Building character
The architectural story
This is established low-rise waterfront ownership rather than an amenity-led building. Buyers should evaluate it on shoreline position, community scale and the condition of shared shoreline infrastructure.
Kirkland Condo Buildings
Washington Shores
A late-1960s Houghton shoreline community on Lake Washington, south of downtown Kirkland.
Houghton · Kirkland
Building Highlights
- Built
- 1967
- Residences
- 32 homes
- Neighborhood
- Houghton
- Building Type
- Lake Washington shoreline condominium
- Market
- Kirkland
The Building Story
Getting to know Washington Shores
Washington Shores is a 32-home Houghton shoreline community on Lake Washington, south of downtown Kirkland. City shoreline documents confirm direct Lake Washington shoreline and an existing shared pier at the community.
The building at a glance
Its own place in the city
A late-1960s Houghton shoreline community on Lake Washington, south of downtown Kirkland.
Life in the building
What residents share
The building's reported shared features include Waterfront setting. 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 Washington Shores 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 Washington Shores
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.
Waterfront & Moorage
- City shoreline documents confirm direct Lake Washington shoreline at the community.
- A shared pier exists at the community. Any individual moorage right must be verified in the governing documents.
Shoreline, dock and moorage rights are established by the governing documents and vary by residence. They should be confirmed before purchase.
Building amenities
- Waterfront setting
Amenities are reported in public building and listing sources. Confirm current access, reservations, fees, and any parking or storage assignment with the association.
Rental & Leasing
Leasing at Washington Shores
- 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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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.