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
At a Glance
- Neighborhood
- Kirkland
- Market
- Kirkland
- Building Type
- Kirkland condominium
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 & Investment Rules
Rental flexibility can materially affect both investment use and future resale. A building with no rental cap may still require a minimum lease term or prohibit short-term rentals.
- Building Rental Cap
- Current HOA documents required
- Current Cap Status / Waitlist
- Current HOA documents required
- Minimum Lease / Stay
- Current HOA documents required
- Short-Term Rentals Permitted by Association?
- Current HOA documents required
- Subleasing
- Current HOA details required
- Lease / Registration Requirements
- Current HOA details required
- Move-In / Rental Fees
- Current HOA details required
- Background Check
- Current HOA details required
Important
No Rental Cap ≠ Short-Term Rental
A building can allow an unlimited number of owners to lease their residences while still requiring a 30-day, three-month, six-month, twelve-month, or longer minimum lease. Rental-cap percentage and minimum lease duration are separate rules and should always be reviewed independently.
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.
Current Listings
Currently available at The Breakwater
Live availability for The Breakwater is served by IDX Broker from NWMLS data. Editorial content on this page stays Pinnacle Group's own.
Live NWMLS results for this exact area open in the Pinnacle search, with current photography, pricing, and status straight from the source.
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.
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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.