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2020–2023 Completed Towers

New Construction Condos in Seattle

Seattle's newest condo towers, modern floor plans, cutting-edge amenities, energy-efficient systems, and the city's best skyline and water views. Curated by Jeff Reynolds, Seattle's condo specialist.

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8New Construction Buildings
1,961New Condo Units
42Tallest New Tower (Floors)
2020–23Completion Years
20+ YrsJeff's Seattle Expertise

Why New Construction

Benefits of Buying a New Construction Seattle Condo

Seattle's newest towers represent the pinnacle of urban condo living, built for how people live and work today, in neighborhoods that define the city's future.

Modern Floor Plans

Open layouts, larger windows, higher ceilings, and efficient use of space. New construction units are designed with contemporary living in mind, including dedicated home office alcoves, integrated storage, and kitchen islands that older buildings simply can't match.

Energy Efficiency

Post-2018 Seattle construction is required to meet significantly higher energy codes. Better insulation, triple-pane windows, high-efficiency HVAC, and EV charging rough-ins reduce utility costs and improve comfort compared to buildings from the 1990s and 2000s.

Technology Infrastructure

New towers include gigabit fiber conduit throughout, smart home pre-wiring, package lockers, digital access systems, and EV charging infrastructure in parking garages. These amenities are expensive retrofits in older buildings, they come standard in new construction.

Amenity Upgrades

Sky lounges, coworking spaces, rooftop terraces with city views, pet spas, bike repair stations, yoga studios, and resort-style fitness centers. Seattle's newest towers compete with the country's best urban residential developments on amenity quality.

Lower Near-Term Maintenance

New buildings have no deferred maintenance and lower initial reserve fund requirements. HOA fees are typically lower in the first 5–10 years. Mechanical systems, elevators, roofing, and plumbing are all new, reducing the risk of surprise special assessments early in ownership.

Strong Rental Demand

Seattle's technology sector drives strong demand for newer, amenity-rich units. Buyers considering rentals benefit from new construction's appeal to high-income renters who prefer modern finishes and building amenities. Nexus, Emerald, and Gridiron are particularly strong performers in the rental tier.

New Construction Portfolio

Seattle's Newest Condo Towers

All eight new construction buildings in the Seattle Condo Authority Network, completed between 2020 and 2023.

New Construction

Spire

Downtown Seattle · 2022
Floors
41
Units
352
Height
~440 ft
HOA / Mo
$700–$1,800

One of Seattle's tallest residential towers, Spire rises 41 floors in the heart of Downtown. The tower features a rooftop amenity deck with sweeping views of Elliott Bay and the Olympics, concierge service, co-working spaces, fitness center, and a sky lounge. Floor plans range from studios to 3-bedrooms, with upper floors offering panoramic water and mountain views.

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New Construction

First Light

Downtown Seattle · 2022
Floors
41
Units
448
Height
~430 ft
HOA / Mo
$700–$1,500

First Light is one of Seattle's largest new residential towers with 448 homes across 41 floors. The building features a dramatic sky amenity deck, rooftop terrace with 360-degree views, concierge, pet spa, fitness center, and dedicated bike storage and repair. Located steps from Pike Place Market and the Downtown core, it offers Seattle's most walkable new address.

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New Construction

Nexus

South Lake Union · 2021
Floors
41
Units
389
Height
~400 ft
HOA / Mo
$650–$1,300

Nexus towers over Denny Triangle, Seattle's tech hub, at 41 floors with 389 residences. The building features a sky lounge, co-working center, fitness center, rooftop outdoor space, and ground floor retail. Ideal for Amazon and tech-sector professionals. Floor plans include studios to 3-bedrooms with Lake Union and Olympic Mountain views on higher floors.

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New Construction

Emerald

South Lake Union · 2021
Floors
~40
Units
262
Neighborhood
SLU
HOA / Mo
$550–$1,000

Emerald rises in South Lake Union with 262 residences designed for modern urban living. The building offers rooftop amenities with Lake Union views, a fitness center, bike storage, co-working lounge, and ground floor activation. Rental-friendly policy makes it attractive for investor buyers as well as owner-occupants in the tech corridor.

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New Construction

KODA

First Hill · 2021
Floors
42
Units
203
Height
~440 ft
HOA / Mo
$600–$1,200

KODA is Seattle's tallest new construction condo tower at 42 floors, located on First Hill adjacent to major medical centers and with easy access to Capitol Hill. The building features a full amenity floor with sky lounge, fitness center, concierge, rooftop terrace, and co-working spaces. Upper floors deliver unobstructed views of the Olympic Mountains and Elliott Bay.

