1521 Second Avenue · Seattle · Belltown / Pike Place

1521 Second Avenue: Seattle's most boutique luxury tower, one block from Pike Place.

143 residences. 24 floors. One minute from Pike Place Market and three minutes from the waterfront. RexMont tracks every 1521 Second Avenue resale and has the unit-level comp data buyers and sellers need in this thin market.

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Building at a glance

Address: 1521 2nd Ave, Seattle WA 98101
Developer: Intracorp
Year delivered: 2009
Floors: 24
Total residences: Approx. 143 condominium homes
Floor plan range: Studios, 1BR, 2BR, 3BR, penthouses

Building specs

143 residences. 24 floors. The quietest luxury address at Pike Place.

1521 Second Avenue was developed by Intracorp and delivered in 2009 at the corner of Second Avenue and Pike Street — the closest full-amenity high-rise condo to Pike Place Market in Seattle. At 143 residences across 24 floors, it's one of the most boutique-scale luxury towers in the city, offering a building community and HOA governance structure that larger towers fundamentally cannot replicate.

Address: 1521 2nd Ave, Seattle WA 98101
Developer: Intracorp
Year delivered: 2009
Floors: 24
Total residences: Approx. 143 condominium homes
Floor plan range: Studios, 1BR, 2BR, 3BR, penthouses
Neighborhood: Belltown / Pike Place
Building character: Boutique-scale, quiet address
Pet policy: Pet-friendly; verify limits in CC&Rs

Amenity stack

Full-service amenities — and Pike Place Market as your front yard.

1521 Second Avenue's on-site amenities cover the full residential stack — concierge, fitness, rooftop terrace, residents lounge. The building's most compelling amenity, though, is the address: Pike Place Market's daily market, waterfront walks, and first-floor restaurants are all within a one-minute walk that no amenity list inside the building can replicate.

View orientation

Elliott Bay straight ahead. Space Needle to the north. Rainier to the south.

1521 Second Avenue's Belltown position and 24-floor height create four distinct view corridors. West and northwest units command the building's highest premiums with direct Elliott Bay, Olympic Mountain, and Puget Sound exposure. East and south units offer value entry points with Cascade and downtown skyline views. RexMont walks every buyer through the floor-by-floor premium breakdown before any offer.

West / Southwest

Elliott Bay, Olympic Mountains, Puget Sound, ferry traffic

The headline view at 1521 Second Avenue. Upper west-facing floors open directly onto Elliott Bay and the Olympic range — unobstructed water and mountains that define the building's premium pricing tier.

North / Northwest

Puget Sound, Belltown roofscape, Seattle Center, Space Needle

North units capture the Space Needle and Seattle Center framing that buyers often describe as the most distinctively Seattle view available. Strong draw for buyers who want an iconic urban view over pure water.

East

First Hill, Cascade Mountains, downtown Seattle core

East-facing units offer morning light, Cascade views, and a quieter exposure relative to the western and northern orientations. The value entry point inside the building — same finishes at a lower per-square-foot cost.

South

Downtown Seattle skyline, Pioneer Square, Mount Rainier

South-facing upper floors reveal Mount Rainier on clear days over the downtown skyline. Excellent light, urban energy, and a view angle that buyers who want the full Seattle cityscape often prefer.

Location & commute

Pike Place, the waterfront, and light rail — all within a ten-minute walk.

1521 Second Avenue's location at Pike and Second puts Pike Place Market one block away, the waterfront three minutes on foot, and Westlake Link Light Rail under ten minutes walking. For buyers who want Seattle's most walkable lifestyle address without the noise of Pike Place itself, this is the closest you get.

Pike Place Market1-minute walk
Seattle waterfront promenade3-minute walk
Elliott Bay water taxi terminal5-minute walk
Westlake Link Light Rail Station8-minute walk
Seattle Center / Space Needle12-minute walk
Amazon HQ (South Lake Union)15-minute walk
Pioneer Square / ferry terminal10-minute walk
I-5 / SR-99 access2–4 minutes by car

Why work with RexMont

Boutique scale and thin comps require building-specific expertise.

At 143 residences, 1521 Second Avenue may close fewer than 12 resales per year. Every transaction shapes the pricing story for the next buyer and seller. RexMont tracks every 1521 Second Avenue sale, pending listing, and price reduction so clients make decisions anchored to actual building data.

One block from Pike Place Market — the most lifestyle-driven address in Seattle

1521 Second Avenue sits one block east of Pike Place Market. Residents walk to the market's fish stalls, produce vendors, specialty food shops, and first-floor restaurants daily without a car. No other Seattle high-rise condo is this close to Pike Place, and the walkability premium is real: this buyer pool values the Pike Place lifestyle above all other location factors and pays accordingly.

