Bay Vista in Belltown, Seattle

Seattle Condo Buildings

Bay Vista

Full-service Belltown tower with extensive recreation amenities and strong water / city outlooks.

2821 2nd Avenue · Belltown · Seattle

Building note: One specialist header reports 77 units but its prose and another current source report 73; use 73 with conflict note.

Building Highlights

Built
1982
Stories
24 fl
Residences
73 homes
Neighborhood
Belltown
Building Type
Established high-rise condominium
Market
Seattle

The Building Story

Getting to know Bay Vista

Bay Vista is an early-1980s Belltown tower at 2821 2nd Avenue with 73 homes across 24 stories, at the quieter northern edge of the neighborhood near Seattle Center.

Bay Vista building exterior
Bay Vista building exterior

The building at a glance

Its own place in the city

Full-service Belltown tower with extensive recreation amenities and strong water / city outlooks.

Building character

The architectural story

The recreation package is the widest in its group: indoor pool, spa, tennis and sport court, fitness center, concierge, rooftop deck, sauna, game and recreation room, guest suites and gated resident parking. Water and city outlooks are strong from many residences depending on floor and orientation.

Life in the building

What residents share

The building's reported shared features include Indoor pool, Spa, Tennis / sport court, Fitness center, Concierge. Availability, hours and use rights should be confirmed with the association.

The residences

How the homes can differ

The floor plan, orientation, light, privacy and any conveyed outdoor space can make two homes in Bay Vista feel very different.

Good to know

Before choosing a home here

  • Compare the exact floor plan, natural light and outlook for each home.
  • Confirm the parking, storage and other rights that convey with the residence.
  • Review current HOA financials, maintenance plans and association rules before buying.

Homes for Sale

Currently available at Bay Vista

Explore available homes, photography and pricing from the live NWMLS feed.

Pinnacle GroupLuke Bartlett

Listing data is provided by Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) through IDX Broker. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and must be independently verified.

Building amenities

  • Indoor pool
  • Spa
  • Tennis / sport court
  • Fitness center
  • Concierge
  • Rooftop deck
  • Sauna
  • Game / recreation room
  • Guest suites
  • Gated parking
Parking
Gated resident parking

Amenities are reported in public building and listing sources. Confirm current access, reservations, fees, and any parking or storage assignment with the association.

Building photography

2 photographs of Bay Vista.

Rental & Leasing

Leasing at Bay Vista

Rental cap
Building rental cap in place · observed practice
Minimum lease
Current HOA documents required
Short-term rentals
Not permitted as a short-term rental · publicly reported
Rental availability
Below cap reported · as of 2026 listing evidence. Dated observation, not an association rule.
More rental details
Cap status / waitlist
A building rental cap exists. The current percentage requires current HOA documents.
Dated cap observation
Below cap reported · as of 2026 listing evidence. Dated observation, not an association rule.
Subleasing
Current HOA details required
Lease / registration
Current HOA details required
Rental / move-in fees
Current HOA details required
Background checks
Current HOA details required
Source status
Current MLS rental activity
Last verified
September 3, 2026

Leasing rules and availability may change. Confirm current terms with the condominium association before purchasing or leasing.

What Buyers Should Know

Due-diligence checklist

  • Resale certificate
  • Reserve study
  • Budget and financial statements
  • Insurance
  • Assessments
  • Capital projects
  • Litigation
  • Rental rules
  • Owner occupancy
  • Financing / warrantability
  • Parking and storage rights
  • View / future development
  • Building systems and age

What Sellers Should Know

Who you compete with

Sellers compete with current same-building inventory, similar stacks, floor height, views, parking, condition, amenities and nearby buildings.

Work with Luke

Considering a condo at Bay Vista?

Association rental and leasing rules, rental caps, current cap availability, waitlists, minimum lease terms, fees and short-term-rental policies can change at any time. Information should be independently verified through the current resale certificate, declaration, rules and regulations, association management and applicable City of Seattle requirements before purchase or lease.