | Not published | Not published |
| Spire | Denny Triangle | 2021 | 343 | High-Rise | $700–$2000+ | $700K | 98 |
| Nexus | Denny Triangle | 2020 | 389 | High-Rise | $700–$2000+ | $650K | 99 |
| Pinnacle at Alki | West Seattle | 2020 | 11 | Mid-Rise | Review certificate | Not published | Not published |
| Building | Neighborhood | Completed | Residences | Type | HOA range | From | Walk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Peak Residences | Kirkland | 2027 | 26 | Mid-Rise | Review certificate | Not published | Not published |
| Park Row | Downtown Bellevue | 2026 | 143 | High-Rise | Review certificate | Not published | Not published |
| Mari Bellevue | Downtown Bellevue | 2024 | 138 | High-Rise | Review certificate | Not published | Not published |
| Avenue Bellevue Estates | Downtown Bellevue | 2023 | 141 | Mid-Rise | Review certificate | Not published | Not published |
| Avenue Bellevue Residences Tower | Bellevue | 2023 | 224 | Mid-Rise | Review certificate | Not published | Not published |
| Avenue Bellevue Residences | Downtown Bellevue | 2022 | 224 | High-Rise | Review certificate | Not published | Not published |
| Jade Residences | Totem Lake | 2021 | 136 | Mid-Rise | $450–$950 | $500K | 68 |
| One88 | Downtown Bellevue | 2020 | 147 | High-Rise | Review certificate | Not published | Not published |
Go Deeper
A table tells you the facts. These pages tell you the decision: who each building fits, how seller strategy differs, and Jeff's verdict.
Jeff's Lens
New construction is appealing for the obvious reasons: current systems, fresh finishes, warranties, and the newest amenity packages. The part buyers underestimate is that a young building has a short financial history. The first reserve study, the first full operating budget, and the developer-to-owner board transition all happen in the early years, and they set the trajectory the 5-Point HOA Financial Health Framework is built to read.
So on a new tower I look at slightly different signals: how the developer is handling the transition, whether the reserve is being funded from day one or deferred, how presale pricing compares to the first resales in the same building, and how many similar units are competing inside the tower at once. A large new building can have a lot of near-identical units hitting the market in the same window, which affects both pricing and how long a unit sits.
The table above is the starting point, not the answer. The right new-construction building for you depends on the specific unit, its stack and view, the monthly cost, and the early read on the HOA. That is the comparison I run before recommending one tower over another.
FAQ
The newest Seattle condo towers include First Light in Belltown (2024), Spire and Koda (2021), and Nexus (2020). On the Eastside, Park Row Bellevue (2026), Mari Bellevue (2024), and the Avenue Bellevue residences are the most recent. The table on this page lists every new-construction building in the registry with its completion year.
New construction offers current systems, warranties, and the newest amenities, but a young building is still working through its developer transition, its first reserve study, and its initial HOA budget. A resale condo has a track record you can verify. The right choice depends on the specific building and your timeline, which is covered in the new construction versus resale guide.
Beyond the unit, review the developer transition status, the first reserve study and budget, the rental policy, the warranty, and how presales are pricing against resales in the same tower. A young building has less financial history, so the 5-Point HOA Financial Health Framework still applies, you are just reading early signals rather than a long record.
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