143 units — the boutique scale that drives a different ownership experience

At 143 residences, 1521 Second Avenue is among the smallest luxury towers in the Seattle market. Shorter elevator waits, quieter common areas, and an HOA where active owners meaningfully influence governance decisions are the practical outcomes of boutique scale. Buyers downsizing from large single-family homes often cite this community dynamic as the decisive factor.

Thin comp pool requires building-specific expertise

With 143 units, 1521 Second Avenue may see fewer than 12 closed resales per year. A thin comp pool means pricing swings between transactions are wider, and both buyers and sellers are working with less data than in buildings like Insignia or Spire. RexMont tracks every 1521 Second Avenue resale to anchor clients precisely in a market where each transaction is consequential.

The waterfront renovation adds a long-term value tailwind

Seattle's Elliott Bay waterfront renovation — transforming the old viaduct corridor into a pedestrian promenade with parks, event spaces, and direct beach access — is within a 3-minute walk of 1521 Second Avenue. The renovation has added long-term desirability to addresses in this corridor that older comp data doesn't fully capture.

Selling at 1521 Second Avenue

The Pike Place address is the story. Build every listing around it.

No other Seattle luxury high-rise is this close to Pike Place Market. Selling at 1521 Second Avenue means leading with the address, the waterfront access, and the Elliott Bay views — in that order. Generic Belltown condo marketing misses the buyer profile this building attracts. RexMont builds every 1521 Second Avenue strategy around what makes this address irreplaceable.

Pike Place Market proximity as the lead narrative — no other Seattle luxury condo tower matches this address for the Pike Place lifestyle buyer
Comp data at the unit level — 1521 Second Avenue-specific resale prices, not a Belltown or downtown condo median
Boutique scale as a selling point — 143 units means a quieter, more exclusive ownership experience that photography and copy need to convey
Waterfront renovation story — the new Elliott Bay promenade adds immediate daily-life value that buyers new to Seattle will respond to
Elliott Bay and Olympic Mountain view photography — the building's western exposure delivers the defining Seattle view and every listing needs to prove it
HOA documentation transparency — presenting reserve study and budget proactively shortens due diligence and reduces fall-through risk in a thin-comp market

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FAQ

1521 Second Avenue questions buyers ask us most.

Where exactly is 1521 Second Avenue in Seattle?

1521 Second Avenue is located in Belltown, one block east of Pike Place Market and approximately three minutes on foot from the Seattle waterfront promenade. The building is at the intersection of Second Avenue and Pike Street — the closest major luxury residential address to the market in Seattle.

How much do condos at 1521 Second Avenue cost?

Pricing at 1521 Second Avenue varies by floor, orientation, and floor plan. The boutique scale (143 units) means the comp pool is thin and pricing can shift meaningfully between transactions. Elliott Bay and Olympic Mountain-facing units on upper floors command the highest per-square-foot premiums. RexMont sends active buyers a current availability sheet with active resales and recently closed comps on request.

What are the views like at 1521 Second Avenue?

Upper west and northwest-facing units at 1521 Second Avenue deliver direct Elliott Bay, Olympic Mountain, and Puget Sound views — some of the strongest in the Belltown high-rise market. North-facing units add the Space Needle to the frame. East and south-facing units look toward the Cascades and downtown Seattle skyline with Mount Rainier on clear days.

Is 1521 Second Avenue pet-friendly?

1521 Second Avenue is pet-friendly, with weight and breed restrictions set in the HOA's CC&Rs. The waterfront and Pike Place neighborhood walking area is one of the most pedestrian-friendly in Seattle, making this a strong address for dog owners. RexMont reviews the current pet policy as part of every offer process.

What are the HOA fees at 1521 Second Avenue?

HOA dues at 1521 Second Avenue vary by unit size. As a boutique building with 143 residences, fixed operating costs are spread across fewer owners, which can produce slightly higher per-unit HOA costs than in larger towers. RexMont reviews the current HOA budget, reserve study, and any special assessment history before recommending any offer.

How does 1521 Second Avenue compare to Escala or Spire?

Escala offers the deepest amenity package in Belltown — rooftop pool, spa, screening room — with 15 years of resale history. Spire is the newest delivery (2022) with automated parking. 1521 Second Avenue's advantage is its Pike Place Market address and boutique scale: 143 units rather than 270 or 384, and a location one block from the market that no other tower replicates. The choice comes down to whether the buyer prioritizes amenity depth, new construction, or the Pike Place lifestyle.

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