Era
Built in 1975
Both independent residential sources support the construction year.
Seattle Condo Buildings
Carleton House
Carleton House is a 25-home condominium building on Dexter Avenue North, along the slope between Queen Anne and Lake Union.
2565 Dexter Avenue N · Westlake · Seattle
Building Highlights
- Built
- 1975
- Stories
- 5 fl
- Residences
- 25 homes
- Neighborhood
- Westlake
- Building Type
- Condominium
- Market
- Seattle
The Building Story
An elevated Lake Union outlook from Dexter Avenue
Carleton House is a 25-home condominium building on Dexter Avenue North, along the slope between Queen Anne and Lake Union. Completed in 1975, its five-story scale and position distinguish it from the larger residential complexes farther south. The address is often grouped under Queen Anne in listings; Westlake is a useful directory label for comparing homes along this side of the lake.
The lake-facing residences are a particular part of its appeal. A recent three-bedroom listing documents a long lanai with views toward Lake Union, Gas Works Park and the Cascade Mountains, illustrating the outdoor space and outlook available in some homes. Those details belong to the specific residence, however, and should not be assumed for every unit. Floor level, position within the building and individual renovations are central to a meaningful comparison at Carleton House.
Scale
25 residences
The condominium directory and a current NWMLS listing agree on the community count.
Position
Dexter Avenue North
The building sits on the slope above the west side of Lake Union.
Home example
Large lake-facing lanai
A documented three-bedroom residence has an extensive lanai and lake, park and mountain outlooks.
Good to know
Before choosing a home here
- Measure the offered home’s private outdoor space and verify its maintenance boundaries; a photographed lanai elsewhere is not representative of every unit.
- Check the actual sight lines, vegetation and surrounding properties rather than treating a current view as guaranteed.
- Test the route between parking, entry and the unit, and compare Dexter Avenue sound with windows open and closed.
Explore the research behind this building
Architecture and project-history references describe the original design. Current amenity access, financial condition, building rules and individual property features must be verified from the latest association and listing records.
Homes for Sale
Currently available at Carleton House
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.
Rental & Leasing
Leasing at Carleton House
- Rental cap
- Current HOA documents required
- Minimum lease
- Current HOA documents required
- Short-term rentals
- Current HOA documents required
More rental details
- Cap status / waitlist
- Current HOA documents required
- 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
- Needs verification
- Last verified
- Current HOA documents not reviewed
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.
Compare This Building
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Photo: Gregory White / Seattle Home Photography. Courtesy of The Seattle Condo Group.
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Downtown · 2008
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Work with Luke
Considering a condo at Carleton House?
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.