Established Belltown condominium community near Seattle Center and the waterfront.
76 Cedar Street / 81 Clay Street · Belltown · Seattle
Building note: Specialist directories report 185 homes, while a 2006 presales article and one assessor-derived source report 186; confirm the official condominium unit schedule.
A half-block of Belltown built as two homes in the sky
The Parc was conceived on roughly half a Belltown block rather than on a single narrow tower parcel. Its two connected residential buildings, around nine and thirteen stories, sit between Clay and Cedar Streets near Western Avenue, with a shared amenity program and very different urban exposures. Contemporaneous 2006 reports described the future site before the project opened, while later records credit developer Intracorp, architect Ruffcorn Mott Hinthorne and builder Turner Construction. The design tells a story about making dense housing feel more varied and neighborhood-scaled.
The Parc building exterior
The defining detail
Two tower heights and three street-address references
Listings can identify The Parc as 76 Cedar Street, 81 Clay Street or 2716 Western Avenue, depending on the tower and record source. A contemporary preconstruction report identifies a nine-story north building and thirteen-story south building, with an entry near Cedar and Western. That distinction affects visitor wayfinding, deliveries, privacy and the way people experience the residential site.
The original project
A two-building response to a half city block
A 2006 Belltown pre-sales article described the development as two residential towers occupying about half a block along Western Avenue between Clay and Cedar. To its east stood an office building and Avenue One, with The Klee nearby. The taller and shorter volumes were meant to coexist with those neighbors rather than erase all of the block's existing scale. What buyers see today is the result of that early relationship between residential density and the surrounding street grid.
Who built it
Intracorp, Ruffcorn Mott Hinthorne and Turner
Specialist project records name Intracorp as developer, Ruffcorn Mott Hinthorne as the architectural firm and Turner Construction as the builder. The building was delivered around 2008. Published unit totals conflict: current specialist directories often report 185, while a 2006 preconstruction description reported 186; an association-related public-record aggregator also cites an assessor count of 186. We do not treat any one of those as conclusive without checking association governing records.
The skyline relationship
Some windows face the city, others the neighbors
The higher south structure allows a different set of outlooks than the shorter north building. A preconstruction review noted that nearby office and residential buildings could block eastward views from certain floors, while upper south-facing homes could have more expansive urban panoramas. The lesson still applies: a seller's description of 'views' needs to be tested from that exact address and floor. Neither 'The Parc' nor 'west-facing' automatically guarantees open water or skyline views.
A shared place to gather
Courtyard thinking beyond the apartment door
The original amenity program included a club room, fitness room, guest suite, concierge and roof deck. Its two-building form means residents encounter shared entrances, circulation and outdoor areas differently depending on where their home sits. A rooftop deck may be a wonderful destination, but a buyer should confirm the elevator route, reservation policies, current access and what part of the roof is common property rather than relying on an old amenity list.
What the surrounding neighborhood adds
Parks and the waterfront entered the story
The project was marketed at a time when the Olympic Sculpture Park was approaching its opening, making northern Belltown more attractive to people who wanted city living with access to open spaces. Today the sculpture park, Seattle Center and Elliott Bay path network are part of the setting. That is a neighborhood advantage, not a promise that an individual residence is quiet, has an uninterrupted water view or is insulated from changing nearby development.
Owning here
Two buildings, shared responsibilities
A paired-building community calls for careful attention to what costs and systems are shared, including elevators, roof surfaces, building envelope, garage and service contracts. Original construction dates and historic amenity descriptions do not establish today's reserve funding or assessment exposure. Look for the current reserve study, association budgets, recorded declaration and recent meeting minutes. The specific tower, common elements and parking rights may matter more than the building's overall reputation.
Good to know
Before choosing a home here
01Identify whether the home is at 76 Cedar, 81 Clay or another recorded entrance and compare it with the correct tower and stack.
02Verify current rooftop and guest-suite access and the allocation of shared maintenance expenses between buildings.
03Check actual north/south/east/west view corridors and the latest association reserves, insurance and repair plans.
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 The Parc
Explore available homes, photography and pricing from the live NWMLS feed.
Pinnacle GroupLuke Bartlett
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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 photography
Building photography
The Parc building exterior
The Parc tower facade and street-corner storefronts
Not permitted as a short-term rental · publicly reported
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Cap status / waitlist
No building rental cap publicly reported. Public sources conflict on the minimum lease term, so no minimum is published here; current HOA documents control.
Subleasing
Current HOA details required
Lease / registration
Current HOA details required
Rental / move-in fees
Current HOA details required
Background checks
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Source status
Publicly reported
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.
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.
