Seaboard in Downtown, Seattle

Seattle Condo Buildings

Seaboard

Boutique 24-home condominium in the heart of downtown Seattle, originally built in 1909 as the Northern Bank and Trust Building with a striking terra cotta facade, later the headquarters for Nordstrom's corporate offices, and converted in 2000 into a mix of residential, office and retail space. There is no on-site parking; the building trades it for a walkable downtown location.

1500 4th Avenue · Downtown · Seattle

Building Highlights

Built
1909
Stories
11 fl
Residences
24 homes
Neighborhood
Downtown
Building Type
Eleven-story historic terra cotta building (built 1909)
Market
Seattle

The Building Story

Getting to know Seaboard

Boutique 24-home condominium in the heart of downtown Seattle, originally built in 1909 as the Northern Bank and Trust Building with a striking terra cotta facade, later the headquarters for Nordstrom's corporate offices, and converted in 2000 into a mix of residential, office and retail space. There is no on-site parking; the building trades it for a walkable downtown location.

Seaboard building exterior
Seaboard building exterior

The building at a glance

Its own place in the city

Boutique 24-home condominium in the heart of downtown Seattle, originally built in 1909 as the Northern Bank and Trust Building with a striking terra cotta facade, later the headquarters for Nordstrom's corporate offices, and converted in 2000 into a mix of residential, office and retail space. There is no on-site parking; the building trades it for a walkable downtown location.

Building character

The architectural story

Boutique 24-home condominium in the heart of downtown Seattle, originally built in 1909 as the Northern Bank and Trust Building with a striking terra cotta facade, later the headquarters for Nordstrom's corporate offices, and converted in 2000 into a mix of residential, office and retail space. There is no on-site parking; the building trades it for a walkable downtown location.

Life in the building

What residents share

The building's reported shared features include Rooftop deck with skyline views, Concierge services, Secured entry, Elevator. 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 Seaboard 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 Seaboard

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

  • Rooftop deck with skyline views
  • Concierge services
  • Secured entry
  • Elevator

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 Seaboard.

Rental & Leasing

Leasing at Seaboard

Rental cap
Current HOA documents required
Minimum lease
Current HOA documents required
Short-term rentals
Permitted by building · publicly reported
More rental details
Cap status / waitlist
STR permitted; rental cap status requires HOA verification
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
Publicly reported
Last verified
September 3, 2026

Short-term rental permission is separate from applicable City of Seattle licensing and eligibility requirements.

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 Seaboard?

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.

Building permission does not itself establish that an owner is eligible to operate a short-term rental. Seattle licensing and operator/unit eligibility requirements apply separately.