Nexus · 1200 Howell St, Seattle · Denny Triangle / South Lake Union

Nexus: the closest luxury tower to Amazon HQ, floor by floor.

40 floors. 2019 delivery. 4–6 minute walk to Amazon headquarters. Elliott Bay and Lake Union views, rooftop sky lounge, and a South Lake Union tech-corridor location that no competing Seattle luxury tower matches. RexMont tracks every Nexus resale and has the floor-level comp data to guide buyers and sellers precisely.

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Building at a glance

Address: 1200 Howell St, Seattle WA
Developer: Daniels Real Estate
Year delivered: 2019
Floors: 40 residential floors
Total residences: Approx. 383 condominium homes
Floor plan range: Studios, 1BR, 2BR, 3BR, penthouses

Building specs

Seattle's tech-corridor luxury tower, at the center of South Lake Union.

Nexus was developed by Daniels Real Estate — a Seattle-based firm with a long history of urban mixed-use and residential development. The building opened in 2019 at the intersection of Denny Triangle and South Lake Union, putting residents within a 4–6 minute walk of Amazon's Day 1 campus and the Spheres. At 40 floors, Nexus is one of the tallest residential towers in the SLU corridor and one of the newest luxury condo deliveries in Seattle before Spire.

Address: 1200 Howell St, Seattle WA
Developer: Daniels Real Estate
Year delivered: 2019
Floors: 40 residential floors
Total residences: Approx. 383 condominium homes
Floor plan range: Studios, 1BR, 2BR, 3BR, penthouses
Parking: Secured underground parking garage
Neighborhood: Denny Triangle / South Lake Union, Seattle
Pet policy: Pet-friendly; verify limits in CC&Rs

Amenity stack

Rooftop sky lounge, co-working spaces, and a dog run — built for Seattle's tech community.

Nexus's amenity package was designed around the South Lake Union lifestyle buyer — rooftop terrace for the panoramic views, co-working and meeting space for the hybrid work schedule, fitness center and yoga studio for the daily wellness routine, and a dog-friendly building for a neighborhood where tech workers are rarely without a dog.

View orientation

Elliott Bay to the west. Lake Union to the north. Mount Rainier to the south.

Nexus's Denny Triangle location and 40-floor height create four distinct view experiences. Western and northwestern units command the building's highest premiums; eastern and southern faces offer value entry points with Cascade and downtown skyline views. RexMont walks every buyer through the per-square-foot spread by direction before any offer.

West

Elliott Bay, Olympic Mountains, Puget Sound, Bainbridge Island

Nexus's premium orientation — unobstructed Elliott Bay and Olympic Mountain views from upper floors. The building's highest price-per-square-foot readings align with west-facing units that maximize the Puget Sound exposure.

North

South Lake Union, Lake Union, Queen Anne, Cascade foothills

Lake Union in the frame — north-facing units look directly over the South Lake Union tech campus and capture Lake Union's sailboat traffic and the Queen Anne hillside. A strong draw for tech-industry buyers who live close to where they work.

East

Cascade Mountains, Capitol Hill, First Hill, downtown core

Morning light with Cascade range views on clear days. East-facing units are a lower-entry-point inside the building — same amenity access and Amazon proximity at a different price point than the water-view floors.

South

Downtown Seattle skyline, Pioneer Square, Mount Rainier

City skyline and Mount Rainier on clear days. South-facing upper floors frame downtown Seattle at an angle that shows the full height of the city — a compelling view for buyers who prefer the urban skyline over the water.

Location & commute

Denny Triangle: the Amazon campus on foot, the waterfront by light rail.

Nexus puts Amazon's Day 1 building and the Spheres within a 4–6 minute walk — the shortest commute from any luxury condo tower in Seattle. Westlake Link Light Rail station is 6–8 minutes on foot, connecting residents to the broader Sound Transit system without a car.

Amazon HQ (Day 1 / Spheres)4–6 minute walk
South Lake Union Park5-minute walk
Westlake Link Light Rail Station6–8 minute walk
Capitol Hill Link Station10-minute walk
Pike Place Market10–12 minute walk
Seattle waterfront12–15 minute walk
I-5 and SR-99 access3–5 minutes by car
Bellevue (via SR-520 or I-90)20–30 minutes by car

Why work with RexMont

Amazon proximity. Tech buyer pool. We track every Nexus transaction.

The Nexus buyer pool is concentrated — Amazon employees, SLU tech workers, and urban lifestyle buyers who want both walkability and modern building systems. RexMont tracks every Nexus resale and understands what that buyer pool will pay for each floor and orientation.

Nexus is the closest luxury condo tower to Amazon headquarters

Nexus sits at the edge of South Lake Union's tech corridor — Amazon's Day 1 building and the Spheres are a 4–6 minute walk. No other full-amenity Seattle luxury condo tower offers a shorter commute to Amazon HQ. For Amazon employees who want to maximize their time out of the office, Nexus is the first address to evaluate. RexMont tracks both Nexus and competing SLU-area buildings to give buyers the most precise value comparison.