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Gridiron

Pioneer Square · 2020
Floors
22
Units
107
Neighborhood
Pioneer Sq
HOA / Mo
$550–$1,000

Gridiron is Pioneer Square's newest condo tower, a 22-floor building designed to honor the neighborhood's industrial heritage with modern architectural expression. Located blocks from Lumen Field and T-Mobile Park, it offers rooftop terrace access, a fitness center, bike storage, and co-working space. Rental-friendly, making it one of the more investor-accessible new construction options.

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New Construction

Graystone

First Hill · 2022
Floors
~12
Units
80
Neighborhood
First Hill
HOA / Mo
$500–$900

Graystone is a boutique new construction building on First Hill offering 80 residences in a more intimate scale than its high-rise neighbors. Contemporary architecture, quality finishes, a resident lounge, fitness center, and bike storage distinguish the building. Its First Hill location provides proximity to major hospitals, Capitol Hill restaurants, and Downtown employment centers.

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New Construction

Infinity Shores

South Lake Union · 2023
Floors
~18
Units
120
Neighborhood
SLU
HOA / Mo
$600–$1,100

Infinity Shores is South Lake Union's most recently completed condo building, opening in 2023 with 120 residences designed around water views and lakeside living. The building features modern amenities including a fitness center, resident lounge, rooftop deck, co-working space, and EV charging infrastructure. Water-adjacent positioning makes it one of the most distinctive SLU addresses.

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Side-by-Side Comparison

New Construction Condo Comparison Table

Building Neighborhood Year Height (Est.) Floors Units HOA Range / Mo Rental Policy
KODA Tallest First Hill2021~440 ft42203$600–$1,200Rental Friendly
Spire Downtown2022~440 ft41352$700–$1,800Rental Friendly
First Light Most Units Downtown2022~430 ft41448$700–$1,500Rental Friendly
NexusDenny Triangle2020~400 ft41389$650–$1,300Rental Friendly
Emerald South Lake Union2021~380 ft~40262$550–$1,000Rental Friendly
Infinity Shores Newest South Lake Union2023~200 ft~18120$600–$1,100Rental Friendly
Gridiron Pioneer Square2020~250 ft22107$550–$1,000Rental Friendly
Graystone First Hill2022~140 ft~1280$500–$900Rental Friendly

Frequently Asked Questions

New Construction Condo FAQ

What is the newest condo building in Seattle?

As of 2026, the most recently completed Seattle condo towers are Infinity Shores (2023, South Lake Union, 120 units), Spire (2022, Downtown, 352 units), First Light (2022, Downtown, 448 units), and Graystone (2022, First Hill, 80 units). Spire and First Light are the most prominent, rising over 400 feet in the Downtown core with 41 floors each.

Which Seattle condo towers are over 40 floors?

Seattle's new construction condo towers over 40 floors include KODA (42 floors, First Hill, 2021), Spire (41 floors, Downtown, 2022), First Light (41 floors, Downtown, 2022), and Nexus (41 floors, Denny Triangle, 2021). Emerald in South Lake Union also stands at approximately 40 floors. These towers represent Seattle's most significant residential high-rise construction wave since the early 2010s.

Are new construction Seattle condos good investments?

New construction condos in Seattle offer meaningful investment advantages: modern energy-efficient systems that reduce operating costs, lower near-term maintenance needs, contemporary floor plans preferred by both buyers and renters, built-in technology infrastructure, and strong rental demand from tech workers. Buyers should also note that reserve funds start low and HOA fees typically increase as buildings age. Jeff Reynolds evaluates both new and established buildings to help buyers assess long-term value against current pricing.

Are there luxury new construction condos in Seattle?

Yes, Spire and First Light in Downtown Seattle offer premium finishes, concierge service, rooftop amenity decks, and spectacular city and water views at luxury price points. KODA on First Hill features high-end finishes and a full amenity floor. Infinity Shores in South Lake Union also targets the premium market with water-adjacent positioning and modern amenities. Jeff Reynolds specializes in all of these buildings and can connect you with available listings and resale opportunities.

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Seattle's new construction condo market requires a specialist who understands how these buildings are positioned, what the floor premiums look like, how the HOA docs are structured in the early years, and which units offer the best long-term value. Jeff Reynolds has guided buyers into every one of Seattle's major new towers, from Spire and First Light to KODA, Nexus, and Emerald.

Whether you're looking for a view unit in a new Downtown high-rise, evaluating a South Lake Union tech-corridor building, or comparing a new construction purchase against a well-established luxury building, Jeff brings the data and relationships to help you make the right call.

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