Building character
The architectural story
A small waterfront condominium on Lake Washington Boulevard in Kirkland's Houghton area, where slip, parking and access rights differ by home.
Kirkland Condo Buildings
The Breakwater
A small waterfront condominium on Lake Washington Boulevard in Kirkland's Houghton area, where slip, parking and access rights differ by home.
4823 Lake Washington Boulevard NE, Kirkland, WA 98033 · Kirkland · Kirkland
Building Highlights
- Neighborhood
- Kirkland
- Building Type
- Kirkland condominium
- Market
- Kirkland
The Building Story
Getting to know The Breakwater
A small waterfront condominium on Lake Washington Boulevard in Kirkland's Houghton area, where slip, parking and access rights differ by home.
The building at a glance
Its own place in the city
A small waterfront condominium on Lake Washington Boulevard in Kirkland's Houghton area, where slip, parking and access rights differ by home.
Life in the building
What residents share
The building's shared spaces, services and operating policies are best understood through a current tour and association information.
The residences
How the homes can differ
The floor plan, orientation, light, privacy and any conveyed outdoor space can make two homes in The Breakwater 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 The Breakwater
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 Details
The Breakwater is a boutique waterfront community on Lake Washington Boulevard NE, south of downtown Kirkland. With a reported eight homes*, it behaves more like a small shared ownership than a typical condominium building.
In a building this size, the details that attach to each home carry much of the value. One listing described a deeded boat slip, three parking stalls and a walkout patio; that combination belongs to that home and should not be assumed for any other.
- Address
- 4823 Lake Washington Boulevard NE, Kirkland, WA 98033
- Neighborhood
- Houghton waterfront, Kirkland
- Year built
- 1987 (reported, unconfirmed)
- Residences
- 8 (reported, unconfirmed)
- Builder
- Chaffey (reported, unconfirmed)
Common building amenities
- Waterfront setting (reported, unconfirmed)
- Guest parking (reported, unconfirmed)
- Storage (reported, unconfirmed)
Unit features · vary by home
- Boat slip rights in some homes (reported, unconfirmed)
- Multiple parking stalls in some homes (reported, unconfirmed)
- Walkout patios in some homes (reported, unconfirmed)
Reported Details and Verification
Public sources reviewed September 29, 2026. These details are not association certified.
Where sources differ
- The slip, three stalls and patio were described in one listing (#7) and are not building-wide features.
What to verify for this building
- Confirm how any boat slip or parking stall is conveyed: deeded, limited common element or assigned.
- Ask how dock and bulkhead repair costs are allocated among eight owners.
- Compare water-level and upper-floor access for the specific home.
Public sources reviewed
* Reported in public listings or building profiles. Details can vary by unit and change over time. Confirm current resale certificate, declaration and amendments, rules and regulations, and HOA records before relying on association details. Confirm construction history and unit counts with recorded condominium plans, county or permit records.
Rental & Leasing
Leasing at The Breakwater
- 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
- September 1, 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.
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Considering a condo at The Breakwater?
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.