2019 delivery means modern building systems without Spire's thin comp pool

Nexus was delivered in 2019 — newer than Insignia and Escala, older than Spire. The building has modern mechanical infrastructure and EV-ready parking, and has had time to build a meaningful resale comp pool. Buyers get the benefit of recent construction quality and enough transaction history to price accurately.

Denny Triangle location means dual-market access

Nexus sits at the intersection of Belltown, South Lake Union, and Capitol Hill — three of Seattle's most active condo markets. This position means resale buyers can include all three neighborhoods in their search while still prioritizing SLU proximity, which broadens the eventual buyer pool and supports long-term resale values.

HOA structure reflects a building past developer transition

Nexus's HOA transitioned from developer control around 2019–2020. The reserve fund has had several years to accumulate, and the reserve study should be more current than buildings that delivered pre-2015. RexMont reviews the current HOA budget, reserve contribution rate, and reserve study before any Nexus offer.

Selling at Nexus

Amazon HQ proximity, 2019 delivery, and a rooftop with views — the story sells itself if told right.

Nexus sellers have three headline assets: the closest luxury tower to Amazon, modern construction, and Elliott Bay and Lake Union views. Every listing strategy RexMont builds for Nexus leads with those three things and targets the SLU tech buyer pool directly.

Amazon HQ proximity as the building's primary differentiator — no competing luxury condo offers a shorter walk to the Spheres, and that story resonates strongly with the tech-industry buyer pool
Photography that leads with the Elliott Bay and Lake Union view angles — upper west-facing floors deliver both, which is rare from the Denny Triangle position
Modern construction story (2019 delivery) for buyers comparing against older Belltown and SLU towers
Rooftop sky lounge featured prominently in listing media — the view from the rooftop level is one of Nexus's most marketable assets
Denny Triangle positioning expands the buyer pool — buyers from Belltown, SLU, and Capitol Hill can all be targeted simultaneously
HOA presentation — the reserve fund has had time to build; transparent budget and reserve study presentation shortens buyer due diligence timelines

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FAQ

Nexus Seattle questions buyers ask us most.

When was Nexus Seattle built?

Nexus Seattle was delivered in 2019 by Daniels Real Estate. The building is 40 floors with approximately 383 residences ranging from studios to penthouses. At the time of delivery, it was one of the tallest residential towers in the South Lake Union / Denny Triangle area.

How close is Nexus Seattle to Amazon headquarters?

Nexus is approximately a 4–6 minute walk to Amazon's Day 1 building and the Amazon Spheres — the closest distance of any full-amenity luxury condominium tower in Seattle. Amazon employees who want the shortest possible commute from home to headquarters typically evaluate Nexus first. RexMont tracks which specific floor plans and floors in Nexus are most popular with Amazon employees to inform pricing discussions.

What are the views like at Nexus Seattle?

Nexus offers four distinct view orientations. West-facing units on upper floors deliver Elliott Bay, Olympic Mountains, and Puget Sound views — the building's most premium exposure. North-facing units look over South Lake Union and Lake Union with Queen Anne behind. East-facing floors show the Cascade range and Capitol Hill. South-facing upper floors frame the downtown Seattle skyline and Mount Rainier on clear days.

What is the HOA fee at Nexus Seattle?

Nexus HOA dues vary by unit size. The building delivered in 2019, so the HOA has had several years past developer-control transition to build reserves. RexMont reviews the current HOA budget, reserve contribution rate, and reserve study in detail before any offer. We request these documents as part of every transaction.

How does Nexus compare to Spire for Amazon employees?

Nexus is meaningfully closer to Amazon headquarters — roughly 4–6 minutes walk versus Spire's 12–15 minutes. Both buildings offer similar luxury amenity stacks and comparable floor counts. Spire's primary advantages over Nexus are Elliott Bay view angles (Belltown is closer to the water) and 2022 delivery. Nexus's primary advantage is proximity to SLU and the tech-corridor buyer pool. RexMont can walk buyers through the floor-level pricing comparison between the two buildings.

Is Nexus Seattle pet-friendly?

Yes. Nexus has a dog run and pet wash station on site. Specific weight limits, breed restrictions, and the number of pets permitted per unit are governed by the HOA CC&Rs. RexMont reviews pet policy specifics during due diligence for every offer.

What neighborhoods is Nexus Seattle near?

Nexus sits at the intersection of the Denny Triangle, South Lake Union, and Belltown neighborhoods. This tri-market position means residents can walk to Pike Place Market, Amazon HQ, Capitol Hill, and the Seattle waterfront. Westlake Link Light Rail is 6–8 minutes on foot, providing connection to the broader Sound Transit system.

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